Some years after the reclaiming of Erebor, Thorin and Billa visit the Shire. They have proper Hobbit wedding, even though they’re already married by Dwarven customs. The hobbits are skeptical of Thorin at first but warm up to him once they see how loving and gentle he is with Billa and how he smiles when they dance. (Thorin doesn’t know why everyone always seems surprised that he can dance).
(Also, Dori helps make Billa’s dress, though he has quite a few arguments with the hobbit seamstresses and insists that it is nowhere near fancy enough. Billa assures him that it’s the most beautiful thing she’s ever worn, and is nearly brought to tears with the sentiment.)
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Months and months later and I’m finally finished! (When was the last WIP I posted? April?).The dress was the biggest challenge since I had to redesign and repaint it a few times, but I’m really happy with how it turned out. And as always, Billa’s hair my favourite thing ever.