"I have no intentions of leaving you again." Kili would not have left her before if there had been a choice. Even knowing the pain that he would have faced if he had lived, he would not have intentionally left her. "I know this is not the life you are used to. That is why I had to ask no matter how much sadness losing you would bring."

He began to speak, thinking of ways that the could make a garden work for her when Tauriel leaned down to press her lips against his. It was something he had considered but was afraid that she would think he was too bold. Despite his surprise, he made a soft, pleased sound when she pulled away, gently squeezing the fingers laced between his to let Tauriel know that he appreciated the kiss. "Thank you, amrâlimê."

For a few moments, Kili was silent, memorizing the details of having her near and the kiss she had given him. "We could see if the market has the things you would need for a garden. Our hosts should not mind our efforts if they do not harm the Library."