#ive been quiet here lately but YEEE

[retellingthehobbit]

The top panel of this page of The Hobbit comic adaptation where Bilbo is listening to the dwarves' song in Bag End and growing frightened of the dragon is actually inspired by the shot in the films where Bilbo returns home to Bag End after the journey!:

[jordanstrophe]

Hello awesome writer, Ive asked before (the abusive relationship prompt ) and you've delivered in less than 6 hours and it was immaculate! My friend you're an angel. 💛

Also can I ask this time for the ol' overworking thing? you know whumpee being stubborn to get their work done and exhausting themselves in the process .

Caretaker tries their best to convince whumpee to get some rest taking in their zombie-like state , but to no avail until whumpee collapses from exhausting and now caretaker takes matters in their hands helping them recover.

Yup, I'm just that classic!

Hello awesome anon! Thank you, I LOVE these!  And wow, 6 hours? I gotta be faster! ─=≡Σ((((╯°□°）╯

CW: exhaustion, collapsed, overworked, stern caretaker 

The night stuck as everyone turned in for the day. That is, all but one, who sat staring with determination at the scattered paperwork on the desk and two open laptops.

"Hey, you need to set this aside for tomorrow. You look exhausted." Caretaker commented, trying to pack up Whumpee's papers.

"No no no, I'm almost finished." They mumbled, quickly snatching the papers back possessively. "Whumpee, you've been overworking yourself lately. Please, get some rest." They gently touched their hand, sneakily trying to take the pen away from them. "Hey, shouldn't you be heading home as well?" They chuckled.

"Well yeees, but I'm not leaving until I know you're going to be alright. You have to take care of yourself." They tapped their finger on the paper Whumpee was hunched over, slowly trying to pull it away from them. "I'll rest as soon as this one paper is done, I promise." They tugged the paper back while blinked tiredly with a smile.

A fake smile.

Caretaker was skeptical, but knew it was pointless to argue with a determined Whumpee. "Alright then, I'll see you tomorrow." And with that, they left them to their work. Whumpee sighed as they slumped down in the chair, their hands digging in their hair as their eyes traced the mess of papers.

Maybe they could just get a couple more done?

-

That morning, Caretaker came in early knowing Whumpee probably left a mess of the place in their exhausted state. They flicked the light on, their bags instantly dropping to the floor along with their jaw.

"What on earth do you think you're still doing here!?" Caretaker shouted, frightening Whumpee awake with a jolt. "H-huh? Wh-... Is-t that ti-time al-.. re.." Whumpee couldn't even finish their sentence as their head fell slack, the pen in their hand dropping to the floor.

"Na ah! None of that, get up!" Caretaker scolded, shaking their shoulders until an eye cracked open. Their hair was a mess and they were still wearing the same clothes as last night. Dark circles lined their eyes as they could hardly keep even one of them open.

"Whumpee! You... You said you were going to rest! Did you even go home last night?" They accused. Whumpee just mumbled incoherently in response, their chest slowly leaning forwards until they fell off the chair. Caretaker gasped as they dove under them, catching them in their arms before they could hit the floor.

They let out a disbelieved sigh, cradling them in their arms as they ran their fingers through their tangled hair. "What am I going to do with you?" They mumbled. They hugged them in their arms one last time, before lifting them from the floor.

-

Whumpee awoke to the sound of humming filling the air. Their eyes felt swollen shut, they were light headed and exhausted. They felt something holding their hand, they tried to squeeze it back but they couldn't even move a finger.

" mm... mm?" They groaned, turning their head to the side. The humming stopped, then a loud click of a door spiked through their ears, causing a wince.

"Heey, we're home." a quiet voice whispered. An arm wrapped underneath their elbow, pulling them from the car seat. Their feet instantly felt numb and heavy as soon as it touched the gravel. They took a slow shallow breath, breathing fresh air for the first time in a while.

"wh-.. am I?" they mumbled, turning their head to the side until it hit Caretaker's shoulder. "You're home, Whumpee. Hang in there." Caretaker hoisted them higher, half dragging them through the front door. They eventually wrapped their free arm around their back, grasping their hand as they helped them get steadied.

"Just a couple more steps, there you go." Caretaker encouraged, going their pace as their feet barely made it inside. "Alright, now just... Fall back. I've got you."

"w-wait what?" They asked, their eyes finally got motivation to open, but not before Caretaker's support dropped, causing them to fall back on a couch behind them. They jolted with a gasp, their hand shooting out to desperately grip Caretaker's wrists. "Easy, you're alright." Caretaker chuckled, kneeling at their side while brushing their hair back.

A blanket was draped over them and they were leaned up as a pillow was placed underneath their head. They didn't have the energy to question anything, so they just curled up hugging the pillow and fell asleep.

"Rest well, Whumpee.” Caretaker smiled, cupping their cheek before letting them sleep.

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