prompt for December 1 - 24 devious dwarves

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Devious Dwarves

“Dwarves have a sure cure for sadness.”

Legolas turned to his friend. “I never heard that before.”

Gimli detected a gleam of interest behind the elf’s previously remote eyes. “It’s not something we tell everyone, now is it? But seeing you have a proper respect for rock, well, I could be enticed to share it. You must keep it secret.”

Legolas openly registered curiosity. “I respect...”

“Good,” Gimli overrode him. Taking Legolas’s hand he led him through a breathless series of steps and turns. They stumbled to a laughing stop.

“Of course, it’s better with a band and twenty-four dancers.”