“You are truly too much, is this what you think of when silence befalls upon your tongue, Legolas?” Disbelieving laughter parted from Tauriel’s lips, has he always wanted this — or was this something new? He was her prince, and they had voiced affection for one another over time, but … not to this magnitude.

"Have you had Striders company so much? For shame on me for paying less attention — I did not realize… I am beginning to think his way of life may be rubbing off on you,” She cooed closing the distance between the two, embracing him lovingly.