While it wasn't rare for someone else to be braiding her hair, it was unusual; Tauriel was used to doing most things on her own. Fili's hands seemed deft and competent, though, and she did not feel a single snag or pull as he worked through her hair. It was actually somewhat relaxing.

She did not really need to think over her answer, but she did give pause, for the purpose of at least showing she was not answering recklessly. "Ask me whatever you like, Master Dwarf," she said, politely. "I like to think of us as friends, if you do not find it too forward, yourself."