Tolkien Elven Imagines and Headcanons Volume 1

46. Calming Caranthir Headcanons

- When Caranthir is in a rage with is bulky build, his reddened angry face and that glare he is understandably terrifying to be around.

- But don't be fooled into thinking he will physically lash out and attack you, he would never do that to you, let alone think of doing it.

- His tongue is what you have to watch out for, as long as you aren't quick to verbally attack him, then you won't have to worry about any intense verbal defense.

- When it comes to you Caranthir is an absolute teddy bear, you are his absolute everything and though he doesn't say it, he does his best to show it.

- A good way to try and get him to calm down is indulging in any affection with him, even if you are post argument.

- You're the person that annoys him the least, and the person he trusts the most, so if you try and soothe him he is going to be far more receptive.

- Eru forbid if someone other than you tries to soothe him, all it does is rile him back up all over again as he feels as though he is being patronized.

- Not even his brothers can help him calm down as quickly as you can!

- Even if Caranthir is just frustrated and hasn't hit the peak for his rage, any affection you give him will help keep it from boiling over.

- If he's still raging about whoever threatened to hurt you, reassuring him that you are safe and sound and it is all thanks to him is a good way to relax him.

- Caranthir prides himself on keeping you safe, so to hear that he was successful in doing so is incredibly relieving.

- Even better is if he prevented them from actually hurting you and you assure him you're safe.

- Rubbing his back, holding his large hands, or you laying on him peppering him in kisses is all a great way to help douse the fire.

- Though his favorite is when you have your fingers tangled in his hair, nails scratching at his scalp lovingly, its just such a soothing sensation.

- Caranthir also loves to keep you pulled close into his chest, where his attention is solely on you, breathing you in deeply as he works on his breathing techniques.

- If you wanted too, you could also use this time to indulge in intimacy with him really giving him the opportunity to release his frustrations, though I wouldn't bank on it taking only one round to help him wind down.

- Once the rage is pacified, the little bit of worry and concern doesn't leave so expect him to keep his keen eyes on you more attentively if it's a matter of safety or of your emotional state,

- He know's his anger is a lot to deal with and that soothing him isn't easy either, so even if you don't realize it, he's making sure you're okay too.

- If his rage is finally quelled from an argument expect him to still be a bit snappy if you try and bring up the same subject.

- Anticipate having to wait a few days before you can rehash whatever it may have been.

- He will be more calm on the subject that originally started the fight, the last thing he wants to do is argue again and it take you both in circles.

- Though he will be more inclined to give in whatever it is because he can't help himself when it comes to you.