[He doesn't complain or argue when Thorin draws near with a bucket. He feels a bit like a child again, and blushes when his uncle starts to tend to his feet, wincing slightly. If Thorin wants to baby him, he won't say anything.]
I know, but that isn't exactly what I meant.
[He blurts it out without thinking. Does he want Thorin to know what really happened? Probably not.
Thorin might be caring, but Kili doesn't take well to that idea. A few days of lying around and remembering his last exchange with Fili? That doesn't sound promising at all.]
Oh, no, Uncle please! I can work fine, it's just a few blisters!
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I know, but that isn't exactly what I meant.
[He blurts it out without thinking. Does he want Thorin to know what really happened? Probably not.
Thorin might be caring, but Kili doesn't take well to that idea. A few days of lying around and remembering his last exchange with Fili? That doesn't sound promising at all.]
Oh, no, Uncle please! I can work fine, it's just a few blisters!