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[Traveling alone was much harder than Kili had anticipated.

He'd packed everything he'd needed in the dead of night, so perhaps a lot of the trouble was there. Things with Fili weren't...going well, and he just needed to go. Maybe some time apart would help, and Kili was anxious to prove himself anyway.

It takes longer than he'd expected to find Thorin. He'd known at least where his uncle was headed, having maybe listened in on a conversation Thorin had with Dis. But the first village he found was devoid of any familiar dwarves, though he did find someone who pointed him in the right direction.

By the time he staggers into the right town, he's tired and hungry and footsore. Men make him nervous, and he eyes them uneasily, one hand tight around his sword hilt as he wandered through the village.

It's luck that takes him past the forge, and his eyes seek out a familiar face, searching, until finally he catches sight of Thorin, beating hot metal into place.]

Thorin! [Heedless now of his blistered feet and exhaustion, a smile splits the young dwarf's face and he dashes to greet him.]

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kinginexile

[Sorry, Kili, he tried to be as gentle as he could.]

And you shall, I will make sure of it.

[As for the question... Thorin is hardly good at hiding anything on that face of his, at least from his nephews. So Kili already knows the answer to that.]

She will want you to return home, but I shall convince her to let you stay with me. That you're not fit to travel on your own again.

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kilimanjaro

[At first, Kili's relieved. He doesn't have to go home yet; he can stay with Thorin and put off that meeting with Fili. Kili's perfectly alright with running away from that for as long as he can manage.

But then he catches the second part of it.] Not fit--! Uncle, I made it here all my own!

From:

kinginexile

And if I tell her that she will expect you home straight away.

[Kili. Kili he's trying to do you a favor. Keep up, lad.]

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kilimanjaro

[He opens his mouth to argue before he realizes Thorin's right (of course) and closes it again with a huff.

Well, that just plain isn't fair, is it? Kili wants to be recognized for the feat he accomplished!]

Couldn't you tell her I was wounded taking down an orc pack on my own or something?

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kinginexile

Skilled as you are, your mother is not so easily taken in.

[No Kili. Let's not spin bigger lies upon a small one.]

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kilimanjaro

...What about two wargs?

[Oh come on, Thorin. Kili doesn't accomplish big things on his own very often.]

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kinginexile

[Thorin just stares at Kili for a moment, but it will slowly change into a slight smile. Just the smallest of ones.]

Maybe.

... one and a half.

[See now he's teasing you.]

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kilimanjaro

[When Thorin smiles, even a tiny one like this, is when Kili loves him best. So when he finally picks up that his uncle is teasing him, he just lets out a loud, surprised laugh, grinning.]

I was being serious, Thorin!

From:

kinginexile

As was I.

[Some what. It's good to hear the lad laugh and he can't help as his own smile grows from it.]

One warg is fair enough, hm? To make up for lessening your heroic deeds, we can leave in a few hours time. If you can manage to ride on a pony?" Sharing a pony together would be good family bonding time. And perhaps he wanted to leave sooner than later knowing some human was having eyes on his nephew, plus leaving town seemed to lift Kili's spirits.

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kilimanjaro

[Kili gives his uncle a sunny smile and leans in against him.] Of course I can ride a pony, Uncle. You taught me how to ride when I was a dwarfling.

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kinginexile

[He doesn't mind Kili being so comfortable around him. He'd gotten used to both nephews using him as their personal pillow and climbing tree when they'd been littler any way.]

I meant more are you well enough to ride?

[Don't be cheeky you.]

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kilimanjaro

[Kili smiles at Thorin and shrugs.]

I don't see how a few blisters are going to stop me. I'll be fine, Uncle.

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kinginexile

[Never mind you brat. He was worried about more than your blistered feet, but so be it. Kili would insist more and more if he tried to stop them leaving now.]

Then we will leave within the next couple hours. I must pack and purchase some supplies. Rest in the comfort of a warm bed while you can, we will soon be on the road.

[And he does pack up, eventually leaving the inn to go buy supplies as he'd said, leaving Kili in the room alone.]

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kilimanjaro

[What else are you referring to, Thorin? Dumb Kili is dumb.

He opens his mouth to argue, but Thorin has a point.]

Oh...alright, fine.

[When Thorin leaves, Kili huffs. He'll just...go back to sleep, then.]

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kinginexile

[Thorin takes his time making sure they have everything they need. It is foolish to rush into travel without the proper supplies after all. Once he's got everything, he's saddled up their pony, having gotten most of the things packed onto it. Now he just has to get Kili up and dressed.

His nephew is either resting his eyes or sleeping when he returns and he'll lean over the bed a bit to shake him gently.]

Come, Kili, time to head out.

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kilimanjaro

[Kili's eyes open slowly, and he stares up at Thorin for a few moments.]

Already?

[He yawns and sits up, leaning into Thorin and wrapping his arms loosely around his neck.]

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kinginexile

[He almost feels bad waking him, Kili seemed to have been sleeping well. It's difficult to not lean in turn towards the younger dwarf, he's always been so clingy and physical, but there's just something about the way he is when just woken, hair all mused and lazy.

It reminds him of Frerin.

He'll bring an arm up behind Kili's back, hand coming up to muse that already messy hair. Something he seemed fond of doing as it were.]

Aye, unless you are not ready? Though if you must sleep, you can always doze while we ride.

[Thorin wouldn't let him fall off the pony.]

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kilimanjaro

[Kili yawns, just enjoying the contact for a bit before sitting up straight and stretching.]

I'll be fine. [He yawns again, rubbing at his face. He slides to the edge of the bed, bandaged feet dangling over the side.]

Let's go.

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kinginexile

[He'll help Kili collect his things and make sure the room is relatively clean of their stay there, as while they were dwarves and usually rowdy and unclean at the best of times, Thorin was a bit better than most. At least in that respect. With all the times he's stayed in this inn and worked in this city it would be rude of him not to keep his room clean, even with the poor way his stay here had ended.]

Head outside, I'll be there as soon as I settle things with the innkeeper.

[He'll turn in his key and let them know he'll be leaving. Thank them for their usual hospitality and all that.]

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kilimanjaro

[Kili nods, pulling his boots back on over his bandages and standing. He hefts his things onto his back, giving his uncle a smile.]

Alright.

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kinginexile

[Annnnd once he's done with that he'll come join Kili outside. If the younger dwarf hasn't got his things all settled on the pony he'll help him with that, before hoping up onto their beast of burden. Reaching down he'll offer Kili a hand up so he can settle himself behind him.]

Hold on tight.

[He warns and gives the pony a nudge to get it going. He sets a steady but quick pace at first, just wanting to get them out of town and on their way. They travel for some hours before Thorin calls for a break. Tying the pony to a nearby tree he'll let Kili get down first before hopping down after him. They can eat a little, stretch their legs a bit. Thorin is of course on guard even as they do, always wary of anything that could attack.]

... so how are your feet treating you?

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kilimanjaro

[Kili takes his uncle's hand, pulling himself up onto the pony behind him. His arms loop around Thorin's waist, and Kili leans in against him.

He dozes for a good part of the ride, his face pressed lightly against Thorin's back. He's not quite sure why he's so tired, but he takes what little sleep he can, knowing Thorin will wake him if anything's wrong.

When he isn't sleeping, Kili's abnormally quiet, his thoughts back home with Fili. His brother has most certainly noticed his absence by now. Kili wonders what he's doing right now. Is Fili angry with him? Kili wouldn't blame him. He shouldn't have run off like he did, but at least with Thorin he's safe.

The break is appreciated, and Kili winces just slightly as he slides off the pony. He yawns and stretches out, stumbling and catching himself on a nearby tree.]

They hurt. [Kili's reply is honest.] But I'm holding up alright.

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kinginexile

[Thorin let's Kili handle himself, even if he wants to go to him and help him to sit. He knows if he babies him too much the young dwarf will complain, he's an adult now. Or just about.

Still, he will beckon Kili to come sit with him on a log. There is just enough room for the both of them as half of it has decomposed into the earth.]

Before we rest for the night we will put more ointment on your feet. They shall heal, eventually, we must be diligent and take care of them.

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kilimanjaro

[Kili joins his uncle after a moment or two, letting out a sigh. He turns to the side, shifting so he can put his feet up on the log and lean back against Thorin.]

It's just a few blisters, uncle. I'm alright.