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[kilimanjaro]

Why have we not returned to Exsilium? The danger is over, isn't it?

[Kili looks frustrated and tired. He's not used to being cooped up indoors like this, and no one can really blame a dwarf for not understanding radiation. and nuclear bombs.]

This place wasn't meant for living on. We can't even go outdoors! It doesn't feel like we're living anymore, merely... surviving.

And Kang, forgive me, but it seems it will be a while longer before I can continue with the blade my uncle forged you.

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili shrugs, not entirely convinced.] But once we get home, I still have a whole quest to complete, and then Mother has to journey all the way to Erebor before I can see her.

[Sigh]

I'm...I think I'm finally growing up. And I'm starting to wish Thorin hadn't decided to attempt this quest at all.

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[ladyofrivendell]

Why not meet her while she travels? You would see each other much sooner than way, once your quest is over.

[Aww, Kili.]

I wouldn't say you're finally growing up, I'm sure you've done plenty of that already. It may be that, being so far from home and from what you'd once been so focused on, you're seeing things differently, more clearly?

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[kilimanjaro]

That's not a bad idea. [Kili smiles faintly.] If we're up to traveling again.

[He considers that for a few moments and nods slowly.] I think you're right.

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[ladyofrivendell]

Up to it? [How far could it possibly be from Erebor to... where ever his mother is?]

I might be, I can only suggest it as a possibility.

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[kilimanjaro]

It's a long journey. [Kili smiles ruefully.] It'll take months.

[He shrugs a little.] I like your ideas.

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[ladyofrivendell]

It would be worth it though, wouldn't it?

[Kili, you're talking to the lady who makes frequent trips from Rivendell to Lorien.]

I'm glad to hear that.

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[kilimanjaro]

'S true, aye.

[It's hardly as if he knows that. Not that he'd realize how far apart those were. Most dwarves don't even know for a fact that Lorien exists.]

I should say it more.

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[ladyofrivendell]

[If only she could show him.]

That's not necessary.

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[kilimanjaro]

No, but I want to anyway. [He smiles brightly at her.]

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[ladyofrivendell]

[Laughing softly.]

I suppose that I'll not convince you to do otherwise?

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[kilimanjaro]

Not a chance, My Lady. [He'll even bow for her and everything.]

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[ladyofrivendell]

[Are you being cheeky, Kili?]

I thought not.