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[bornofstone]

[There's a new face on the warp bands, a tired looking young man with blond hair and soot on his cheeks.]

I'm a bit lost... Could someone please point me towards where I can find Thorin and Kili? Dark haired, absurdly tall? Kili has a Carbink with him.

[He rubs the back of his head.] I came here looking for them, but no luck so far. Seems I inherited Thorin's sense of direction.

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[bornofstone]

[Fili laughs, setting Dagnys down so he can give his brother a one-armed hug.] Missed you too, idiot.

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[youngestone]

We've got a couple other guys living with us, one Thorin knew in the army--Hayato, the photographer we all thought died in battle against Gigas? He's here, as is a friend of his.

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[bornofstone]

[He blinks in surprise at that as Dagnys follows, rubbing against his legs. A small current of electricity runs through his arm, zapping Kili's shoulder.]

Oops, sorry. Okay, so...is there room for me or should I find my own place for a bit?

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[youngestone]

[He waves it off, used to it]

There's plenty of room! We actually just moved to a bigger place since we knew you'd get here sooner or later.

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[bornofstone]

[He can't help but smile.]

Never gave up on me, huh little brother?

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[youngestone]

Of course not! Why would I give up on my brother?

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[bornofstone]

[Fili quiets at that. After a few moments, he speaks, his voice soft.] I almost...didn't come.

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[youngestone]

What? Why?

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[bornofstone]

[He sighs and shakes his head.]

...Forget I said anything.

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[youngestone]

No, tell me. Why did you almost not come?

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[bornofstone]

Because...because I knew you'd be fine here with Uncle. But Ma was so alone and you know how the Calderans have depended on us.

But she made me go. Packed up my things and all.

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[youngestone]

[Kili sighs a little]

Typical Ma. But you know the reason we're down here is to get away from the competition back home, yeah? You and Uncle can get more business here and I might actually find a job.

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[bornofstone]

[He shrugs.]

Yeah, I know, but...it just feels strange.

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[youngestone]

A bit. But I'm here and Thorin's here and it's going to be fine....and you can help me get these people used to the idea of shirtlesness. I was called a hooker for going to the lake without a shirt.

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[bornofstone]

[Fili bursts out laughing.]

A hooker? But who doesn't swim without a shirt? Excluding girls, of course. Most girls.

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[youngestone]

The swimsuits here? Look like pajamas.

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[bornofstone]

Weird.

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[youngestone]

I know! And the food is so bland. But it's pretty fun here all the same. You're gonna love it.