To see Kili so defiant was maddening; Thorin did not like to be at odds with his nephews, but he was stubborn and incredibly thickheaded when elves were discussed. It was of no surprise to him that Fili was on his brother's side; he was fiercely loyal to Kili. Rather than argue, Thorin listened as Saeril spoke.

"If accompanying us will ease your conscious, then so be it." Thorin remained cold, though he did relent, which was a great surprise to Kili. "We leave at dawn. I suggest you be ready." With that, he turned and left without further word to she she-elf, or his nephews.

Kili remained in place, his heart pounding in his ears. That could have gone worse. A lot worse. "I'm sorry. He shouldn't have spoken to you like that," he apologized for his uncle, for the sadness in his godmother's tone of voice hadn't gone unmissed.