Gandalf sighed, as he tried to calm Bilbo down. It took some time, to explain why they needed Bilbo. And tried to reassure the Dwarfs, that Bilbo seemed fit for a Bulgar. He was a Hobbit, small..he'd go unnoticed.
"I have to agree with Mr Baggins, he doesn't look like a Burglar material." Balin said, as he looked at the Hobbit.
"See...someone agrees. This is crazy." Bilbo said, as he looked at the Wizard.

The room broke into a slight argument. Then all of a sudden, there was a slight shaking and buzzing sound. "If I say Bilbo is a Burglar, then a Burglar he is." Gandalf spoke loudly, looking at everyone. "The dragon may be accustomed to Dwarf scent, but is unaccustomed to a Hobbit's one. It will give us quite the advantage. Hobbits are small, quite creatures...they can go unseen if they wish. I think, dear Bilbo may surprise everyone...including himself." Gandalf said, clearly in support of the idea. That Bilbo was the best person, for the task to retrieve the Arkenstone from Smaug. "You asked me to pick, the last person for this task...and I did. I believe Bilbo, can do it."

Bilbo rose a slight eyebrow, at Gandalf. The Wizard sure seemed confident in him. "Very well, give him the contract." Thorin said.

"Contract?" Bilbo asked, as he saw Balin pulling out a long parchment piece of paper. "Yes, you know...terms and conditions, money and time requirements funeral arrangements, and so forth." The Dwarf said, as the piece of parchment got handed over to the young Hobbit.

"Funeral Arrangements?" Bilbo blinked, taking the piece of parchment. He then began to read over the parchment, mumbling a little to himself, reading out loud to himself.

As much, as Thorin wanted to trust Gandalf on this. He still had his doubts. He leaned over. "I cannot guarantee his safety...nor will I be responsible for his fate."

"...Lasserations....?" Bilbo blinked before he unfolded a bit of paper. "Insenaration...Insenaration?" Bilbo looked at Gandalf and the Dwarfs, shock written over his face.

"Aye..." One of the Dwarf said nodding. "He'll have the flesh of your bones, in the blink of an eye." Bilbo blinked, as he folded the piece of paper again...trembling a little.

"You alright, Laddie?" Balin asked, looking at the Hobbit.

"I think, I feel bit faint." Bilbo said, as he bent down slightly...his hands on his knees.

"Think Furnace, with Wings....Flash of Light, Searing Pain...then poof...you're nothing but a pile of Ash." The other Dwarf said again, seemingly joking about it. But that didn't seem to help Bilbo. He looked bit more paler...not handling his words so well. Before Gandalf could see if Bilbo was alright..the Hobbit fainted.


Kili watched the strange woman, with curiosity. He felt odd around her. Like he knew her somehow. But how could that be? He never remembered seeing her. He would have recognized her, if he knew her. Her surprise, seemed to surprise Kili. "I said Hello.." he repeated...The way she spoke. It was so motherly, so caring. It was strange...only his mother, was ever so gentle and tender in her voice towards him.

"Did Gandalf, recruit you to help us aswell?" Kili asked curiously. He bit his bottom lip slightly. Gandalf didn't mention, someone extra besides the Hobbit coming with them. Or if he did, Kili probably wasn't paying attention.

He didn't seem to be scared of her. Somehow, he felt at ease around her. Like she wouldn't cause him any harm.