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[ringoffire]

I knew Uncle Bilbo had accomplished great deeds, but seeing it for myself is far different! That dragon was frightful, though I think his gold frightened me more. For treasure to have such power...

It is a sickness. It reminds me of...foul things that I would rather forget.

[A darkness enters the small Hobbit's eyes.]

Will I be able to meet more Dwarves? I am fond of Gimli. And what of the Elves? Prince Legolas and Lord Elrond give me a good impression of them.

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[ringoffire]

Yes, he told me right before he disappeared on his journey to Rivendell...

"You're a good lad, Frodo. I'm very selfish, you know. Yes, I am. Very selfish. I don't know why I took you in after your mother and father died but it wasn't out of charity. I think it was because... of all my numerous relations, you were the one Baggins that showed real spirit. "

[Now he knows what he meant by that.]

He went on an adventure and I had one of my own.

[ever_watchful]

So I've heard. I am sorry that you had to see Moria in such a state. The goblins... Well, I suppose you know the story now. Thank goodness that Bilbo had the presence of mind to pass on that mithril shirt. [ Otherwise Frodo might have ended up sharing his tomb, and that would have been a great shame. ]

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[So he knows. Frodo winces sadly.]

I'm sorry...for what happened. [He tugs at the collar of his shirt, showing the mithril underneath.] Without this, I could have perished in your tomb or...elsewhere. Many places, actually.

[ever_watchful]

I doubt that Thorin ever explained to him exactly how valuable such a thing is, but a hoard of gold isn't worth the lives it has protected. [ Balin shakes his head and pats Frodo on the shoulder. ] As am I, lad, but there's naught to be done about it. Perhaps now that Durin's Bane is no more, Moria can truly be reclaimed.