Re - Read the book, look up the Rankin adaptation...

[theringfinder]

I should certainly hope you're not planning on doing anything with me! I've far too much to do at home for any sort of adventures beyond what Gandalf might suppose. I've no time to run off to space or ships or sail or do anything of that sort.

[Businesslike] I mean I don't suppose I'd be opposed to those things. Eventually. [Frown frown frown] In the long run. If you have the time and you're quite busy anyway and so.

[He claps his hands together] As it is I think I've quite a lot to do with your head anyway! You certainly have some...fascinating characters who've made your acquaintance! I shall be far too busy making myself known to them to have any particularly dangerous adventures.

If you're worried about my presence, you have only your family to blame and should anyone feel the need to complain do as I do. Remember that it is the duty of those who are less then you to speak ill of their betters.

[Look at the sackville-bagginses mun. Seriously.] So anyone who should say something is clearly less then you.

Right? Right. Now. Tea?

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FRODO. nephew. c'mere. D:

[theringfinder]

[Bilbo raises an eyebrow] ...Nonsense...I'm sure you have...better things to do more...productive then listening to me.

[What is it with everyone thinking he's neat. First his mun, now this kid. D:]

;u; uncle...runs to!!

[ringbearer]

[ frodo in that moment wishes he could say all sorts of things to bilbo. like how he would have the sort of adventure frodo dreamed of having, but didn't, how there were few things in the world he loved more than just listening to his uncle tell any sort of story.

i would rather see my uncle than all the palaces in the world,. ]

Don't say such things, Uncle! I'm always of a mind to listen..
[ a pause, then a wry smile ]
Unless of course you've had a bit too much brew, and there's not so much listening as there is trying to understand a word you're saying!

[theringfinder]

[Bilbo laughs at that] You're telling me you don't enjoy my stories at the Dragon? Frodo.

[He's kidding kid.] It might take a bit, but I'll see if I can get used to all these big people. Be easier if there were a few dwarves.

[ringbearer]

Now I hardly said that!
[ he knows how this story will go, and it's all he can do not to laugh. ]
Thirteen of them, even.

[theringfinder]

I never thought I would say that they're better company then my current companions but...they are better company then my current companions lad.

[His new headspace is weird Frodo. D:]

[ringbearer]

I think any such persons should be glad to have you on a journey with them, Uncle Bilbo.

[ and frodo means it. he would have. ]
At least, I know one nephew who would.

[theringfinder]

...Are you offering? [He's touched by this. Genuinely touched.]

I suppose...if you could think of a..quest of sorts...

[ringbearer]

I think that is as good an offer as any. If you would have me. You never know how famous you might become after undergoing such a journey, Uncle.

[ oh, bilbo. frodo smiles faintly. ]
How about wherever your feet lead us?

[theringfinder]

I suppose I could, I do suppose that. Frodo my lad. I... [Ponder] I understand YOU have had a few adventures yourself.