I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS STORY! SO MUCH I'M LEAVING THE CAPLOCKS ON. I LOVE THE CHARACTERIZATION AND THE DIALOGUE, AND EVERYBODY. EVERYTHING IS AWESOME. WRITING DOWN WHAT I LOVE WOULD BE ESSENTIALLY COPYING AND PASTING YOUR WHOLE STORY IT THIS LITTLE REVIEW BOX. SO I LOVE IT ALL. YOU ROCK!

Ahaha! I can't wait to read more!

Gaaah. I keep reviewing this story whilst forgetting to make sure I'm logged in. So now you have another long (and probably slightly manic) review from Guest. i am sorry. orz

But I just want you to know that, yet again, this fic succeeded in keeping me up until 2am because I just couldn't go to sleep until I'd read and reviewed. So, uh, yeah. Keep on being awesome.

Oh dear, Thorin is already not happy with what Bilbo's done in his name . This cannot bode well! I admit I'm a bit worried for how he treats Bilbo when he finally sees him .

Oh, I can't wait until poor Bilbo gets into Thorin's range. But it would be so worth it if Bilbo can put him into place ;) Great chapter!

HFDHGSDJHFS. I really need to stop checking my email when I'm at university, because I saw there was a new chapter and had to wait until I got home to read it.

But, oh! Poor Bilbo. As expected, Thorin didn't take his actions well. Hopefully the fallout won't be too bad—though I find it hard to believe Thorin would banish him from Erebor when they'd just reconciled, so I'm not *too* worried. Maybe. Er, perhaps Thranduil could talk sense to him. (What with Thranduil with Thorin, and Legolas with Bard, that family seems to be doing a lot of that lately, eh?)

Speaking of Thranduil, can I mention how much I love your characterization of him? He must be the most irascible elf this side of the Misty Mountains, and I love it. I do hope he and Thorin get the chance to interact some more, because the way they play off each other is hilarious.

I find it interesting that none of Dain's lords (nor, indeed, Dain himself?) is on the Council, though. Dain has enough to be getting on with managing his own people, to be sure, but I wonder if others might not perceive it as a slight against the dwarves of the Iron Hills—especially since, as we've already seen, most of them see Bilbo as an interloper at best.

But most of all, I'm on the edge of my seat anticipating the moment Thorin and Bilbo finally see each other again—properly this time, without one of them on their (supposed) deathbed. Goodness me. I can hardly wait!

I love the story so far! I have laughed and cried. PLEASE don't kill Kili! He and Fili are my favorite characters and it would be horrible for them to die (because if Kili dies then Fili willmost likely soon follow). I love how you wrote Thorin as well. He has that attitude but also a bit of humor. Oh and Legalos! I loved him 11-ish years ago and I still love him today!

Poor Bilbo... All of his choices so far have been good ones, just not what dwarf-sense would deem wise. I can get why Thorin would be pissed, but I really hope someone smacks some sense into him before he does something stupid. Bilbo might end up getting exiled after all! :(

Thranduil would probably take him in, though. :D

I don't know what thorin is complaining about. I think they'd make a great council. Can't wait for more!

Personally, it seems to me like Thorin doesn't know whether to kill Bilbo or just...shake him. Quite the predicament that Bilbo put him in, huh?

Update soon, please! Love this story to pieces!

Ahahahahaha I love it! Amazing chapter and great job!

Wonderfuly funny. Please update soon.

I love how Balin can be so serious, but you just KNOW he's snickering inside at Thorin. ;)

I can now say I'm terrified for Bilbo. Poor thing, only trying to help

Lols! SO MANY LOLS!
Poor Thorin! Waking up to have his whole world crumble from beneath his feet...
Great chapter! Short, but VERY entertaining!
I look forward to more!