Thorin's plans to retake his home had already been well underway when Gandalf had insisted on bringing another stranger on their quest. As if bringing a hobbit along hadn't been enough already. To make matters worse, the wizard refused to elaborate on the mysterious figure who would be joining them. Keeping his explanations short, assuring that they were capable - essential, even.

And while Thorin knew Gandalf was incredibly wise, the dwarven prince couldn't help but to remain extremely skeptical. It didn't matter how strong or capable this "Bilbo" was, they were still a stranger, an outsider among his kin. And Thorin was nothing if not mistrustful.

But now here they all stood, inside of Bilbo's small but cozy home. Well, small in the sense that it lacked headroom even for a dwarf. Finally, the stranger arrived, being surrounded by 13 suspicious dwarves who all studied them intently.

Thorin approached Bilbo, looking over every aspect and detail of their person before finally meeting their gaze. "So you are the mysterious individual our wizard insisted on bringing." He stated, his words and eyes cold.