"I am not exactly certain. I never had reason to think of anything beyond the mountain before. We would wander until we regained our home and then I would be needed in uncle's court." The idea had not always appealed to him but he knew his duty. Now, all of that had changed. It was strange thinking of life different than what he had expected for years. "I would like to be useful but the Library has more than enough fighters. If there was a forge..."

But Kili doubted that there would be a smithy's shop somewhere that held so many books.

"Whatever role I have, I see you in my life." His seriousness faded as he gave her a warm smile. "And Kili, of course. We'll find our way just like we always have. But what of you? This place is not what you talked of when I was your prisoner."