[ Thorin's mind was already onto the uncertainties of the road ahead. He has traveled alone before, but that was on roads he knew well enough, and even then he never would have set out on such a journey while wounded. He does not discount the abilities of his present companion, but he would rather that Bilbo be able to focus on looking after himself. Coming to Thorin's rescue worked once, but he might not be so lucky a second time. So, in that, Bilbo does have a point. Until he can move unhindered, he is at a definite disadvantage.
Of course, he's certain that Bilbo would prefer that he wait until all his wounds are fully healed, but more than anything he just needs to be able to land firmly on both feet without the inclination to double over in pain. Everything else is minor, in comparison, as bad as they might look, and will heal quickly enough, regardless. He still does not like the idea of staying around here, but... He does see the wisdom in it, at least for a short time. It seems to be a hindrance that he must tolerate. For now. ]
A week. No longer.
[ That does not change the fact that they need certain things, however, and he's certainly in not such bad shape that he needs to be doted on. Nor does he think Bilbo so helpless as to be incapable of taking care of himself for a few moments. ]
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Coming to Thorin's rescue worked once, but he might not be so lucky a second time.So, in that, Bilbo does have a point. Until he can move unhindered, he is at a definite disadvantage.Of course, he's certain that Bilbo would prefer that he wait until all his wounds are fully healed, but more than anything he just needs to be able to land firmly on both feet without the inclination to double over in pain. Everything else is minor, in comparison, as bad as they might look, and will heal quickly enough, regardless. He still does not like the idea of staying around here, but... He does see the wisdom in it, at least for a short time. It seems to be a hindrance that he must tolerate. For now. ]
A week. No longer.
[ That does not change the fact that they need certain things, however, and he's certainly in not such bad shape that he needs to be doted on. Nor does he think Bilbo so helpless as to be incapable of taking care of himself for a few moments. ]
Finish your breakfast. I'll be back.