"Cooking?!?" Kili said, "It is an art, I either do it by myself or not at all." Kili crossed his arms and looked from Bali to Erulon. The rest of the company, or of that which was left sat down and made themselves comfortable.
"Kili, we have to work together!" laughed Bali, "Come just let Erulon help you, surely that will be ok."
"That is fine, as long as we get something to eat I do not mind just helping." Erulon replied.
Kili was satisfied for now with his decision, but he was sure thet Erulon would some how muck up his recepie. It had been an hour now and the deer was nearly ready. Kili had left Erulon to the gravy, as that was simple.
"Let us have a taste then!" smiled Kili who had come to like Erulon after their shakey start."MMmmmm, did you put something different in it?" he said sternly.
"Ummm, yes", said Erulon half laughing, half terrified.
Kili paused for a second the shouted, "Well!" all the company was now watching."It is not as good as mine, but it wil do anyday. Erulon take it as a compliment, I seldom admit anyone is better than I!!!"
The served the meal out and sat round the fire laughing and joking. The Bali stopped in the Middle of his joke.
"Where is Yanithe?" he said.
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"'Kili at your service!'said the one. 'And Fili!' added the other; and they both swept off their blue hoods and bowed. 'At yours and your family's' replied Bilbo, remembering his manners this time. 'Dwalin and Balin here already, I see' said Kili. 'Let us join the throng!'"
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