"I have three rows," Hyacinth pointed out. "I need to have thirty." She paused when she saw Kili sit next to her.

Fili didn't plop down like his brother did; he did have some sense of dignity, sort of. But he did take up a spot near Amaryllis.

Kili shot her a grin. "The rest of the company is practically dying to ask questions," he told her. "I think I just got elected representative to ask. After dinner. Uncle Bilbo insists we wait until after the food."

Amaryllis smiled a little at Fili, seeing that her sister's attention had shifted anyway.

"Of course," Hyacinth said with a nod. "It's only sensible to wait until after the meal, when everyone is fed and happy."

"He's fond of her," Fili murmured, also watching his brother with Hyacinth.