"They would perhaps not agree with you," she replied, chuckling briefly. "Though that is required of older siblings, do you not think?"

The receiving chamber Kili led her to was spacious, if not overabundant in furniture. The furs served quite well as seating places, but she accepted Kili's offer to sit in the only seat.

"I would be delighted to partake of mead. Is it of your own brew or made by Robb Stark?"