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Bilbo made his way through the crowd of people " Come on Frodo! We don´t have all day."
Frodo pulled a sulky face."Shopping is boring."
"I know, I know, but you need new ballet shoes" They entered a big shoe shop.
It was a sunny saturday afternoon and the store was overcrowed with people.
A big hand patted him on the shoulder. "Mr. Baggins!"
Bilbo turned around "Mr. Oakenshield.What a suprise."
" You can say Thorin."A smile flashed over his face.
"It seems that I wasn´t the only one who had the glorious idea to go on a shopping trip on a saturday" Bilbo nodded in the direction of the large crowd who had gathered in front of the checkout counter.
"That´s sheer madness.It took me a while to find the shop. I lost my way twice. " Thorin crossed his arms and stared at the ceiling. I´m here with my nephews. I hope they don´t get me in trouble. I promised them ice cream in return if they behave like normal children.
Frodo impatiently shuffled his feet on the ground " Uncle can I play with them?
"Business before pleasure Frodo. You can play with them later but first we must find an employee.
He looked around and tried to get an overview when a loud crash caught his attention.
"Oh no I have a bad feeling" Thorin disappeared behind a shoe rack.
Kili was buried under a pile of shoe boxes.
I can´t believe this" Thorin pinched the bridge of his nose. "What have I told you five minutes before?"
"You two ... you are going to clean this mess up .... RIGHT NOW ... and put the boxes back on the shelf."
Kili angrly stomped his foot "It wasn´t my fault" Fili shoved me"
I don´t care who started it. Clean it up !"
Tears sprang to Kilis eyes and he rubbed his nose. An employee came rushing towards them.
It took them a while to clean up because Kili refused to help his brother.
"Come one you two. Lets get out of here" I am very disappointed in both of you."
"But uncle Thorin...you promised us ice cream ..." Kili protested.
Ice cream is for children with good manners, who listen to their parents. He dragged them both out of the shop.
Kili broke into a cyring fit and tugged on his uncles sleeve.
"Jesus Christ...." Bilbo felt sorry for Thorin and sighed loudly.
"Uncle Bilbo I´m hungry. I want ice cream too."
Bilbo shook his head and pointed a finger at Frodo. " No ... we are not finished here yet."
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Fifteen minutes later, Bilbo and Thorin sat in a noisy cafe. Neither of them had bought anything.
Thorin was wedged in between Fili and Kili.
"Uncle Thorin I want another one"
Thorin rolled his eyes" No Kili, you had enough for today"
Unimpressed by his words, Kili tried to climb over his uncles lap to steal a piece from Filis plate but Thorin stopped him midway.
He snorted and pulled a big pout "This is not fair. I´m your younger brother.You must share with me"
"Shut up Kili" He stuck his tongue out at his brother.
" Boys .... please." Thorins nerves were quite frayed.
"Here! You can have mine." Bilbo gave Kili his ice cream bowl.
"Thank you Mr. Boggins! "He happily gobbled up the semi-melted ice cream.
Thorin took a deep breath and shook his head.
Bilbo pulled a strand of hair from Frodos face. "Do you like your ice cream?"
"Yes" He giggled and licked over his lips.