Kili stared at the small creature in dismay. This was the famous burglar? This small curly haired thing, wearing overalls and a perfectly clean checkered shirt? No, it couldn't be.
"Kili," he managed to fumble out as the door was opened wider.
"and Fili," said his brother
"at your service," they bowed in unison
"No…no you can't come in" the short man hastily stumbled pushing the door closed; Kili shoved his boot between the wood just in time. The man reopened the door,
"So has it been canceled?" Kili stumbled, this was very confusing.
"No…no nothing's been canceled" muttered the short man
"Well that's a relief…" Kili grinned sheepishly and pushed into the house, it smelled strange. Like a kitchen that has far too much food in it. Great. He thought to himself. This was going to be a great journey.