Rift -- Final Chapter
“You know,” Bilbo murmured as he pulled away, lips curving into a smirk. “The farmers have had a plentiful harvest this year, even more so than usual.”
Thorin’s voice caught in his throat as he said, somewhat strained, “That is glad news for your people.”
“I had my uncle over for tea the other day. He’s the Thain, you see, and normally a few hobbits load up wagons and sell the surplus to the men and other folk in Bree. But he thinks there is far too much to sell to Bree alone.”
“What are you saying, Bilbo?” Thorin prodded quietly.
“Why don’t we simply trade with your people, in Ered Luin? I’m sure they would be willing to make the trip here themselves, so we can sell the food at a lesser rate. And Thorin, I don’t mean for just this month!” the hobbit exclaimed before Thorin could respond. “Imagine it - we could establish a trade route!"
The final chapter of Rift is here on AO3 :)
