"A tour from a friend. I do hope you see me as more than just some wretched king." He said jokingly, still holding Bilbo's hand in his own and laughing.

"Then it is settled. I will have them bring dinner here for the two of us. I can tell you everything that has happened since the battle ended. All the goings on and the rebuilding. I know you'll want to hear about Bard and the people of Laketown. Though Laketown is no more." He said, shaking his head a bit.