chess-ka:
I firmly believe that Bifur is really good with kids, and gets on famously with Bombur’s children. After he was injured, spending time with them was really important to him regaining some equilibrium. The kids in turn think that Uncle Bifur is pretty awesome – he makes them toys, after all. And when he babysits he lets them stay up past bedtime and they get dessert even if they don’t finish their dinner.
The uncles, according to Bombur’s kids:
– Uncle Bifur makes the best toys. Some of them can even move.
– Uncle Bofur tells the best stories – they’re really funny and he does all the voices. Uncle Bifur’s stories are a bit confusing because he forgets where he’s got to.
– Uncle Bofur is the fastest at pony rides, but Uncle Bifur makes the best pony noises.
– They both give good hugs, but they’re not a patch on hugs from Mum or Dad. Obviously.