Bilbo nearly fell forward with the heavy pat from the large dwarf, as he often did. Sometimes Bilbo wondered if Thorin knew his own strength compared to the light hobbit.

"Of course. Ale or mead, am I right?" Bilbo grinned up at the dwarf and picked a flagon from the bar top. "Then, will you be so kind and top my flagon up for me? I have proved to you in the past that I can take my ale just as any dwarf can."