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| While There's Breath... by Lindelea | 6 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/18/2005 |
| Poor Ferdi (MFH). That head of his can be useful, but I think I'd rather look out the window to tell what the weather was going to be like. Really, Pippin has a huge way to go to win the level of trust that Ferdi gives him later - and it's not surprising, one way and another. It'll take a lot of patience (not Pippin's most well-known quality), too. Although an act of heroism might help, it'll not remove all Ferdi's doubts. (That truth-reading skill would be remarkably useful. Not to mention the eidetic memory.) Nine hobbitlings! They'll need to dig some more sets of apartments at the Great Smials, making them the Even Greater Smials. Looking forward to more. Author Reply: Poor Ferdi. My brother was that way, he had a weather-ache in his head. I have one in my hand, where I broke a bone as a teen. As to your seond comment, you'll have to let me know if you think this story bridges the gap between the level of mistrust in "Runaway" and the level of trust Ferdi gives Pippin later. That's one of the reasons this story has been kicking around in the back of my head. Actually, "In the Greening of the Year" was supposed to be *this* story but it just didn't work out and ended up being Tolly and Eglantine instead. So now you get *this* story, and I hope it works. Thanks! | |
| pippinheart | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/18/2005 |
| Very nice...Pippin and company on another trip...His sister having another little one...How do they feed all of them...good story...Keep up the writing... Author Reply: Must be a chore, feeding all those little hobbits. Unless you can send them to their auntie's for the occasional meal. Thanks! | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/17/2005 |
| So, Pippin is going on a trip to Pincup again. Seems that is never an easy journey. I like his banter with Regi and the fact the from time to time, Regi has no idea what Pippin finds funny. I also am very glad that Hilly is allowed time at home with his Posey. Very thoughtful and as it should be. I suspect that no one is more aware of it than Pippin. I think I will enjoy this trip even if Fredibrand doesn't. Author Reply: Huh, missed responding to this when you posted it, and now I'm up avoiding bed like the plague--but it'll win. It has a mysterious magnetic power. It's fun to hear what you like. I have no brain for writing or reading at present, but know that 12Days remains at the top of my list of "got to reads". You're probably right about Pippin appreciating and guarding Hilly's time with Posey, all the while not making it too obvious, which might make them uncomfortable. Very deft, our Took. Thanks. | |
| Connie B. | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/17/2005 |
| So Nell is expecting again, Ferdi's head is hurting, and the streams and riviers are running high; and Pippin has to get to Pincup. This could prove interesting. Thanks for updating. Connie B. Author Reply: Here I am hanging about the computer instead of doing what I ought to be doing, once again today. Do you ever get those spells of what-the-heck? I really do need to Get Serious and pay attention to Real Life or something will hit the fan. But I am glad the story sounds interesting. You're welcome, and thanks for commenting. | |
| FantasyFan | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/17/2005 |
| Ferdi in a bit of a temper has less control over his tongue. I think on the whole that's good for Pippin, as he often needs to know what others really think. With Ferdi unguarded, Pippin hears the truth of his thinking, though he has to take another approach with Regi. I wonder where Pippin learned that look from? I bet the intimidating posture is Aragorn, with a touch of Frodo in the steel as well. Poor old straight-laced Regi doesn't have a chance against that combination - he truly doesn't understand Pip, does he? I think I'm going to have to go back and re-read Runaway, just to get the time straight in my head. Author Reply: Ooo, Aragorn plus a little Frodo for spice. Hmm. And some of Bilbo's deftness in handling people, thrown into the mix. And you're right, Regi really doesn't understand Pip, though he has a great deal of respect for him. I think Regi will understand him better after nearly dying in "Merlin" and finding a sense of humour during his recovery. I had to re-read Runaway during the writing of this story! Amazing how it's growing on me. I like it better with each re-reading. Thanks! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/17/2005 |
| What a promising beginning. Interesting that Pippin is making the time to see this old fount of hobbit history--not something that would not have been as important in his much younger days, but now, after Frodo and the Quest, would be very important to him. He knows now how vital it is that history not be forgotten. And I know why he has to be in Buckland by the 15th of March. Poor Merry! It's a good thing that Pippin and Ferdi have an underlying affection--otherwise, they are so much alike they would irritate each other to death. I don't envy the other hobbit of the escort this little expedition. Which one do you suppose would win a stubborn contest? Author Reply: Mmm. Might be a toss-up. They're both Tooks, and "Took" appears in my thesaurus under synonyms for "stubborn". Maybe I ought to make the date (in the chapter) the 14th! But then, Pippin would undoubtedly strive to arrive a day or two early anyhow. No one would speculate about that, knowing how close he and Merry are. Thanks for commenting! The other stories are on hold at the moment--this one wrote itself very quickly in draft, and so I will be posting chapters at least until the Muse starts whispering new chapters of the other stories... | |