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It's Nothing Really... by Dreamflower	8 Review(s)
Celeste Lucretia Black	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 5/14/2021
Yes he will

Gryffinjack	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/1/2005
Poor Merry! He's being such a brave young hobbit, hiding his pain because he's worried about getting Pippin more upset than he knows he is already. Even when injured, he's protective and acts the older cousin. "“I know that you need to keep off that foot, but it’s not too good for you to have to be laying out here while the Sun’s so high,” he said emphatically. That was something with which he had personal experience." lol! Pippin sure has had a personal experience with overexposure to the sun! I don't think Merry will be allowed to make the same mistake. I'm glad Merry appreciates Pippin and his abilities. Although most would probably be surprised that Pippin is so capable, Merry would not be. He knows his younger cousin observes and makes note of everything no matter how care-free he seems. But still, there is something amazing about seeing someone you have cared for and nurtured grow up, take charge, and competently do what must be done - it's been a real treat to read about how well Pippin tends to Merry. And although Merry is not one of Pippin's parents, he and Frodo have spent a good deal of time in shaping the young Took. Merry must be very proud of his Pippin right about now. Hang in there, Merry. Frodo's coming and he's brought food. Author Reply: Yes, I don't much imagine that anything short of unconsciousness gets Merry out of protective mode, LOL! Pippin does indeed. He will certainly not allow that to happen to his Merry. Merry (and Frodo) are well aware of how capable Pippin can be when he has to. I am not fond of the way some fics show Pippin as being a screw-up who can't do anything right. He is very bright and observant, and though he makes his share of foolish mistakes, those come from his impulsiveness or his youthful lack of knowledge, not from any inherent lack of capacity on his part. Still, I am sure that it does seem a bit amazing for Merry to see him take charge like that, if only because it would happen so rarely in Merry's presence. Pippin is glad to have Merry run things and to follow along, but if, for some reason Merry can't, Pippin will very capably step into the breech. (Look at the way he handled their captivity by Orcs, for a canon example of this. I guess you could call this a rehearsal for that event.) And I am quite sure that in spite of his pain, Merry is just bursting with pride in his Pip.

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/19/2005
Pippin did a good job as a nurse, more so because he was obviously never truly taught how to treat injuries like Merry’s, but only watched it once, long ago. And it is sweet how he cares for his beloved cousin. I am so very glad poor Merry is not alone – that would’ve been so much worser. Author Reply: Pippin, I think, is a child with a mind like a sponge. He just soaks up observations. Then he retains them until he needs them once more. It would be horrid for Merry to be alone! He's much better off with Pippin to watch over him, even though I'm sure he worries about Pip.

Lindelea	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/19/2005
I've always liked to think of Pippin as "full of potential"--but Pippin as healer is quite an intruiging picture! (Ah, yes, the reference to sunburn, a nice reminder of the story being posted to the yahoogroup) Poor Merry! (And poor hungry tweens, both of them...) Good thing, starting a fire before going for water. Even if it starts getting dark, Pippin ought to be able to find his way back with the fire as a guide. Author Reply: I don't know about a healer, but I have a feeling that when it comes to retaining useful information in his head he is indeed full of potential. grin Thought some people would get that. It just shows that they still are tweens, in that they didn't plan well enough on the food, and then ate all they had at lunch. Well, it would have been hard to carry their waterskins and firewood both. And a fire will not only give light and warmth but reassurance as well.

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/19/2005
Good for Pippin. An observant hobbit, who is a sharp as a barrel-load of monkeys. He's doing a good job of caring for his cousin - and his references to Mistress Poppy show that there's nothing wrong with his memory! His fire-making skills, too. Anyone would think he was preparing for some adventure or other. However, his belly might suffer if they're not found soon. Nothing but a couple of apples! They won't last long. I hope the Frodo rescue party arrives, complete with emergency rations. Author Reply: Yes, Pippin's sharp and observant, and even though he tends to be on the receiving end of the care the majority of the time, he knows how to dish it out as well. Frodo and Merry take care of him a good deal, but for him that only means that he is motivated to return the favor when the tables are turned. And I woulld think this young Took absorbs information rather like a sponge. Being hungry, however, is something altogether different, though. Nothing a growing hobbit lad should ever be used to. Frodo will be there soon...

Andrea	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/18/2005
Great story so far, Dreamflower! I love stories where little Pippin is taking care of Merry. I think Merry is as fascinated as I am about all the things his younger cousin knows. And it was typical of Merry to suppress his pain until Pippin was gone. He's a brave hobbit! But Frodo is on his way and, of course, he's sick with worry. Fortunately he knows the way and with a little bit of luck he will find his cousins. He should watch his steps though, and avoid dangerous rabbit holes ;-) Author Reply: Merry does indeed find Pippin fascinating--no one knows better than he that his cousin is very bright, but flighty, so it always amazes him when he realizes Pippin's paid close attention to something enough to take it in. And yes, Merry would not want Pip to be frightened by his pain. Frodo's worried--he knows something is wrong!

harrowcat	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/18/2005
Now look what you have done Dreamflower, gone and got your reviewers all worried for all three of them! Love your caring Pippin. Bother Mr Noakes anyway. Author Reply: Yes. Bother Noakes. He should have realized what a privilege he had in taking Merry and Pippin to Bag End.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/17/2005
How well he knows his cousins! Am glad they stayed to a known route and that Frodo is on his way, AND that Pippin has been observant. Lovely images. Author Reply: He does indeed know them very well. Of course, Merry would have followed the same route that Frodo had taken him over before. Pippin's a lot more observant than most give him credit for. But Merry knows how observant Pippin is, and still marvels at it.

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