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Consequences of a Fall by Dreamflower	9 Review(s)
Indigo Bunting	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 7/13/2006
It looks like Pippin is in very good hands, but I'll bet he'll be quite uncomfortable for the next few days. Meanwhile, Hyacinth is going to be making trouble. Watch out, Paladin and Eglantine! And Frodo, Saradoc and Esme might want to take care, too. It doesn't seem like Hyacinth likes much of anyone except for herself and her daughters. I have to admit that it seems more than a little vain of her to name all of her children after precious gems, although patterns in the naming of hobbit children seems common, and gem-names aren't all that uncommon. Author Reply: Yes, poor baby, he will be very uncomfortable. And you are quite right about Hyacinth, who is the worst hobbit I know. Hyacinth is a perfectly selfish creature. And she's not even all that affectionate with her daughters except when she thinks it will get her something. Her fondness for them pretty much is built on how good they make her look. Yes, gem-names are very common among hobbits, especially the Tooks. Some names that don't seem like gem-names at first, really are: Adamanta is from "adamantine", an archaic word for Diamond; Esmeralda is Spanish for "emerald", and so forth. On the other hand, among the Brandybucks, all the born Brandybuck females have plant or flower names. Oops. TMI. Sorry, I get carried away talking about hobbits sometimes...

Grey Wonderer	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/8/2006
As I was reading this it struck me how Pippin's situation is a bit like it was after the troll fell on him. No one can touch him to comfort him. I notice they all want to hug him to reassure him but they can't. It just reminds me of what it must have been like when he was bruised all over and they couldn't touch him then either. Author Reply: Oh, you know, you have a point there! I had not thought of that at all! That's why I love reviews--sometimes I learn things about my stories that I didn't know!! I think a hobbit's first instinct when faced with a sick or injured loved one would be to hug and touch. On the occasions when that would not be advisable it must have been horribly disconcerting and disorienting, to both the one hurting and the one who is comforting. Thanks for the bit of insight!

PIppinfan1988	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/8/2006
LOL, you reap what you sow, Hyacinth. :D Frodo, who had followed Merry, nodded and went to help. They had not sent for any of the servants, most of whom were busy with other duties anyway. As it was, the Whitwell Tooks were used to doing for themselves. They had only two servants at the farm, and when it came to caring for the sick, that was a job for family. Bingo! I couldn't agree with you more. :-) Nice to see little Pippin is feeling a bit better--especially with the help of Merry and Frodo..and his father, of course. Merry turned to Pippin’s mother. "I’ll stay with him, shall I, Aunt Tina?" Was there ever any doubt? Eglantine thought. Well said! Author Reply: Years of treating her brother and his wife like dirt? Yeah, and now they have had to take her in. She should be glad they even give her a roof over her head. In my hobbit society, families generally do take care of their own--even if healers and servants are brought in to do some things, it's family who would take the brunt of the care, and a sick or injured hobbit would never be left without some family member to watch over them. Pippin will feel better, and especially now that he has both his best cousins to watch out for him. And his parents, sisters and aunties are also around. But don't forget the other wheels that are turning, and that might interfere with poor little Pippin's care.

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/8/2006
It's so pleasant seeing Hyacinth reap what she has sown... Good to see that Pippin's lesson in medicine taking has stuck. Could be particularly helpful if he becomes feverish. And I was glad to see Merry holding him by the (unburned) leg - and his right hand. And patting his head. Pippin needs the contact, even if he doesn't want his back touched. Looking after a miserable Pip will be as good a penance for Merry as anything too - if he thinks about it, he's bound to start blaming himself for getting grounded and not being with his cousin. And seeing Hyacinth sweetly injecting her poison into Ferumbras makes reading about her current fate even better... Orc-fodder, that one. Author Reply: Yes indeed. Years of being nasty and condescending towards Euphorbia, and now her sister-in-law is giving back as good as she got. I loved "Tonic and Tea" when we did that Round Robin, and was happy to integrate the resulting story into my own universe. Pippin may be impulsive, but he's also bright, and he doesn't need to be taught the same lesson twice. Having promised to take his medicine from then on, he most certainly would do so. And of course, you are right. However, I am just as glad he will never know that I am actually to blame for his punishment, LOL! Orc-fodder? I suppose the troll found her indigestible. But orcs will eat anything...

harrowcat	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/7/2006
Oh poor, poor Pippin. I am glad that he has his Merry back. Author Reply: So is he, poor dear!

GamgeeFest	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/6/2006
Poor Pippin! So miserable, and it's just beginning. At least he'll have his Merry there with him, and Merry will find ways of comforting him that won't involve having to touch him. Loved his parents' astonishment at how easily he took his medicine. Euphorbia is being a bit of a prude at the beginning there. Good thing Hyacinth kept check of herself and didn't try to clock her one. :) (I noticed a few misplaced pronouns in the chapter, btw, mostly around the part where Paladin is removing his jacket, and around and just after the bath and when they're back in the room.) Author Reply: Yes, he is pretty miserable, and he will now have Merry, for the most part. grin I always figured that the tonic incident was not something Frodo and Merry confided in Pippin's parents about--no need to frighten them over a crisis averted, and it might have resulted in future visits being curtailed. Lindelea has helped me give Euphorbia a bit of a personality. She is enjoying putting Hyacinth in her place a lot, isn't she? (Pronouns? goes to check aaargh! missed deleting them when I made the beta changes!!* no time to fix now--will have to catch it later on!* Thanks ever so for the heads up, though!) Author Reply: Okay--I went in, and I think I weeded them all out. I thought the strike-throughs would automatically delete--they did once before--but apparently this time they didn't. Thank you so much for your eagle eye!! Very appreciated!!!

Queen Galadriel	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/6/2006
Oh no, I knew that was going to happen! Poor, dear little Pippin! But I'm so glad Saradoc let Merry go to him--not that I thought he wouldn't. And that Hyacinth is really horrid! To say such things! "Poor dear Pearl," indeed! And making it look as if she'd been crying too! But one can't be too preoccupied with her when Pippin is so unwell. I can't wait for the next update! God bless, Galadriel

Andrea	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/6/2006
Just then Pippin looked up, briefly lucid, and met Frodo’s gaze. "F-fro? I want my Merry…" he whispered. Oh my god! From that moment on I simply knew that Saradoc would end his punishment! I'm really impressed with Pippin's behaviour. From what I've heard, willow-bark tea must taste dreadful. I remember a real bad sunburn when I was a teen. It covered the back of my legs and I could only lie on my stomach. So I can very well imagine how Pippin must feel. I hope he will get better soon.

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/6/2006
Nice to see "Of Tonic and Tea" referenced here, for I do remember it. And at least he learned his lesson then, and is receiving exemplary treatment this time. So glad Merry's punishment is rescinded for the emergency. Pippin needs his Merry, after all.

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