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| For the Love of a Friend by PIppinfan1988 | 6 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/1/2006 |
| The yoyo and cup-and-ball are wonderful gifts; but I understand the concern about Pippin being mistaken for a child here. So glad that he's able to be up and now has his chosen means of expression, allowing him release from the memories and pain for a time. So this is the musician who will write the Lay of Frodo of the Nine Fingers, is it? Nice. Author Reply: I imagined that Pippin might remind some of the soldiers of their own children that they had to leave behind or watch them leave on the wains that left the City. They may or may not have taken him for a child--especially after our learning of all his journey and subsequent battles. But for the moment, Pippin is helping them cope with missing their own children. I probably should have expounded upon that, and perhaps will go back and add a bit. Thank you for the feedback! :-) "Caleblin", lol, I found in the back of the Silmarillion, and is the closest thing I could come to "Silver"(Caleb) and "To sing, make musical sounds"(lin). I tried my darndest to include "Gold" (mal), but it just wouldn't work in any position I tried. JRRT describes the minstrel as having a voice like silver and gold, so I tried to name him accordingly. And yes, I imagined him as the one who wrote, "Frodo of the Nine Fingers". Pippinfan | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/24/2006 |
| I just love Aragorn's thoughtfulness in this chapter. Author Reply: Oh, yes--their friendship is deepening every day. :-) Thank you for reading! Pippinfan | |
| Garnet Took | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/18/2006 |
| Very nice chapter. I'm glad to see the hobbits starting to open up about their sorrows. It's nice to know Merry is drawing a happy scene, and I can truly understand Pippin being transported by his music. Sometimes you can get so wrapped up a piece you are performing that you totally lose track of where you are and what's around you; there is only you and the music. The bit with the yo-yo was cute. Thanks. GT. Author Reply: LOL, hey, I get like that when I'm playing a CD in my jeep! Seriously, I know what you mean. Believe it or not, I used to be a bit musical when I was a child. The "toy storyline" is something very minor in this tale, yet I like to think most adults are inclined to indulge children--or hobbits that they *think* are extremely childlike. Pippin would probably remind other soldiers of their own children that they miss terribly. And Pippin is still young enough to enjoy his wee gifts. :-) Thanks again for reading--and for the betas! I've gotten to a few of them already. Pippinfan | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/17/2006 |
| I love the way Aragorn is seeing to his patient's emotional needs as well as their physical ones. His gifts will be of great help in their healing process. Merry was wonderful too, helping Pippin along and supporting him. Great chapter and excellent research into the name of the yo-yo. Author Reply: Well, you've always been great with sharing your research--so, I like to share mine, too. LOL, I welcome any suggestions for the Elvish name--I sort of winged it with the back pages of the Silmarillion. That's why I rarely write anything Elvish in my tales. :-P Aragorn *is* a big part of their coping with life after the War. They have several months together to build up a rapport and trust that will last a lifetime. :-) Thank you for reading! Pippinfan | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/17/2006 |
| Ah good old Strider!! Not only gifts to help occupy idle hours but to lift the hearts of war wear hobbits. Now that I play fiddle, I agree, it would bother dear Pippin's ribs. More! More! More of your wonderful story :) Author Reply: I'm glad you think so, too--on both accounts! As you probably remember from the original tale, we're not quite finished with Pippin...so I am working on that right now. :-) Thank you for reading! Pippinfan | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/17/2006 |
| In order to gain and build upon their trust, Aragorn spoke of his first forays into battle from his youth...how they had affected him. What a gentle, lovely way to begin this 'therapy'. He looked to Merry with bright, green eyes, “I’m standing, Merry!” For a while, as he played a folk song native to the Shire, Pippin’s mind flew up and away from Ithilien, away from all of the horrid memories of fearing and battling dark nightmares. Soaring high above snow-capped mountain peaks he sailed northward...toward home. Dear Pippin!! How we do love him. :D Author Reply: LOL, yes we do! And we also love Frodo, too--and we shan't forget him! :-) I couldn't imagine Pippin or Merry being used to this sort of private conversation but eventually get the gist of it, and open up like budding flowers. Pippinfan | |