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| Tea and Seedcake and the Influence of Hobbits by Baggins Babe | 16 Review(s) |
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| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2006 |
| "If it means more trees and flowers, and food like this, and a joy in simply living, my Lord King, then I think such an influence can only be a good thing." What a lovely story! Merlindor must have felt like dreaming, but it's real: the world was changed, a great evil was destroyed and Aragorn makes a wonderful king. Sadly, Frodo is not there to see what was accomplished, but I'm quite sure he has found peace among the Elves. Author Reply: I wondered what it would be like for someone like this - what a culture shock! It must be exciting to be at the heart of this new and wonderful world. I hope Frodo knows, and I hope he accepts that it is all due to his selflessness. I like to think so anyway! :-)) | |
| lovethosehobbits | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2006 |
| Oh, I think this is one of my favorites of all of your stories. So beautifully written and tender. I look forward to any future hobbits...God bless that idea that has been 'tingling' you at the back of your brain! Very well done, my dear. Author Reply: Thank you so much. I don't know where Merlindor had been hiding - he just appeared and demanded to be in a story! Glad you liked it. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2006 |
| Legolas! Gimli! Talk of Lord Samwise! Merlindor felt light-headed. He was in the presence of two of the Nine Walkers. Elves and dwarves speaking together, clearly friends. He shook his head dazedly. He found himself growing more excited at the prospect of being here at the centre of a thriving kingdom, surrounded by beings out of legend. This is just wonderful, BB! What a marvelous peek into 'life at court', and how it would appear to someone who was expecting something quite, quite different. I have to quote nearly your whole story back at you to let you know my very favorite parts: "I am sorry I startled you," murmured the King, motioning someone to fetch a chair. "Sometimes my own sense of mischief gets the better of me. My wife is always scolding me for it," he added ruefully. Merlindor was embarrassed to find himself sitting in a chair with his head between his knees, the King beside him, feeling the pulse in his neck. The King smiled affectionately at his guard. "You are off duty now, aren't you Pippin?" "Yes, Strider, and I'm so hungry!" He ran to embrace the King, and Merlindor realised that there was great love between the two. What was it the hobbit had called his King? Strider? Surely not. Merlindor saw Faramir stand a little taller at the King's praise and he was struck by another memory - an embarrassing scene in which Lord Denethor went out of his way to humiliate his younger son in front of a number of people. No wonder the young Man flourished under the care of a King like the Lord Elessar. Author Reply: Phew! I'm relieved that you liked it. This is totally different from my usual stories and I was a bit worried that it might not work so well. I wondered what someone might make of the new order in Gondor, and the plot bunny refused to let go. After all, imagine what it must have been like to suddenly be face to face with those names out of legend! And of course Aragorn's court was a refreshing change from Denethor's. :-)) | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2006 |
| What a lovely idea to describe the changes in Minas Tirith through the eyes of this merchant, who knew only Denethor’s strict rule and ridiculous etiquette! Merlindor will scarcely recognize the City! And having tea with the King and his closest friends instead of having to prostrate himself before him ... not to mention his acquaintance with a certain Captain Thorongil! *grin* His world is turned upside down, I suppose. A very pleasant surprise, indeed! Denethor would not have known a weed if one had been introduced to him *ROFL* What a nice way to put it! And the end is just wonderful. The merchant smiled, glancing at the hobbits, who were chattering away to Legolas and Gimli. "If it means more trees and flowers, and food like this, and a joy in simply living, my Lord King, then I think such an influence can only be a good thing." I think this is something that can be said for us and our modern world, too! Author Reply: Yes, for Merlindor to arrive at the Citadel expecting to have to protrate himself and then find himself taking tea with five of the Nine Walkers and an Elven Queen must have been something of a culture shock! I cannot imagine Denethor weeding and digging a garden. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2006 |
| The merchant smiled, glancing at the hobbits, who were chattering away to Legolas and Gimli. "If it means more trees and flowers, and food like this, and a joy in simply living, my Lord King, then I think such an influence can only be a good thing." Indeed, BB, a good thing for all of us to learn. I enjoyed this, especially Merlindor's surprise on recognising Thorongil! Now I wonder just who influenced that idea....*g* Author Reply: I've always thought that Aragorn must have had a lot of fun whenever he met those who remembered the 'gallant Captain Thorongil.' He has far too much fun with it! *grin* | |
| Amy | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2006 |
| I just love it when authors indulge my craving for Thorongil recognition/fainting fics! Strong characterizations, interesting to see the Fellowship and the White City through your original character's eyes. Many thanks! Author Reply: Glad to be of service! I'm pleased you thought I'd managed to convey the characters properly - I don't even know where he came from - he just appeared and demanded a story! | |