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| Temporary Companion by Edoraslass | 16 Review(s) |
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| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/11/2006 |
Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Strider and a puppy! And an extra squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for Strider becoming reluctantly attached to the critter, and for finding him what sounds like the best home in Middle-earth. (Note to dog owners - the story illustrates the importance of brushing one's dog's teeth, beginning when they're puppies (very lightly and gently to start with, especially with teething youngsters) - if they're accustomed to it when young, they'll always let you do it, and there are varieties of canine toothpaste and toothbrushes available now.) Author Reply: Hee heeee..it's hard not get attached to enthusiastic little puppies, isn't it? and yes, I firmly believe that everyone should brush their dog's teeth, cause, ooh, what a smell that can be! Thanks, Raksha! | |
| Tigger | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/11/2006 |
| Ah HA!! I had a feeling the birthday hobbit was Pippin!! How perfectly fluffy and adorable this is. Strider and a puppy...Sigh!! He would miss the lil guy too. But as he said, a Ranger just can't have a puppy. No matter how much he would want one. What a wonderful thing to read on a very chilly night. Thanks Edoraslass!! :o) Author Reply: Ranger just can't have a puppy. No matter how much he would want one. But now he's King, and he can have all the puppies he wants! Huzzah! Thanks! | |
| Radbooks | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/10/2006 |
| I enjoyed this very much. Of course it would have been impossible for Aragorn to have a dog in the wild, especially a puppy, but it was nice that he got to enjoy one for just a bit. Nothing warms the heart like a puppy - unless it's a kitten! The people of Bree got to see him in a bit of a different light too. I loved the fact that Pippin ended up with the puppy! That was clever and you just know the dog will be spoiled. :) Thanks for sharing. Author Reply: I loved the fact that Pippin ended up with the puppy! That was clever and you just know the dog will be spoiled. Pippin and his dog are going to terrorize everyone, I just know it. No pie will be safe now. :) Thanks! | |
| Rugi | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/10/2006 |
| Okay Strider with a puppy seems ridiculously mawkish and silly until you actually SEE Strider with the puppy and find out that it works perfectly. I loved your description of the wriggly bundle of energy. I think the puppy really showed the side of Aragorn that we see when he dealing most gently with the Hobbits - I could imagine him side-tracking to find a home for a puppy. Also liked the comment about never meeting so many dog-lovers who don't want a dog. You'll never meet so many people ready to cuddle a puppy for five minutes only as when your trying to give one away. Author Reply: I think the puppy really showed the side of Aragorn that we see when he dealing most gently with the Hobbits Yes, I think he greatly enjoys looking after those who need to be looked after; it's just not always evident when he's hanging out with capable Rangers. Thanks! | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/10/2006 |
| This was really sweet while keeping Strider wonderfully in character. I was glad to see him so determined to find the pup a good home, and I felt sorry for him that he couldn't allow himself to think of the dog as his own. I also laughed at Strider finding so many dog-loving people who didn't seem to need a dog! I've been in a similar position and the smiles and nods and lack of an offer were right on target! Author Reply: I also laughed at Strider finding so many dog-loving people who didn't seem to need a dog! I have to admit, I will stop and snuggle free puppies, but I've never taken one. It's just impossible to not snuggle them! Thank you! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/10/2006 |
| This is a darling story, giving Strider a few moments of warmth and companionship he rarely knows. (And letting eyes see that can that *he* is a man of compassion, himself.) "I think this little fellow would find a good home there among all them mad, dog-loving, child-spoiling Tooks.” How lovely. Perhaps someday Strider will meet this dog again, and they will remember one another with fondness. Author Reply: letting eyes see that can that *he* is a man of compassion, himself.) Yep, he is - he just can't always let himself be, if that makes sense. And a puppy certainly doesn't expect much from him. :) Thanks! | |