Reviews (15)

periannore · 3 June 2022 · Chapter 0: The Winter Sickness

It takes patience to write a long chapter and you were patient in spades treating us to a well developed scene were we learn how truly miserable Merry is feeling and how he confidently relies on his cousins for care and comfort. A few well placed clues lead me to believe we will be hearing a back story explaining how Merry's and possibly Pippin's illnesses began: Yesterday it had been such a slight cold, brought on by an ill-conceived journey in the rain and frigid weather. I had ridden through worse before and been fine. But the longer I wallowed in my misery, the more I came to understand that this was not just a cold, as we had thought--and Merry lets us know the four hobbits had been up late the night before and Pippin had been involved in some foolhardy behavior with him. I look forward to learning more. On this day Pippin is far more level-headed and mature than we often see him. This is a Pippin who knows a thing or two about illness and how to best support a sufferer. After helping Merry through his coughing, arranging pillows just right, fetching water and kissing Merry on the head, he is wise enough to know Frodo may be able to assist Merry even more so that he goes for help. As worried as he is, Pippin isn't blurting, "Is he going to die?" as he has done in other scenarios. Frodo, Merry and Sam are raising him right so, though young, he'll be an asset on a quest which will test the metal of all of its members. Your writing about Merry's symptoms is painfully clear. We know Merry is suffering from chills and sweats, rib raking coughing and difficult breathing where every breath is very painful. You elevate his misery from a common cold to something much worse. How could I not want to move on to the next chapter soonest. I'm astonished I made myself take time to write this review first.

Celeste Lucretia Black · 11 May 2021 · Chapter 11: Promise Me Right

I'm going to cry now

Celeste Lucretia Black · 11 May 2021 · Chapter 4: Green Hill Country

Ooh, they're going to get it now...

Celeste Lucretia Black · 11 May 2021 · Chapter 1: Just in Time for Supper

Pervinca sounds like my little sister. She once nearly bit my stomach off. Ow. Awww! This was so cute!

Celeste Lucretia Black · 11 May 2021 · Chapter 0: The Winter Sickness

The thing I love most about the hobbits is their affection for one another without being worried about being too "manly". Oh,Merry... I find it funny that he keeps on calling it bad sick.

Sweetpea Deepdelver · 4 January 2014 · Chapter 10: Suo-Gan

Thank you for posting this! I actually know the song that you were considering for Merry's mammina to sing to him. It's a very sweet song.

Laurelin · 19 June 2009 · Chapter 11: Promise Me Right

This was the sweetest story I've ever read!!!! Merry and Pippin's unconditional love for eachother really shines through it. Personally, I agree with Le Rouret, you DO need to write a book! I was crying all through out this story! Merry and Pippin remind me of my cousins. They would do anything for eachother just like these twolovable hobbits! Thanks for another one of your wonderful stories!

trinki-spinki · 13 December 2008 · Chapter 11: Promise Me Right

I love this story, and "Handkerchiefs & Mushroom Soup". I have a sick little one this weekend, and re-reading these is comforting. I think everyone longs for that Merry-Pippin relationship in their lives. You have done a wonderful job of capturing that brotherly love! Thanks!

Periantari · 27 January 2007 · Chapter 8: Bad Sick

Wow what a chapter-- through the intense time of almost losing PIppin and having that wonderful description of how he struggled to Merry's thoughts throughout-- i really am angsted out but deeply relieved at the gentleness of the dialogue between Frodo and Merry at the last section of the chapter. Gosh, you write so well and this remains one of my favorite pneumonia fics to read-- Such a tender written h/c fic, really a role model of how h/c fics should be like. (lotsa angst and "h" yet lots of comfort and love to balance it out too. :D)

Queen Galadriel · 28 October 2005 · Chapter 11: Promise Me Right

Oh, Baylor, this is so very sweet! This story and its prequel have helped me to se Merry and Pip with new eyes. Thank you so much for that! And for some reason I find Briony a most interesting character! :-) God bless, Galadriel

darksun · 2 January 2004 · Chapter 11: Promise Me Right

What a story. Wow. As if I wasn't a big enough fan of your work already. ;) I simply love the relationship between Merry and Pippin. So full of love and devotion to each other. And penned so beautifully. But, you know, I am one to go for the angst and was thoroughly pleased with the general idea of the story and it's outcome. I simply love it. Can't wait to see more work from you!

Le Rouret · 7 October 2003 · Chapter 11: Promise Me Right

Okay; that was REALLY good. I hope you write a book with original characters/plot/place someday, and let me know, will you? You're an excellent author.

Le Rouret · 7 October 2003 · Chapter 8: Bad Sick

Quit making me cry, dammit!!!

Anonymous · 23 September 2003 · Chapter 11: Promise Me Right

Aw Merry! Poor thing.... What a wonderful story! I cried and cried. The relationship between the cousins are so strong and lovely.

Miriel · 5 August 2003 · Chapter 11: Promise Me Right

What a wonderful story! Merry and Pippin's childhood memories were so good that they seemed, well, real. I was almost in tears at the end. Wondreful, wonderful story!