Reviews of Protocol and Pipeweed

lindahoyland · 10 July 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

This was just lovely.I enjoyed the way you portrayed the growing friendship between Aragorn and Faramir and Hobbit common sense.

Author's reply

How lovely, to find your comments today when I di not expect a new review for this story. I enjoyed exploring the tentative beginnings of the relationship between Aragorn and Faramir, and I thought Aragorn would be keen to reassure his Steward, particularly as he knew Denethor and what he was like. I love hobbit common sense! As my mother used to say, the trouble with common sense is that it isn't all that common! We can always rely on Sam to have it though. :-))

Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

Aah, so well done. Was hoping the scrolls would come to that end, and was pleased when they did. Yes, I can imagine Denethor becoming that obsessed with the honor to his own dignity.

Author's reply

Thank you - glad you enjoyed seeing the scrolls going into the fire. Yes, even with Mordor almost at the gates I imagine Denethor was still obsessed with his own dignity. He did rather lose the plot! :-))

grumpy · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

Great story, of the new king and steward. Aragorn and Faramir will make a good new broom. I could not imagine Aragorn, putting up with all those rules of protocol. Good place for them the fire.

Author's reply

No, I can't see Aragorn worrying about such petty rules. His people and dignitaries from other lands gave his respect because he deserved it, not because it was demanded. At least those scrolls provided some warmth on a chilly night!

Raksha The Demon · 22 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

A pleasant interlude between Aragorn and Faramir - I love King/Steward friendship stories; and appreciate this take on the beginning of their mutual understanding.

Author's reply

I always feel sorry for Faramir - he has had little fun in his life, apart from time spent with his brother, and has had too much responsibility and worry thrust upon him at a young age. Now he has the chance to enjoy life and have some fun, as well as being properly appreciated by his King.

Amaniel · 22 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

I love your story! It's very entertaining and amusing! :P

Author's reply

We know that Aragorn has a sense of humour and I thought it might be nice to have an informal interlude between the King and his Steward, both feeling their way in their new roles. What a great team they will be, with their open, honest gentle hearts.

Mysterious Jedi · 20 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

No wonder Pip was called the "Ernil i Pherrianath" if he didn't abase himself or anything! <>< Saved from sin through Christ, MJ

Author's reply

I have a feeling that there were several reasons for that. 1) Hobbits don't do require that sort of thing. 2) Pip is the son of the Thain so is probably used to a little deference. 3) He was taking his cue from Gandalf. Either that or he simply refused to do anything so humiliating, in which case good for Pip! :-))

elberee · 20 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

Wonderful! Such a delight to read. I love stories that feature a good relationship between Aragorn and Faramir. Now how about a fic about their fun with the hobbits? :)

Author's reply

Goodness me, I thought I'd written plenty of Aragorn/Faramir/drunken hobbits in my long story 'Reunion in Minas Tirith.' :-)) Still, there's always room for tipsy hobbits, so I shall see what I can do.

Julia · 20 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

Loved it! Especially the part where Aragorn imitated Sam's accent.

Author's reply

I thought that Aragorn had travelled and spoke many languages, and would probably have little difficulty in imitating that lovely country accent of Sam's. Glad you liked it. :-))

Armariel · 20 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

Cute, totally delightful, I love it!!! LOL Very cleverly rendered and quite sweet too. cheers Armariel~~{~@

Author's reply

Thank you. Made a change from writing mostly hobbits. I'm waiting to see if any more such stories emerge.

Daynawayna · 20 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

What a great story, Baggins Babe! I believe it's the first of its kind that I've seen, and I really enjoyed it! I've grown quite fond of Faramir here at Arda... people seem to 'get' him here. :) Thanks for the great story! :)

Author's reply

Poor Faramir - he goes through a lot. I also think Aragorn would be very impatient when faced with such rigid rules. This particular plot bunny bit me repeatedly until I wrote it! Thank you for your kind comments.

shirebound · 20 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

"One of their cousins is known as 'Fatty' Bolger, and I can't help wondering just how large someone has to be in the Shire to earn such a name." LOL! I've thought about that, myself! "It is no longer a case of Steward or King, but of both." Gondor is in for some wonderful "Days of the King". Having two Rangers -- diplomatic but simple in heart -- in the highest positions of power will be refreshing indeed!

Author's reply

What a team - Aragorn and Faramir! Poor old Fatty Bolger - makes you wonder just how big he was!

elliska · 20 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Protocol and Pipeweed

Oh I loved this! I am not usually big on fics centered on the reign of Aragorn but this was great. I used to study those old court traditions and I find them fascinating, so that in itself was fun. But the interaction here with Faramir and the memories of Sam and the hobbits were just great. Very well written and very entertaining. Great job!

Author's reply

Thank you! I tend to write hobbits mostly - with the others featuring in some tales - but I started wondering how Aragorn coped when he first became King. It must have been something of a culture shock.

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