Drabbles by Lindelea
Larner · 5 November 2005 · Chapter 19: The Battle of Bywater
Am so very glad that Frodo was there to help them keep from destroying their souls in their grief and fury. Lovely, lovely first person examination of how the moment took them.
Author's reply
Am also very glad that Frodo was there, with his wisdom and pity to stay their hands. Thanks for your thoughtful and thought-provoking comment.
Larner · 5 November 2005 · Chapter 18: Petals on the Wind
If she MUST consult daisy petals, obviously she loves HIM not and deserves to find her happiness elsewhere. Am so glad they each found the one intended for him/herself.
Author's reply
Poor thing, she's just trying to do what she thinks is right. I'm glad she saw her way clear, eventually, to *really* do the right thing.
Larner · 29 June 2005 · Chapter 17: Belated Birthday at Crickhollow
The little conman! Oh, our dear Pippin! Lovely!
Author's reply
Yes, quite deft, our Pippin. Except when dodging trolls, perhaps. *g*
Larner · 29 June 2005 · Chapter 16: Where the Sky Kisses the Horizon, There My Dreams Lie
Yes, the two of them would work in concert in this, Legolas and Aragorn; and Legolas would have a good reason to use his own cloak rather than Aragorn--plus it is a foreshadowing of sorts. Well done.
Author's reply
Yes, I was thinking of the foreshadowing when I wrote this. For some reason I can see Legolas' cloak smelling of the Sea, even after he went through smoke and battle.
Dreamflower · 29 June 2005 · Chapter 17: Belated Birthday at Crickhollow
Indeed yes, Letter #214. They could properly recieve gifts up until luncheon of the day of the party, but good manners was to give it to the byrding the day before. Very sweet drabble. Poor Merry--it's nice to see Pip giving the comfort for a change.
Author's reply
Answering reviews rather belatedly. I keep forgetting to check 214 for those facts... you seem well versed in them. Do you have a birthday story on your list? I must seek it out.
Larner · 23 May 2005 · Chapter 16: Where the Sky Kisses the Horizon, There My Dreams Lie
Ah, the descriptions and the images are perfect, absolutely perfect.
Author's reply
Ah, thank you!
Larner · 23 May 2005 · Chapter 15: Heat
What a foreshadowing of what is to come all too soon in his life. Beautifully written, Lindelea.
Author's reply
Goodness, I looked at the reviews to these drabbles and see I haven't answered them! Where have I been?
Armariel · 24 April 2005 · Chapter 3: I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me
They're all beautiful but I think this one is my favorite....although I also like the ones with the three wives' tales...so much beauty and emotion in such little packages. *sigh* cheers & blessings Armariel~~~{~@
Author's reply
Thank you! Why did I not see this review before now? (scratching head) Anyhow, thank you for taking time to leave thoughtful feedback. Author Reply: p.s. I think the three wives tales is my favourite, too.
Mum's the Word · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 3: I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me
Oh, this is very nice: "Merry's not gone, the Shadow's only hiding him... " Thanks for that very comforting insight. Blessings, Mum
Author's reply
You're very welcome, and apologies for answering your review so late.
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 14: Happy Birthday, RSF! (obviously heavily borrowed, but still sincere)
Ah--she realizes this is part of his hope, and is willing to share the love he holds. This is my Rosie.
Author's reply
You left all these lovely reviews, and for some reason I didn't answer them. Humblest apologies, and thanks.
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 13: March 25 SR 1419 (Rosie Cotton)
Alas--six more months before the arrival, but he IS alive, remembering her, perhaps already thinking on how she holds his hope as he holds Frodo's.
Author's reply
That scene in the ROTK film on the side of the fiery mountain, Sam saying brokenly, "Rosie Cotton – she had ribbons in her hair..."
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 12: Tales of Old Wives (three drabbles)
Ah--Pippin, Merry, Sam. So much they must try to balance between two lives, two memories. And Sam, who at the end must seek out his Master, bring him back to the family the three of them once formed.
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 11: Before the Call to Muster
Facing horror and death, and learning one can survive all kinds of things tend to mature one. Very gentle, very real. Very Merry and Pippin.
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 10: Happy Birthday, Bilbo and Frodo!
He could have come back later in the evening to find Frodo toasting Bilbo, which Frodo might have decided to do once again later that night.
Author's reply
O I hadn't thought of that possibility! Yes, that would work, wouldn't it?
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 9: At the Witch King's Feet
Ah, the memory of Sam and slugs at Bag End was unexpected, but excellent.
Author's reply
Thank you!
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 8: A Drabble for Dana
Laughter!
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 7: Dernhelm's Ride
Alas, Eowyn, who must learn that perhaps war and death are not as glorious as she'd thought.
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 6: Fireside Chats
Grief.
Author's reply
Indeed.
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 5: The Silent Street
And my heart bleeds for Beregond, who must do this to save the Steward's son, his captain, his hero, the hope for the city if the King does not come again.
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 4: The Moon Sees Somebody I'd Like to See
Wonderful symmetry from the previous drabble.
Author's reply
It's amazing how things sometimes work out, whether or not I planned them to do so.
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 3: I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me
Oh, how I love this one, Lindelea. So right, so appropriate. The shadow has hidden Merry, but will be pushed away by the Light of the King.
Author's reply
O how I like the word-picture you paint here! Thanks!
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 2: Questions
Ah, yes, the "WHY" questions. Remember those well.
Larner · 23 April 2005 · Chapter 1: "And get my pipe out of my pack, if it isn't broken."
Very beautifully written, and I can see the grief of all three for one another, not that Frodo has much chance to meditate on his love for the other two.
Anso the Hobbit · 26 March 2005 · Chapter 13: March 25 SR 1419 (Rosie Cotton)
What a great little glimpse into Rosie`s thoughts! I don`t think I have seen anyone write about Rosie knowing that her Sam would come so long before he does. Thank you for sharing this!
Author's reply
Goodness, I was poking around and just saw this! I think Jodancingtree wrote about Rosie's foreknowing in her marvellous story "Sam's Rose". If you haven't read it, you're in for a treat!
Grey Wonderer · 25 March 2005 · Chapter 13: March 25 SR 1419 (Rosie Cotton)
Lovely! It seems only fitting that Rose would have sensed something.
Author's reply
Thanks! p.s. I haven't forgotten, I've just been sick as a dog the past few days and would rather sleep than do anything else.