A Matter of Appearances
by Lindelea
A story that naturally follows from Runaway, coming before While There's Breath.... When Pippin sets out to prove to the Tooks his confidence in his disgraced cousins, disaster nearly follows. Note: character death Story complete, except for Author's Notes to come.
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· Updated 16 April 2007
Characters: Diamond of Long Cleeve, Estella Bolger, Faramir Took, Ferdibrand Took, Merry, Original Character(s), Pearl Took, Pimpernel Took, Pippin, Samwise Gamgee
Chapters
- 0. Author's Note (725 words)
- 1. In which a Took reflects on his present circumstances (1,231 words)
- 2. In which a Took has the best of intentions (1,240 words)
- 3. In which a journey is interrupted (1,016 words)
- 4. In which a Took shows a flair for subtlety (1,660 words)
- 5. In which a celebration is interrupted (2,106 words)
- 6. In which a Took considers appearances (1,630 words)
- 7. In which a messenger is interrupted (1,475 words)
- 8. In which a Took at last makes an appearance (1,396 words)
- 9. In which a murder is interrupted (1,982 words)
- 10. In which a Took hears rather more than he wished (1,737 words)
- 11. In which a good night's sleep is interrupted (1,435 words)
- 12. In which a Took is taken by surprise (1,243 words)
- 13. In which a muster is interrupted (1,548 words)
- 14. In which a Took is abruptly awakened (1,609 words)
- 15. In which a pursuit is interrupted (1,594 words)
- 16. In which a Took makes an appalling discovery (2,627 words)
- 17. Interlude: Some thoughts on practicality (1,736 words)
- 18. In which an argument is interrupted (1,655 words)
- 19. In which a Took pauses for reflection (2,417 words)
- 20. In which a watch is interrupted (1,241 words)
- 21. In which a Took takes breakfast (1,925 words)
- 22. In which a fever is interrupted (1,777 words)
- 23. In which a Took dreams, or does he? (1,755 words)
- 24. In which disquieting thoughts are interrupted (2,327 words)
- 25. In which a Took is outraged by happenings (2,793 words)
- 26. In which a lecture is interrupted (3,474 words)
- 27. In which a Took takes a hint (1,796 words)
- 28. In which a private grief is interrupted (1,981 words)
- 29. In which a Took contemplates the unthinkable (1,534 words)
- 30. In which a private vengeance is interrupted (2,214 words)
- 31. In which a rescue is interrupted (1,830 words)
- 32. In which a Took remembers past troubles (1,876 words)
- 33. In which a well-earned rest is interrupted (2,182 words)
- 34. In which a Took considers justice (1,751 words)
- 35. Eventide (1,444 words)
- 36. Late Supper (2,118 words)
- 37. Midnight supper (2,428 words)
- 38. In the wee hours (1,688 words)
- 39. Halfway to the dawning (1,766 words)
- 40. Not long before dawn (1,948 words)
- 41. Dawning (2,868 words)
- 42. After noon (3,014 words)
- 43. Teatime, and a little before (2,859 words)
- 99999. Best laid plans... (324 words)