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Garnet Took · 30 April 2007 · Chapter 4: Forcing the Issue

Oh my goodness. Things have really gotten bad. I was not expecting Pippin to have something like that happen to him at the tavern. If he knew what he'd said and done, he'd be mortified. He would never intentianly do something like that to any of them. I felt so bad for him waking up the way he did, Yuck! That was awful. And now Sam is pretty sure it was Pippin who left the mess in tha bathing room, and he's liable to mistake the why of it. Pippin is in for a lot worse unless someone gets to the bottom of this real soon. At least it seems they didn't put him to bed on his back. That could have been really, really bad. I think I'm going to have to reread this chapter to get all the details. You must update SOON! I can't stand leaving them at this point. I won't have any fingernails left.

Agape4Gondor · 30 April 2007 · Chapter 3: Unspoken

I absolutely HATE it when people see something wrong and, either it doesn't register, or they feel it's not their 'place' to say anything - and poor Pippin is worsening! This was a beautiful thought - 'It was easy to accept their limitations, for all about them were soldiers with similar conditions.'

Larner · 29 April 2007 · Chapter 3: Unspoken

Small seizures, or transischemic attacks? I hope the former, as they are usually far less damaging in the end. And this would be confusing for those who aren't accustomed to seeing such things.

PIppinfan1988 · 29 April 2007 · Chapter 3: Unspoken

Awesome, Pearl! This is progressing *nicely*! I'm getting anxious as to how everyone will eventually find out what's up with sweet Pippin. Waiting eagerly for everything to come to a head soon...! :-) Very well done! PF

Golden · 29 April 2007 · Chapter 3: Unspoken

I am very happy, just like Pearl, that you girls like the story! :D Pearl is doing a great job with writing it! *HUGS* And even I know what is coming, I can´t wait to get the next Chapter into my hands...well or into my mailbox. *runs checking* @Andrea: Are you from Germany? Golden

Andrea · 29 April 2007 · Chapter 3: Unspoken

His cousins had said nothing . . . Sam decided it wasn’t his place to say anything either. And that decision will prove wrong, won't it? Oh my, sometimes I wished I could have a talk with Sam and tell him that he should forget about classes. They are friends now, and friends can tell each other everything. Or they should! But Pippin's cousins have also their difficulties. I can understand them, though! If I wanted to characterise myself, it would be a mixture of Merry and Frodo, I think :) I love plans, but on the other had I tend to brood over things! So, my reaction would probably be the same. Let's hope someone recognises the signs and helps Pippin to fight whatever evil memory is paining him! That's what I think it is. Great chapter! I'm looking forward to reading more!

Garnet Took · 29 April 2007 · Chapter 3: Unspoken

This chapter is amazing. You capture so many moments in such a short span of words. I loved your presenting the time they spent in Ithilien as utopian. It wasn't until they returned to Minas Tirith that they suddenly realized they were going to have to start living in the real world, where people weren't always understanding and helpful to those who were different or couldn't always do for themselves. Your description of morning breaking on the White City was beautiful. There is definitely a problem. Merry, Frodo and Sam are obviously seeing changes in Pippin, but they are not talking to each other about it. I get the feeling that Pippin even realizes something isn't right, but he's to frustraited with the situation to tell anyone. Merry's annoyed because he's one of those people who just gets on with things, he sucks up his pain, shuts his mouth and just keeps doing what needs doing. Frodo has this fixation that all things can be relearned and he's determined to see to it that he and Pippin both succeed, with or without Pippin's help. Sam, who probably sees this situation the clearest is too stuck in his ideas of class and propriety to speak to anyone about what he's seeing. At this rate, they're headed for disaster. You are doing a wonderful job, you and Golden both. Looking forward to whatever comes next.

shirebound · 29 April 2007 · Chapter 3: Unspoken

Oh dear, I'm starting to get very concerned! I hope somehow there is great healing ahead -- inside as well as outside -- for all of our dear hobbits.

Larner · 20 April 2007 · Chapter 2: Healing and Honors

Yes, Pippin was undoubtedly as overwhelmed as Sam and Frodo would be likely to feel the next day. Excellent descriptions, and very realistic. Loved how those honored had their tales told, and the Hobbits recognized their own amidst the several presented to the assembly.

PIppinfan1988 · 19 April 2007 · Chapter 2: Healing and Honors

Yep...I caught both places in this chapter that will show what is to come. ;-) Very, very, excellent, indeed! I can see how this could be troublesome when he becomes Thain, but we shall see how he copes, which is one of the many purposes of this wonderful tale. LOL, I see you have been to enough of your son's Award Ceremonies to see what one is like. :-) It was well done! I do like how you show the valour of other soldiers besides that of Merry and Pippin -- not to discount theirs at all, absolutely not, but I do believe that there were other soldiers just as courageous as our beloved hobbits. *Extremely* eager for more! Pippinfan

Dreamflower · 19 April 2007 · Chapter 2: Healing and Honors

Lovely! I alway enjoy fics where Merry and Pippin receive their knighthoods! You portrayed it very touchingly!

Dreamflower · 19 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Challenges

Poor Merry! He so needs to know all these things, yet he's almost going to have information overload--Frodo, Sam, Pippin, all needing his concern and care. I'm more than a little worried about what Aragorn's *not* saying, and I have a niggling suspicion about it. He seems to think he'll tell Parsow about it--I hope this means we readers will find out before Merry does.

Garnet Took · 19 April 2007 · Chapter 2: Healing and Honors

I'm so glad to see an update to this. I love the little bits of humor you wove into this chapter. I especially liked Pippin's plea, "Order them to stop." I knew something was not going to be quite right, and it was confirmed the first time Pippin repeated himself. The staring off into space is another sign. If it's what I think it is, I hope these episodes don't keep worsening, for Pippin's sake. But, as a Pippinhealer, I'm of a whole other opinion.(evil grin) I'm practically salivating for another chapter of this. You all are doing a fantastic job!

Andrea · 19 April 2007 · Chapter 2: Healing and Honors

King Elessar looked at the White Wizard. Had he ever seen Gandalf look more like a proud grandfather? The king smiled, he was sure he hadn’t. He could hardly wait to see the look on that dearly loved face on the morrow when Frodo and Sam would be honored. Great! Gandalf as a proud grandfather, I like that image :) But I'm really concerned about Pippin! What is it that he is seeing? His mind seems to be occupied with things he doesn't want to share with anyone else, not even Merry. Or maybe he doesn't understand what he sees? I'm really worried! P.S.: I fondly remember the story about Gimli's gift and I hope it helps our Pippin!

Agape4Gondor · 19 April 2007 · Chapter 2: Healing and Honors

Delightful chapter - and I know I should have been worried before, but I trusted to Strider's healing abilities - now, I'm concerned.

Lindelea · 19 April 2007 · Chapter 2: Healing and Honors

Aw. Am supposed to be writing and emailing meeting minutes to people, and instead I'm sneaking in to read this chapter. I love this part of LOTR, and this particular gapfilling period is what drew me into fanfic in the first place. Nicely done. I especially love the images of Pippin wearing his caretakers to a frazzle, and Gandalf as a proud grandfather.

shirebound · 19 April 2007 · Chapter 2: Healing and Honors

It was suddenly very easy to remember that, by the reckoning of his kind, Pippin was still a youngster. Strider sighed. With all the lad had gone through, that all the hobbits had gone through, he had allowed himself to forget how young Peregrin actually was. He went down on one knee, his height no longer being an advantage. He looked Pippin in the eye. “I promise you that you will be at their welcome and at the feast.” It was a king’s promise and Pippin gave him a proper reply. “Thank you, your majesty.” That passage is so wonderful. And this one... King Elessar looked at the White Wizard. Had he ever seen Gandalf look more like a proud grandfather? The king smiled, he was sure he hadn’t. He could hardly wait to see the look on that dearly loved face on the morrow when Frodo and Sam would be honored. Awwww. I'm just loving this story, ladies! :)

Agape4Gondor · 15 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Challenges

Oh my! Poor Pippin - but Merry has the strength to help him. Great chapters so far! Looking forward to more!

Agape4Gondor · 15 April 2007 · Chapter 0: The Blessing

Oh my! This is lovely - I like the idea - I often thought it was odd that Pip suffered so little from laying under a troll for hours on end!

PIppinfan1988 · 15 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Challenges

LOL, that was supposed to be *Really*... I can't type today. :-P PF

PIppinfan1988 · 15 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Challenges

I know you hinted as to what you wanted to convey in this tale, but...I am still utterly astounded. LOL, and I'm glad I don't know the half of it! As you know, I love the element of surprise -- and I am surprised, but then again, writing is your natural gift. :-) This story is absolutely brilliant, Pearl. I can't even pinpoint any exact part that I liked the best because I'm loving ALL of it. Poor Merry - having to be the one to receive so much bad news while he's still healing himself. Hmmm...I wonder just how long it will take for Aragorn's last bit of information to come out into the open... Parsow's character is growing by leaps and bounds - I really like him. This is one of the best Cormallen fics I've read so far, and I know that there is so much more yet to come! *Eeally* looking forward to more!! PF

PIppinfan1988 · 15 April 2007 · Chapter 0: The Blessing

I'm here! Last week was...well, I just thank God that it is now *last* week. :-P At the challenges, I read where Aragorn whispers the blessing to Pip, but only today did I stop to think about the kindness of such a gesture that it was - and that it is a blessing given to each first-born son. That is so lovely! Off I go to read more! PF

Bodkin · 15 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Challenges

I do like Parsow! He is definitely making a place for himself among the great! But Aragorn's information! And he's not telling everything - healers never do. Minimum information you can get away with ... Strider looked deep into Merry’s eyes. There was more. A fear that niggled at his thoughts. Did Merry really need to know when there was a fair chance that nothing would come of it? And yet, who better to watch for any symptoms? Could be a mistake, Strider! (Although I daresay Parsow will pick up on anything. Hopefully. He has a trained eye - but, when it comes to Pippin, Merry has a very, very honed sense of anything being out of place.)

Bodkin · 15 April 2007 · Chapter 0: The Blessing

Merry seems fragile like an egg at the moment. Tough and resilient in some ways, but he would be easily shattered. And if he's been shown all the positives first, he must suspect that there is a very big piece of bad news about to land on him.

Andrea · 12 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Challenges

Oh dear! What was it that Strider did not say? I'm really worried about that! Well, I don't expect an immediate answer, of course ;-) And Parsow is back! I really like your OC! Thanks to you and to Golden for yet another wonderful story!