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Hello m'dear! And a belated Happy Easter to you, too. Felicitations and great joy! Am delighted you continue to enjoy the new drabbles. They are a pleasure to write (mainly because they're so short, admittedly!). Thanks for R & R-ing, and all the very best, cousin mine! Mrs -G- ;)

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Hello Linda Hoyland, there were so many brave horses and valiant creatures that defended ME alongside the humans/elves/dwarves/etc, that - as an animal lover - it seemed only right to honour some of them. I'm glad you're enjoying the series. I particularly liked hearing who your favourite two drabbles were about: Bill's & Shadowfax. From sweet and humble to majestic and kingly - it makes a lovely contrast! Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello Andrea, why did 'diva' come to mind? Because Shadowfax was being one. Eat your heart out Diana Ross! Thanks for R & R-ing, m'dear. M ;)

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Hello Larner, carting a wizard around who was seemingly determined to throw himself into the worst hotspots in Arda couldn't have been any fun, eh? Still, Shadowfax is a meara - and not just any old meara at that! I'm sure he laughed often in the face of danger himself. Just so long as there were no boulder-chucking trolls involved ... Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;) PS: I tried several times to leave a review for Chapter 57 (A Moment of Light) of your Another Moment of your Time frodo-centric fics, but regardless of how often I clicked on the 'Leave Review' button, or how quick, hard/soft I tried to click said button, it just wouldn't let me, even though I was logged in. I even (rather craftily, I thought) navigated to the Chapter List page, then worked my way down every chapter, clicking on each one and scrolling to the bottom of the page to see if it would let me leave a review. Again no joy. So, let me just tell you now that I thought 'A Moment of Light' was poignant, wonderfully vivid and beautifully poignant. Poor wee Frodo ... *sniffle, sob* M ;) Author Reply: I said 'poignant' twice. What a numbskull! I meant to say'descriptive' the first time, because you have such a gift for it! M ;)

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Hello shirebound, it was hard to resist the temptation to portray him as the noble, heroic Lord of the Mearas. Hard, but not impossible ... Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello Andrea, I'm glad you like that line in particular. Initially I thought it might seem a bit too pretentious, but the contrast between the shining purity of Asfaloth and the corrupted steeds of the Riders' won out in the end. I do feel really sorry for the wraiths' horses, though - those once-magnificent beauties should be grazing safely on the lush plains of Rohan, not carrying the foulness of Mordor on their backs. Poor wee horses! Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello Larner, a precious burden indeed! And a very blessed horse - his best pal was the very dishy Glorfindel ... THanks for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello shirebound, thanks very much. That particular line gave me problems, because I wanted to write 'melodious defiance' (in contrast to the unearthly screeches of the Nine). But in the book, they're described at that point as being 'wild and shrill', and to use melodious when they were clearly anything but (at that point) might've seemed like downplaying the gravity of the situation too much. *shrugs* Still, I'm glad the alternative worked as well for you as it did! Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello Lindelea, he is a remarkable steed, isn't he! Just wish PJ had had Glorfindel riding him in the films ... *sigh* Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello smelly bloom, I was going to tyoe fragrant bloom, but 'smelly' made me smile more ... *chortles* It's nice to be seen, I must admit, though you might still have a wait on your hands for a new chapter of you-know-what. That fic demands more attention than I can give it just now, and I'd rather not make a mess of it in my haste to post a new chapter. Rest assured that I shall get back to it, though! Glad you're enjoying these wee offerings in the meantime! Thanks for R & R-ing, cuz. M xx

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Hello again Lindelea! Well I'm really pleased you're enjoying the drabbles so far. And the choice of words :o) Thanks very much for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello Lindelea, thanks very much! Did Bill(-to-be) some good to see a raised fist in a positive light. At least we know he'll always be happy from then on. Well, apart from that infamous flight from the Ring-wraiths. And the equally frightful encounter with those hungry wargs at Moria ... Ahem. Thanks for R & R-ing, Kara's Aunty ;)

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Hello Kevana, it is a pity they didn't have the Middle-earth SPCA to look for those poor abused animals. Still, at least Bill had Sam. And lots of kind-hearted (and, frankly, quite yummy) elves to soothe his many injuries. The Eagles are fascinating. Don;t think Tolkien elaborated too much on their race, but I do recall stumbling across a fanfic that explored their society in a bit more depth (it was really good, too). Naturally, I read the fic so long ago that I can't remember what it was called or who wrote it ... *sheepish smile* Thanks for R & R-ing, and for your lovely feedback! Kara's Aunty ;)

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Hello Andrea, crikey! I didn't realise I forgot to reply to this review - I'm so sorry! Ah, Gandalf's so droll. Even when his life's in peril, there's still a hint of acerbic wit about him. Which is nice, 'cos it helps to lighten up an otherwise very dramatic moment! Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks very much for R & R-ing, m'dear. M ;)

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Hello Larner, thanks very much! Gwaihir is magnificent, and really very noble and brave. He deserved a chapter honouring him, methinks! Thanks again for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello shirebound, even stranded at the top of Orthanc, Gandalf never loses his dry wit, eh? What a man! Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello Larner, Sam is a natural with Bill, isn't he? Sometimes I think he's part-elf himself! Thanks always for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Happy Birthday, my Tooky bloom! I didn't even know I had these last three reviews for this chapter. Must be something wrong with my alerts. But I'm pleased you enjoyed Bill's little outing, and would be honoured if you would indeed accept it as a birthday gift. 21 again, eh? *chuckles* Thanks for R & R-ing, m'dear! Cousin Mo xx

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Hello Andrea! Thanks very much. I'm sure Bill appreciated it too - especially as it contained food. Poor wee, half-starved pony! Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello galathil, a lovely life indeed! After he escapes those bothersome Nazgul on the road to Rivendell, and those hungry wargs at Moria ... Crikey, he deserves his rest after all that! It's more than a pony should ever have to deal with! Thanks very much for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello Ellyn, I'm sure he was, too. And his life only got better from there on - despite being chased by Ringwraiths and wolves! Thanks for R & R-ing, M ;)

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Hello shirebound, thanks very much. Seemed a fitting analogy for our favourite gardener! THanks for R & -ing, M ;)