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Missing  by TopazTook 6 Review(s)
DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/30/2007
Poor little Pippin--he's just trying to help! And so is Merry. But I wonder just how much Frodo is going to appreciate that help--I don't think he's ready to give over his sorrow yet.

Author Reply: Yes, I think Frodo would still be in a type of grieving at this point, since it hasn't even been a year since Bilbo left. And I think this may be one of those instances where the age difference between Pippin and Merry does impact how they understand or experience different things.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/19/2007
Pearl's birthday, is it? And Frodo's reminded of Bilbo's going by smoke, is he? Alas, Frodo--he has his share of grief, but also his share of accomplishment.

Author Reply: At this point, at least, Bilbo's leaving and the party that accompanied it are still pretty recent for Frodo -- it was only a few months ago, in terms of when the story's set. And, yes, it is Pearl's birthday.

LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/19/2007
O my.

Took a running leap into LJ this morning (no time for more than a gulp, to mix my metaphors) and saw this recommended.

Ooo, nice setup! What makes me think that Pippin's gone to look for Bilbo?

Author Reply: Thanks. As for where Pippin is (or gets to be, since right now he's running into Merry at the food table), only time will tell...

BeruthielReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/18/2007
Just one nitpick. The summary says this is 1412, but if Bilbo's party wasn't long ago and Pippin is twelve years old, it should be 1402.

Off to a very promising start!

Author Reply: D'oh! My brain must have been on vacation there. I fixed it.

Thanks!

Pearl TookReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/17/2007
Off to a grand start, Topaz! I'm looking forward to finding out what's next :-)

Author Reply: Thanks! I hope to get the next chapter posted in the next week or so.

Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/17/2007
Now, I hadn't thought of that. Frodo wouldn't exactly be thrilled with birthday parties after Bilbo left, would he? This is very interesting all around. I find myself wondering if Merry insisted Frodo come along or if Frodo was simply invited and didn't feel he could refuse? Looking forward to more.

Author Reply: I think it may have contributed to Frodo being a "loner." And I suspect that Merry can be pretty insistent.

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