My Collection of Drabbles by Periantari
Lindelea · 31 March 2024 · Chapter 123: A Sign of Hope (Faramir/Eowyn)
It's so nice to read a hopeful scene today. "alight with song and hope" and laughing and embracing and tears of relief... all good things.
Author's reply
Thank you! i love that scene so very much :) it's good to stay hopeful.
UTfrog · 30 March 2024 · Chapter 123: A Sign of Hope (Faramir/Eowyn)
Lovely
Author's reply
Thank you!
Lindelea · 16 March 2024 · Chapter 122: No Matter What End (Beregond)
Re: Beregond. While it was his plight ("dead man walking") that first caught my attention, it was when I tried to get to know him better by rereading his initial meeting and extended conversation with Pippin that I really came to appreciate him deeply. In that conversation, JRRT deftly paints his curiosity, eagerness to learn, open-mindedness, practicality, hospitality, courtesy, courage, loyalty, and unquenchable hope. (Now I'm wishing all over again that JRRT had written more about this particular Man...) So if you'd like to get to know him better, my suggestion would be to reread the last half of the chapter called "Minas Tirith" in The Return of the King.
Lindelea · 13 March 2024 · Chapter 122: No Matter What End (Beregond)
Ah, yes. Beregond described slaying the porter as a madness of haste was on me, and he would not listen, but drew sword against me. His soldier's reflexes likely took over, considering the adrenaline that must have been running through his veins at that moment. That death must have haunted him all his days, despite having saved his beloved Captain. Thanks for this glimpse into his thoughts! As I've mentioned before, Beregond is at the top of the list of my favorite Men from LOTR.
Author's reply
Thank you! I think Beregond did act with adrenaline in this crucial moment. I do not write Beregond much and have some tough time thinking about his importance but i'm glad you found this intriguing- i would like to explore him post Quest a bit too if he allows me. Thank you for your thoughts! :)
Lindelea · 5 March 2024 · Chapter 32: Always Here (Merry&Pippin)
I, too, have perceived Pippin as always wondering. I love the thought behind the gentle Western breeze.
Author's reply
Thanks so much! THanks for revisiting my old drabbles. :)
Lindelea · 5 March 2024 · Chapter 3: Deceptive Uncertainty (Merry)
Alas, poor Merry! And he will go through fear, fire and Shadow before the cousins meet again.
Author's reply
I love exploring "left behind" Merry and always wanted more fic relating to this.
Lindelea · 5 March 2024 · Chapter 4: Feelings of Guilt (Pippin)
I am eating up your hobbit drabbles today... I love this inside glimpse of Pippin's thoughts. Gandalf is at his wisest and best here, in exercising his gifts of courage and hope.
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I always love Pippin and wondered about this moment.
Lindelea · 5 March 2024 · Chapter 8: Here at the End of All Things (Frodo&Sam)
Ah, anticipating death - but it doesn't seem so bad, does it, when also experiencing blessed belief at the end of all things? - and not knowing that the Light portends healing and new life and new hope (and new adventures, though such things are not mentioned in polite company in the Shire).
Lindelea · 5 March 2024 · Chapter 40: Till the Bitter End (Merry)
Wonderful depiction of this crucial moment of decision!
Author's reply
Thank you! I truly thought it was a momentous time for our heroes to decide the next step.
Lindelea · 24 January 2024 · Chapter 116: Past the Winter's Snow
This is lovely! So many elements of hope woven into the scene despite winter's chill: spring, new life emerging, flowers blooming, "soon wed", sunrise, rebirth... and evil defeated. I greatly enjoyed getting a glimpse of Faramir in this mood.
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I am glad that this resonated with you. I always feel like Spring is the season for hope and rebirth. :) And i love writing Faramir and that it worked!
Larner · 21 January 2024 · Chapter 116: Past the Winter's Snow
My favorite season as well. Yes, the promise given as the snow and ice give way to flowers and new growth, and for his spirit as well after the unimaginable losses and graces shown to him and the world of Middle Earth.
Author's reply
Thank you! i am glad i could fit in so much in 100 words and glad for the prompt to help me think of this. You wrote it well in saying that he was faced with "unimaginable losses and graces".
Larner · 21 January 2024 · Chapter 115: Well-Deserved Rest (Faramir)
It would be some time before he could truly mourn properly for both his brother and his father. Nicely written!
Author's reply
I think mourning is indeed a process. I am glad that you think this was written well! =)
Larner · 21 January 2024 · Chapter 114: Good Ol' Rest (Sam)
Excellent way to relax!
Author's reply
yes i think so too. :)
Larner · 21 January 2024 · Chapter 113: Did You Not Know? (Merry/Estella)
Not a good idea for him to lead with a suggestion she could better herself. Heh! At least he got the ending right!
Author's reply
I think those that love us the most are the most courageous to offer constructive criticism- but perhaps Merry did that too soon without the proper courtship. ;)
Larner · 21 January 2024 · Chapter 112: It's Been a While (Sam/Rosie)
Ah, but the sweetness of being home once more with his own true love at Yuletide.
Grey_wonderer · 17 January 2024 · Chapter 115: Well-Deserved Rest (Faramir)
I just sent you an email about this one. I love the images in this and something about it makes me feel warm after all he’s been through I like seeing Faramir looking forward to spring and looking forward to his marriage. It’s like his hope for the future has returned.
Author's reply
Thank you so much for the feedback on email and here! =) glad it resonates.
Grey_wonderer · 17 January 2024 · Chapter 114: Good Ol' Rest (Sam)
I love the image of Sam in front of a warm fire resting. If anyone has earned that it has been Sam. I also like the way Foto is still looking out for Sam and because he’s feeling better and able to do so he’s seeing to Sam’s health and comfort. So very like.Frodo.
Author's reply
yes, i like to think of Frodo looking out for Sam at times too. Thank you!
Lindelea · 6 January 2024 · Chapter 114: Good Ol' Rest (Sam)
Such a comforting tale to go to bed on. Thank you. It's lovely to see Sam at rest at last. He certainly earned it!
Author's reply
Thanks so much! A happy and rested hobbit def helps before bedtime. :) For so many sleepless nights in MOrdor and the Quest in general, a good night's sleep is most cherished post Quest. :)
Larner · 18 December 2023 · Chapter 111: Challenge (Frodo)
It was a terrible trial for all of them.
Author's reply
Yes, it really was esp. the hobbits are experiencing their first challenge.
Larner · 18 December 2023 · Chapter 110: In the Mood (Faramir/Eowyn)
Sweet.
Author's reply
Thank you!
Larner · 18 December 2023 · Chapter 109: Shadow and a Hope (Faramir/Eowyn)
Oh, there's LOTS more footage! I was sorry they left out the kiss from the book! Lovely extension of the scene.
Author's reply
Thank you! and yes, there should've been MORE EE footage. They even shot their wedding but didn't include it in the EE- they need Extended, extended 20 year anniversary cut which would have been so nice to have! =)
Larner · 18 December 2023 · Chapter 108: Enchanted (Elboron)
Sharing these delights with family increases the joy exponentially.
Author's reply
yes, and i am glad Faramir lived through the dark times to experience this. :)
Larner · 18 December 2023 · Chapter 107: First Snow (Pippin)
A delightful scene, and so apropos!
Author's reply
Thanks so much! =)
Grey_wonderer · 28 November 2023 · Chapter 104: Your Heart's Desire (Faramir)
The ring may know Faramir’s wishes but it underestimates his strength of character. You always give me such insight into his character. Love this!
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I am glad you have another way to think of Faramir. :)
Grey_wonderer · 28 November 2023 · Chapter 105: When All Other Lights Go Out (Sam)
Dear Sam! He really was the strength in all of this. You write him so well here.
Author's reply
Thank you so much! He really was such a brave hobbit through all of the Quest. :)