Celeritas · 22 February 2009 · Chapter 20: Berilac Brandybuck Meets the Ents
Concise and very (typically, meaning, not crazy like those Tooks and Brandybucks) hobbity. Thanks!
Author's reply
*grin* Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
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Reviews (362)
Andrea · 18 February 2009 · Chapter 20: Berilac Brandybuck Meets the Ents
But I don’t think I shall accept any drinks from them. LOL!!! A wise decision! I had completely forgotten that for those hobbits who lived near the Old Forest a moving tree would have been considered "normal" ;-) Thanks for reminding me again!
Author's reply
Well, I don't know about *most* hobbits, but the Brandybucks most certainly would have had no problem with the concept! But Bucklanders were a hardy bunch--and after all, they knew the trees had attacked the hedge one time!
Raksha The Demon · 17 February 2009 · Chapter 13: Old Man Willow
Ooh, dreamy, sleepy - SCARY!
Author's reply
Thanks! Old Man Willow was a very creepy episode!
Raksha The Demon · 17 February 2009 · Chapter 20: Berilac Brandybuck Meets the Ents
A clever drabble; very hobbity, and I love the last line. Berilac is a smart hobbit.
Author's reply
Well, he *is* a Brandybuck, LOL! I imagine this meeting as one of the highlights of his journey south.
Raksha The Demon · 17 February 2009 · Chapter 1: The Last of the Nine Remember
Beautiful and elegantly written. I think that one of the reasona Merry and Pippin travelled so much, and eventually went to Minas Tirith to live out the rest of their days, is because they could not really be understood as well in the Shire; they played a part in such a huge, desperate story that was so much bigger than the comfortable but narrow bounds of the Shire; and they needed the comfort and shared experience of not only the other surviving Fellowship members, but people like Eowyn, Eomer, Beregond, Bergil, Faramir and others.
Author's reply
I agree. Once the ties of marriage were broken by death, and their children were of age, I think they would have turned their thoughts once more to those who remained of their "other family". And thank you. I think dribbles are a rather elegant form of poetry.
Virtuella · 16 February 2009 · Chapter 20: Berilac Brandybuck Meets the Ents
>>>But I don’t think I shall accept any drinks from them.<<< That's probably a wise decision, hehehe. After all, new clothes can be costly. ;-)
Author's reply
That's quite true! I'm sure that he saw the troubles their growth spurt caused his cousins
GamgeeFest · 16 February 2009 · Chapter 20: Berilac Brandybuck Meets the Ents
*giggles* Berry is a wise lad not to accept drinks from Ents. Seeing all the trouble Merry and Pippin are going through with their height in the Shire probably helped with that decision too. ;)
Author's reply
I don't think he wants to go back to the Shire several inches taller! Not to mention that he would need new clothes while on his journey! He does know better than most that Merry and Pippin being taller is not necessarily an unrelieved blessing.
shirebound · 16 February 2009 · Chapter 20: Berilac Brandybuck Meets the Ents
How delightful. A wonderful blend of a hobbit getting a glimpse into a new world, and yet maintaining his practical, traditional nature. :)
Author's reply
Yes, Berilac is a practical and traditional hobbit, even though he's a Brandybuck! But it's a little hard to deny the evidence of his own eyes! It must have been a remarkable sight!
Lindelea · 15 February 2009 · Chapter 20: Berilac Brandybuck Meets the Ents
LOL! Practical Berilac! (I don't think I shall be accepting any drinks from them.) I'm surprised he even half believed! Good for him.
Author's reply
Well, *something* had to explain those "growth spurts", and of course, the Old Forest is pretty uncanny--so, half-believed. But the reality was a bit stunning!
Grey Wonderer · 15 February 2009 · Chapter 20: Berilac Brandybuck Meets the Ents
I remember this one! I wonder what might have happened if Berilac had decided to have some Ent Draught. Just enough to be taller than cousin Merry. hehehe
Author's reply
I'm glad you remembered it! I had forgotten it completely! I was over at hobbit_ficathon looking for something else, and there it was, and I was so surprised! Beri is a very practical Brandybuck!
Larner · 15 February 2009 · Chapter 20: Berilac Brandybuck Meets the Ents
Ah, but seeing is believing in this case--and he's undoubtedly wise in not accepting an Entdraft! Heh! Wonderful!
Author's reply
Yes, Berilac is not one to deny the evidence of his own eyes! And I concur on his wisdom! Thanks! *grin*
harrowcat · 25 November 2008 · Chapter 19: The Hobbit's Tea Song (Tea, Glorious Tea)
I'd happily drop in for tea and gossip any time dear.
Author's reply
Well, you are very welcome, sweetie!
Lindelea · 23 November 2008 · Chapter 19: The Hobbit's Tea Song (Tea, Glorious Tea)
Mmmm. Don't mind if I do. And then it's an afternoon nap, I think.
Author's reply
Have a nice nap, with your blankie. *grin* And dream of hobbits, I hope. *pats head and tucks you in*
Virtuella · 23 November 2008 · Chapter 19: The Hobbit's Tea Song (Tea, Glorious Tea)
That sounds like an invitation I would be very happy to accept! Very cute, very hobbity, very lovely.
Author's reply
Well, I am glad for your company! *pours out a virtual cup* Sugar? Milk or lemon?
PIppinfan1988 · 23 November 2008 · Chapter 19: The Hobbit's Tea Song (Tea, Glorious Tea)
I can't think of a better ode to Tea than this! Makes me want to sit back and enjoy a cup myself. :-)
Author's reply
*pours out*offers a biscuit* Put your feet up and let's talk hobbits...
GamgeeFest · 18 November 2008 · Chapter 18: Bound
What a delightfully spooky series! I never considered Frodo's POV of the Choices of Master Samwise. It's very likely he could have been conscious enough to understand some of what was going on, and of course he would want his dear Sam to save himself. Very intriguing.
Author's reply
I thought it would be horrible, if Frodo retained just enough consciousness to realize the danger, but was unable to move or communicate in any way!
GamgeeFest · 18 November 2008 · Chapter 16: A Stumble in the Dead Marshes
Oh, how terrible for poor Sam! This would only make him more protective of his dear master.
Author's reply
Yes, it would. The fall was canon, and I'm sure it was horrible enough, but then to add in the idea that he could see one that looked like Frodo...
GamgeeFest · 18 November 2008 · Chapter 15: The Rumour of Him
You really captured the creepiness of Gollum here. I can well imagine he had the villages in fits before he disappeared under the mountains. *shudders*
Author's reply
Oh, yes! I'm sure he did! He was a nasty little murderer and a cannibal to boot! *shudders with you* Gandalf's description of him is really chilling.
Virtuella · 2 November 2008 · Chapter 18: Bound
This wasn't actually spooky, but very impressive. Argh, Shelob's sting must have been a terrible thing!
Author's reply
No, not exactly spooky, but pretty terrifying, nonetheless. I think it must have been--Frodo seemed to have suffered from it just as much if not more so than the Morgul-wound in subsequent years! And when you think that Shelob was probably Ungoliant's spawn...*shudder*
Virtuella · 2 November 2008 · Chapter 17: Older and Fouler Things
Another creepy one. We're never quite told, are we, what kind of creature this actually was.
Author's reply
No, we never know exactly *what* it was, though I think that it might have once been one of Morgoth's allies, like the Balrog itself. Or maybe just some evil and dark creature unallied, like Shelob, but nevertheless drawn to the scent of Power coming from the Ring...
Larner · 2 November 2008 · Chapter 17: Older and Fouler Things
Oh, am so glad that in this case the stone throwing is given back to its canon culprit! The Watcher has been awakened, and it feels the lure of the Ring. Now that It's out in the world It has so much scope for calling to It Its Master's creatures! Shuddering!
Author's reply
Well, book trumps movie in my estimation, even though I occasionally use movie-verse elements. But I have always been interested in that scene--here's Boromir, a seasoned warrior, made tetchy and nervous by the wait outside the doors. While some of it, I'm sure, was just the idea that they were exposed in a difficult place to defend--but also, maybe, just maybe, the Ring was working on his nerves as well. And it seems clear that the Ring must have influencing the Watcher--at the very least, that hint of dark power would be a lure to any creature of the dark.
Celeritas · 1 November 2008 · Chapter 18: Bound
Ah, I was expecting this last one to be about Frodo since you'd already gotten all the other hobbits... The first dribble was chilling, especially the description of the heartbeat. As for the second, the idea of just being able to hear what was going on (wholly plausible, too, as hearing's supposed to be one of the last senses to go) but not being able to do anything, and Frodo's thoughts immediately going to Sam--perfect!
Author's reply
Yes, it just had to be Frodo! I tried to imagine his reaction to the poison: all of his perception and feeling trapped on the inside of his body, nothing from the outside save hearing. He would have felt panicked and helpless, and yes, he would be fearing for Sam's life, because he would think he himself was doomed.
Antane · 1 November 2008 · Chapter 18: Bound
I have wondered whether Frodo was conscious at this point enough to have his heart broken by Sam's grief and be helpless to assure him that he was not dead. Two great pieces out of a terrible moment for them both. Thanks for this series! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I have wondered, too. And for the purposes of this dribble, I assumed he was: paralyzed, but able to hear what was going on around him--helpless, trapped. It's a horrid thought, but I would not be surprised if it were that way. I'm glad you enjoyed these dribbles!
Andrea · 1 November 2008 · Chapter 18: Bound
It must have been a dreadful experience for Frodo to find out that he couldn't move, couldn't see or speak, but could hear everything! A *real* nightmare! Once again I'm fascinated by what you can express by using the dribble form. It's perfect here.
Author's reply
It's a horrid nightmare! I've often thought how dreadful it would be to be completely paralyzed and unable to communicate, and yet aware of all that is going on! It's an interesting verse form. And, as far as I know, it is unique to fanfic--I've never seen it in "professional" poetry anthologies.
harrowcat · 1 November 2008 · Chapter 18: Bound
brrrr....a stiletto of fire. This one really made me shiver.
Author's reply
I thought it would make a contrast to the stab of the Morgul-blade. If that one made Frodo icy cold, then perhaps Shelob's sting would be fiery--venom often seems to burn...