Daynawayna
· 7 June 2007
· Chapter 9: Sorting Things Out
OOOoooh! Poor Pippin! :( Poor, poor little hobbit! How much more angst do you think we can handle, Pearl?? It's called hurt/COMFORT for a reason you know!! LOL
Great job, and I like that Gandalf is playing "Dad" now. He'll fix Pip right up... won't he??
::wanders around forlornly until she knows poor Pip is Ok again::
Author's reply
Hi dear Daynawayna!
He'll be getting his comforting, I promise ;-) Gandalf's more a grandpa, LOL.
How are you doing? You seem frightfully worried, m'dear. Just keep in mind, I like pleasant endings.
elanor winterflowers
· 7 June 2007
· Chapter 9: Sorting Things Out
Ahhh! Poor Pippin! He's having a dreadful time of it; I hope Gandalf sets everything to rights soon. And I hope the others don't have to spend too much time away from Pippin. Next to being being the person struck down, the worst thing is being the person who loves him. Bearing not only one's own fears but the burden of another's suffering is a heavy load indeed.
This is a gripping story!
Author's reply
Thank you so much, elanor w. :-)
Yes, the lad is having a bad go of it, but healing will begin soon. He's not yet out of the woods, but at last they all know what's happening now.
It truly is very hard to see a loved one suffer, but our hobbits do have each other and all the Felloship to lean on.
Agape4Gondor
· 7 June 2007
· Chapter 9: Sorting Things Out
Bless Gandalf - good idea - and I'm not surprised that the rest of the Hobbits did not quite do what the wizard asked of him.
Author's reply
Hi Agape!
Bless the wizard indeed! He's a good soul. No, they would stay nearby to their kith and kin.
Thank you :-)
PIppinfan1988
· 7 June 2007
· Chapter 9: Sorting Things Out
Such a sad tale about young Bandy. And even now, I know our Pippin will rise up to the challenge and overcome his fears. I've been reading tales of late that depict Pippin and his courage, and I have no doubt your Pippin will be no different. He's understandably lacking a bit of self-confidence right now, but he'll come through like a sparkling diamond. :-)
I loved the reference to Pearl's earlier tales of Pippin hiding behind the curtains. I'm still loving this awesome tale!
PF
Author's reply
Thank you, Pippinfan :-)
I'm glad there are more writers doing tales that have Pip being brave. He really does end up a brave young hobbit.
I fear that Bandy's situation would have been all too common for many centuries.
Larner
· 7 June 2007
· Chapter 9: Sorting Things Out
Poor frightened lad. And he has reason--even if poor reason--to be frightened. Although some of the greatest of leaders in history, including Alexander the great and Julius Caesar are said to have been epileptic.
So glad Gandalf is there and has agreed to deal with this situation.
Author's reply
Hi, Larner, and thank you so much :-)
I thought I had heard that at least Julius Caesar had it. I was also thinking I might incorporate that in here somehow - not with Caesar obviously ;-)
Things will be calming down soon. There are struggles ahead but at least everyone will know what is going on.
Gandalf will be good for the lad :-)
Bodkin
· 2 June 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
Even Aragorn seems to have a tendency to look on hobbits as children sometimes. Simply because they are small and don't have dwarven-quality facial hair it doesn't mean that they are simple innocents. Frodo's in his 50s, for goodness sake!! Not to mention having - literally - been to Mordor and back. While Sam and Merry are about Faramir's age. (And, while hobbits take longer to come to adulthood, Numenorean men of Faramir's lineage can expect to live at least as long as hobbits.)
I'm glad that Pippin's nearest and dearest are learning what's up ... and I suppose there was some value in keeping it quiet until observations were complete. But I think Pippin could do with some good news!
Author's reply
I know that even with small people who aren't "little people" it is sometimes easy to forget how old they are. My daughter is short and young looking and has trouble with that.
Pip will get some good news soon!
Thanks so much for reading and responding, dear Bodkin!
Pipspebb.e
· 28 May 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
An absolutely riveting tale. I do hope this is not the final chapter. I thought I'd seen all types of hobbit stories, but this is the first I've ever seen dealing with the possibility of epilepsy following Pippin's injuries. I commend you for the courage to write on such a difficult topic. Well done, and please, do continue with this story. Like all of your stories, it is a gem dandy.
Author's reply
Thank you, Pipspebble :-)
It was/is Golden's plot idea, and I agree, an interesting different look at what could easily have happened to Pippin. This isn't the final chapter, in fact, neither of us are quite sure where this will end. I won't let it drag on forever though :-)
Thank you for your kind words!
Larner
· 26 May 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
Gran mal and petit mal are also names for them, the gran mal being major seizures with convulsive characteristics, usually causing fixation to one side of the body or the other, on the opposite side from the hemisphere of the brain that is involved.
At least he's not having psychomotor seizures as well, for those can be totally confusing!
Author's reply
Hi Larner :-)
I chose to go with even older names though grand mal and petit mal are the names I'm most familiar with too. The names in the A/N are the ones all the epilepsy organizations now use, that's why I used them there. I should have used all of them to have it be clearer. Thanks for bring it up. :-)
I actually prefer grand and petit mal, to me they are more easily understood, especially grand mal. "Tonic-clonic" means absolutely nothing to most people unless they have looked things up somewhere. Many people know that "grand" means big or complex and that "mal" means something that isn't working right or is bad.
Thank you for staying with us :-)
Dreamflower
· 26 May 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
Oh, the poor hobbits! And you've made me curious about cousin Bandobard.
I hope the situation is not as bad as it seems; after all, they *are* in Minas Tirith, where there is still a lot of the old Numenorean knowledge, and it's said they can fix just about anything except old age.
Author's reply
Hi Dreamflower :-)
Yes, they will be able to help, and don't forget that Elrond will be showing up in Minas Tirith soon as well ;-)
Thank you so much for reading and leaving your kind words.
PIppinfan1988
· 26 May 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
WELL DONE, Pearl!! You, too, Golden!
What a frightening experience for everyone. Seems like Aragorn needs lessons in time-management; how could anyone not see that angelic, cherub of a face in Pippin? :-) Merry shouldn't have blurted out Cousin Bandobard, but I can see his reason behind it. Pippin is a big lad and needs to know exactly what is going on with his body--there's no further need to hide it.
The details are excellent, as always, Pearl. :-) I am really looking forward to more!
PF
Author's reply
Thank you so much, m'dear :-) Golden is helping a lot with keeping me on my toes.
I think I'll have to do some looking at Merry, he's being a bit quick with things, people might start to think he's a Took ;-)
cathleen
· 26 May 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
Oh my. This story continues to delight and amaze me and I find myself looking for the proper words to express how impressed I am with your work. This is truly the most powerful, emotional tale I have ever read in this fandom. Magnificently and skillfully crafted, full of accurate description and time-period appopriate phrases. I look forward eagerly to each new chapter! Thank you for sharing this and I can't wait to see how you'll conclude this tale.
Cathleen
Author's reply
Wow, thank you so very much, Cathleen.
I will give credit where it is due and say that Golden has contributed a great deal. Like a professional editor, she has been requesting a fair amount of re-writing - something I do little of when I write on my own. I'm certain that has contributed a great deal to the feeling of it being "Magnificently and skillfully crafted," that you site. (I hope you read this, Golden :-) )
We both wished to have the details as accurate as possible and have done a lot of research into the various injuries/conditions Pippin has. Thank you for noticing and commenting on it :-) I also try hard to check the age/time period on the words and phrases I use.
You are very welcome, it is our pleasure to share this tale and our reward that you and others are enjoying it!
elanor winterflowers
· 25 May 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
I've been following along here for awhile and just wanted to say that this is just a fascinating story, and so very well written, too. I am alternately hopeful and heartbroken. I hope Strider and Parsow can come up with a potion that helps Pippin!
Author's reply
Welcome elanor winterflowers :-)
Thank you for your kind words and for reading our story. I think they will do well with Pip's treatment. Tolkien has healing available in Middle-earth that we did not have again in our world until recently - and some we still don't have :-)
Thank you so much!
Andrea
· 25 May 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
Oh my, what a sad chapter!
Not cured - that must have been like a blow to the hobbits! At least Aragorn and Parsow know how to make the effects more bearable.
Merry's reaction was like the first one a little too impulsive ;-)
He had the best intentions, of course, but in fact he frightened (or should I say terrified?) his cousin.
What happened to Bandobard Took? I've never heard of him before.
Last but not least, Frodo was great in this chapter! He lives up to his name "Wise by experience"!
I think it was indeed wise to leave Pippin alone, but not without assuring him that they waited just behind the door.
Author's reply
Hi Andrea,
It was a blow to them and for Pip to find out what he has.
Merry has been a bit impulsive in this story. I suppose a bit un-Merry like. I may have to explore why.
You will find out more about Bandobard in the next chapter. He's an OC.
I'm glad you like Frodo :-)
Thank you! :-)
Agape4Gondor
· 25 May 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
How extremly sad, but very well-written. I had tearsin my eyes. Dearest Pippin. I think Merry was right in telling him, but what a fearful thing to have to face. Now, somehow he has to know that he won't be facing it alone - and that it probably, with Aragorn's help, will not be as bad as the example he was given.
*sad, heavy, disconsolate sigh*
Author's reply
Hi Agape,
It is a sad thing indeed. It was one of the main injuries he would sustain from the very beginning of Golden's ideas for this story. He will not be alone :-)
Thank you so much:-)
Garnet Took
· 25 May 2007
· Chapter 8: Questions, Answers and Shame
Glad to see an update to this. I've been waiting anxiously for it.
Well, at least the truth is out now. I think Merry may have just caught Aragorn's bad judgment. He probably should have chosen his words a bit more carefully there.
Poor Pippin. First he can't figure out what's happening to him and then they tell him he has the falling sickness, which has so many bad conotations associated with it. I hope his inate sense of joy in life can come to the fore and help him cope with this. He's going to have to be flexible and cooperative with Strider and Parsow to get the herbs and dosages right to help him the most affectively.
Oh please don't leave us hanging too long.
Author's reply
Thank you so much, Garnet! Yes, Merry definitely didn't do the best here. I'm interested too to see how Pip does with his life from here.
I'll try not to leave you all hanging too long. I keep having other stuff that my family seems to think *has* to be done. Plus, Hubby and I were on vacation for almost a week.
Bodkin
· 12 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
Oh dear. Someone get Sam before he does himself any more damage - and gather the hobbits to support young Pippin.
Good thing Merry met Feva.
Good thing Frodo got Gandalf.
Good thing Parsow was there when Pippin lost it. And that Aragorn had turned up. The lad is going to need them all. Not appreciate their presence, perhaps, but need them.
Author's reply
Hi Bodkin!
You make a very good point in that last sentence.
Everything is out on the table now, all that's left is how to deal with it all.
Thank you :-)
Rhyselle
· 12 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
This keeps getting better and better!
I love Parsow! He's a great OC. And as for Mallefinnros and Feva.... Hmmmm. It popped into my head that perhaps the speculation that the little girl might be an angel in disguise isn't far off... first thing I thought of when she reappeared was "She's a Maia!" *giggle*
Regardless, I'm very happy to see the new chapter and I look forward to the new ones that you and Golden are creating. Golden, this is a fantastic concept, and you could not have paired with a better author to bring your idea to life! :)
Author's reply
Hi Rhyselle, and thank you for your kind words :-)
Mallefinnros and Feva are unique, that's all I'll say ;-) And I'm so glad you like Parsow.
Thank you for reading and responding!
pipinheart
· 12 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
Very nice...
Poor pippin is having such proublems...and he dosen't seem to find comfort in his friends for once...
Hope strider can help him...
please continue..
Author's reply
Hi pipinheart!
Things will improve (in some ways) soon, and his friends will be more helpful as well :-)
Thank you so much for reading and responding!
Andrea
· 11 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
Oh dear! There I thought everything would be fine if Pippin only found a healer - and now that!
I really hope Aragorn knows what to do. There will be a lot of explaining for him to do, which will be really difficult, for him and for the hobbits.
So, the old English term is "falling sickness"? That's very interesting, because in German we have nearly the same word, which is called "Fallsucht". That's also an old term for epilepsy. Both terms describe the effects of that illness and maybe the fact that those observing such a fit, did not know what to make of it, or the perfect remedy. I hope Aragorn knows more!
Author's reply
Well, he was trained by Elrond :-) I'm thinking he will have something that might help :-)
He does have some explaining to do and I'm afraid he won't have totally good excuses.
Thank you, Andrea!
Agape4Gondor
· 10 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
So extremely sad... for Pippin - who hopefully won't remember much of this, but for Merry.... my heart breaks for them all.
Author's reply
Hi Agape,
It will be rough, I fear, for all of them. Life is often like that. All will not be dark though.
Thank you for responding :-)
PIppinfan1988
· 10 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
Hmmm...I'm wondering about that little girl... ;-) I'm not speculating yet, but an idea or two has crossed my mind. :-)
Well, everything has come to a head and will soon be out in the open. King Elessar had just better up and answer some heavy questions Pippin's family and friends will have. I'm looking forward to this inquisition, and to Pippin finally learning what he is up against. Poor lad!
Waiting for more...
PF
Author's reply
Hi Pippinfan :-)
Are you now . . . You'll have to let me know elsewhere what you think ;-)
He'll have some explaining to do, I would think.
Dreamflower
· 10 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
Oh no! It's gotten worse. Poor Pippin!
Author's reply
Feart so.
Thank you for reading, Dreamflower :-)
Daynawayna
· 10 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
:O Oh no!!! Poor Pip! :( The angst is top notch, now just bring us the COMFORT after the hurt and I'll be good to go!
::climbs into the story and holds Pippin so Aragorn can heal him quickly:: LOL :)
Author's reply
Well . . . we'll just have to wait and see what happens. Glad you're here, DW :-)
Larner
· 10 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
Falling sickness was how it was known for ages, after all. No problem with me, of course. Seizures can certainly be frightening, particularly if you aren't expecting them.
Author's reply
Thank you Larner :-) It is how it was known - I would think it horrifying.
Garnet Took
· 10 May 2007
· Chapter 7: Found
That ending was heartwrenching. Poor Pippin, to be suffering like that and then to have such a dramatic episode right in front of so many people, many of them very close to him, is going to mortify him.
At least everyone now knows where he is and what is happening. Now they can get on with figuring out how to cope with it.
If that little girl weren't so sweet, I'd find her a bit creepy.:) She just seems to be there at the right time and perceive things far beyond most adults, let alone a child.
Can't wait to see an update. This story keeps tugging at my heart and nagging at my mind - in a good way.
Author's reply
Hi Garnet!
I'm glad it's tugging :-)
She is a bit unusual. I'll leave it at that ;-)
It is going to be tough on Pip and the other hobbits. It often isn't easy being tender hearted.
Thank you for reading!