Maybe it's the Accent by shirebound
Larner · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 5: Minas Tirith: Kitchen Duty
Yes, they learned it from the very best--from Frodo himself! And excellent exercise, I know.
Author's reply
I know, too! I've been going through hand and wrist exercises for a year now, and every little bit (or sponge) helps.
Larner · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 4: Maybe it's the Accent
Aha! So THAT'S how it was done, is it? No, Gandalf isn't prone to the Took spell, is he????
Author's reply
Of course not! Well, not that he'd admit...
Larner · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 3: Maybe He Should Just Stick to Water from Now On
Trust a slightly tipsy Pippin! Oh, dear, and Gimli was just sharpening his axe, was he? Shall we see how well it shaves Hobbit feet?
Author's reply
Sometimes it's more fun *not* writing a scene (such as 'what happens next...') than writing it! I'm sure Gimli will show admirable restraint. :D
Larner · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 2: A Fateful Meeting
Does he know what he's doing, sending that particular Hobbit child off to get cake? And that these two would get along so well from the start is only to be expected, I suppose.
Author's reply
I always felt, from the way Tolkien wrote, that Gandalf had a special fondness for and relationship with the Tooks. I can well imagine that he'd keep his eye on them.
Larner · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 1: Cousins
AAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Pumpkiny Pippin and splattered little Merry.
Author's reply
*giggles* Just couldn't resist that image. :D
PIppinfan1988 · 23 April 2006 · Chapter 1: Cousins
Absolutely darling!! I'm glad they plan to keep the wee "pure-bred rascal" for at least another year, lol. Just delightful! I'll be back for more... Pippinfan
Author's reply
Yes, good thing Pip's so loveable! :D
PIppinfan1988 · 23 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
This is soooo cuuuuute! There has to be a glitch with SOA alerts because I haven't seen these before. I'll have to go take a gander at the rest! :-) That's our Pippin--lol, forges ahead and doesn't look back. :-) Pippinfan
Author's reply
The earlier ficlets were posted in 2004, but this new one was just added. That might be the reason you didn't see the others. Thank you for enjoying them!
demeter d · 23 April 2006 · Chapter 2: A Fateful Meeting
"peered deeply into the child's eyes" and, no doubt into his soul. I always thought that Gandalf was as hard on Pippin all of the time as he was because he could see what Pip was capable of, and had a special spot for him. Delightful!
Author's reply
I agree with you. Gandalf truly wanted Pippin and Merry on the Quest, and he no doubt 'saw' great potential in both of them.
demeter d · 23 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
Another great piece! "This one's different",indeed! I need to find again where it was and who wrote it, but somewhere I saw a story where the reason both why Elrond was not going to let Pippin go with the fellowship, and the reason why he did were both the same. He and Gandalf both saw in Pippin a force of nature which caused things to happen around itself. A catalyst, the center of the tornado, if you will. I think all of us who read about him and love his stories agree that someone as unique as Pippin had to be different all along. thank you for a look at his beginning.
Author's reply
I think the story you're referring to is an older one of mine, "A Matter of Time". Thank you for remembering it!
Bodkin · 23 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
Adventurous little Took! They'll never manage to keep him in one place - then or later!
Author's reply
He was born such a... a Took! What an intrepid lad. :D
MaidenofValinor · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
Aw! Yes, quite different, and full of the Took spirit! What an adorable little baby Pippin was!
Author's reply
Wasn't he? We're so lucky to get to know him... at every age!
Linda Hoyland · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
It seems Pippin's character was formmed ver early on and he never changed.Very sweet.
Author's reply
It's such a delight to write about wee!Pip! Thank you, Linda.
Pearl Took · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
"Tookish spirit and mischief peered back. “I agree,” Frodo sighed. " LOL These are delightful!! Definite day brighteners! Thank you so very much, dearest shirebound :)
Author's reply
Thank you, Pearl! A bit of a journey to Pippinland delights me, as well! :D
Pearl Took · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 5: Minas Tirith: Kitchen Duty
In that hobbit's case, it's the eyes ;) hehehehehe
Author's reply
Pippin's accent... Frodo's eyes... Sam's cooking... Merry's intelligence... What a foursome!
Pearl Took · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 4: Maybe it's the Accent
"Yes, Billy. You can have whatever you want . . ." OH! We were discussing Pippin, weren't we! (It *IS* the accent :) )
Author's reply
Billy Boyd truly has the most captivating voice. What a lovely casting choice for our Tookish lad.
Pearl Took · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 3: Maybe He Should Just Stick to Water from Now On
Hehehehehe He's totally oblivious, isn't he? LOL
Author's reply
There are Tookish powers even beyond wizardry, as you well know. :D
Pearl Took · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 2: A Fateful Meeting
Yes, best remember that face! Sounds like Pip has another heart captive :)
Author's reply
I just love the idea of wee!hobbits. So tiny and yet so irresistible!
Pearl Took · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 1: Cousins
Pippin, Pippin, pumpkin eater . . . Well it doesn't rhyme properly but it's what popped into my mind :) I'm glad they kept him!
Author's reply
I think we all are! (And thank goodness for the film, showing that there really may *be* pumpkins in the Shire.) :D
Armariel · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
ohhhh my........you should send this whole collection to the "Cuteness Overload" site......along with all those doggies and kitties and duckies and what have you, Pippin would really shine.... Hope there is MORE to come.....this really brightened my day! o \|/ \|/~*@*~\|/ \|/~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~\|/ @~}~~~@~}~~~@~}~~~@~}~~~***~@~***~~~{~@~~~{~@~~~{~@~~~{~@ /|\~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~/|\ /|\~*@*~/|\ /|\ o ummm...an abstract?;)
Author's reply
*admires the lovely art* I never know when there's going to be 'more' to any of these, apparently! But I hope the fluff is neverending. Thank you so much.
Baggins Babe · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
These were a marvellous discovery, Shirebound. I don't know how I missed them. I love the way Pip has everyone wrapped round his finger. I was giggling at the idea of him trying to swing from Asfaloth's tail and calling him 'nice horsie!' Bwahahahahahaha!!!!!!! *snork* Thank you for another wonderful collection of hobbity tales. I'm a melted gooey puddle now!
Author's reply
You make me grin so big, BB! I just can't get enough of these hobbits, you know. (And I'm sure Limlight will be just as patient with the frolicksome -- but gentle -- Gamgee children!) :D
Andrea · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
“This one’s different,” Merry informed his cousin seriously. LOL!!! Shirebound, this is wonderful! Thank you for sharing :)
Author's reply
Thank *you*! Pippin is just such fun to write, especially through the eyes of others.
Queen Galadriel · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 6: Trouble Brewing
*giggling* Yep, this one's different all right! That's cute. I love baby Hobbits! God bless, Galadriel
Author's reply
So do I! Can you imagine how tiny they must be? :D
Queen Galadriel · 22 April 2006 · Chapter 5: Minas Tirith: Kitchen Duty
I had to read this one again. It's my favourite of all your ficlets. LOL! This is really cute: Frodo beamed at the two of them. “You’re my favorite cousins, again.” He began to slowly squeeze the sponge over the basin. Sam pulled Pippin aside. “Mr. Pippin,” he whispered, “I thought Strider told us that Mr. Frodo only had to squeeze that thing five times.” “Did he?” Pippin asked innocently. “Well even if he did, look how smug Frodo looks! He needs to think he’s gotten the best of us once in a while, you know.” “That’s pretty sneaky,” Sam said admiringly. “Who taught you how to do that?” “Merry and I learned from the best, Sam,” Pippin murmured, gazing fondly at Frodo. “The very best.” Awww! Off to read the next one! God bless, Galadriel
Author's reply
You sweetie. Thank you. I'm rather fond of this one, myself! Those cousins just bring out the fluff in me.
Queen Galadriel · 4 January 2006 · Chapter 5: Minas Tirith: Kitchen Duty
Haha! I don't know whose side to take! Of course Merry and Pip are doing the right thing in getting their cousin to exercise his hand, but then half the time I can't tell when Frodo is teasing or when he isn't. And I have to sympathise with dear, protective Sam, because I'd be the same way...only I'd add, "Mr. Pippin, Mordor? That is not funny!" :-) I love every one of these! Just what I needed after a very tiresome day! God bless, Galadriel
Author's reply
Thank you for all the sweet reviews, QG! I had a wonderful time writing these, and I'm so happy they brightened your day. :D
Queen Galadriel · 4 January 2006 · Chapter 4: Maybe it's the Accent
*rolls with laughter* Hahahahahahaha! That's too good! Oh, Shirebound, that's priceless! But so true! Pippin can say anything he likes, and it just makes you want to hug him or laugh or give him something nice! :-) God bless, Galadriel