Thanks for all the great reviews everyone, I'm trying to live up to
your expectations now and continue at the level of excellence you all seem
to think I've obtained! Pippin's answers now up for all who wanted them and
Galadriel's are coming next. I hope I've done the Lady of Lothlorien
justice!
"My Lady?"
"Yes Orophin, deliver your message." Galadriel answered, roused from her thoughts by the emergence of the border guard; but his appearance invoked no surprise from her. Orophin wondered in fondness at his Lady's knowledge of the unknown but knew better than to question it. Instead he presented the letter in his hand as she had requested.
"A letter for you my Lady."
She took it as he offered it to her. "From the Shire." She realised. Again the look of wonder passed the guard's face. She smiled and mocked him lightly. "I can not see through the envelope Orophin, as you seem to think I can, I merely recognise the style of the message."
"As you wish my Lady, but I beg of you to let us lesser beings marvel at your powers a little."
Galadriel laughed. "I may have magic at my fingertips but you have flattery in your tongue, but I beg of you to find another outlet for your talent. I have no need of it."
Orophin felt a retort on his lips, but another voice answered first.
"I believe this is where I come in, dearest wife, lest another should take my place in your ears."
Orophin left the Lord and Lady of the Wood at each other's company, and sort to rejoin his brothers at their post. Celeborn smiled at his wife, and took her hand to raise it to his lips.
"Another correspondence dear wife. Perhaps I should feel jealous that you spare them so much time." He joked, indicating the letter. Galadriel smiled in response.
"If my fears are proved founded, then you have no need of such an emotion my Lord." She said, beginning to open the paper.
"What do you fear?" Celeborn asked, growing serious for a moment, politely not moving to see the letter.
Galadriel laughed as she read the first few lines, setting her husband's mind once more at ease with the sound of her mirth, before showing him the contents. "I fear the time has come to look deep into myself and find the answer to some questions that I have been asked many times. Answers that may not be made easier by even such an insight as mine."
Celeborn did not comprehend Galadriel's words for a few moments, until he too read the first few lines:
First make a copy of this letter and change the answers so they apply to you. Then send it to all the people you know. You may learn some interesting facts about your friends!
"The Shire-folk have spoken, and we must obey." He retorted gravely. Galadriel nodded solemnly and read on.
Name: Peregrin Took,
Nicknames: Pippin, Pip, and The Biggun.
If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? Perhaps near Fangorn to see my friend Treebeard. Or perhaps Gondor to see Strider - or should that be King Elessar - every now and then!
What is your favourite place to be? Anywhere busy. I do dislike the quiet now more that I used to.
What is your least favourite place to be? Slung over the shoulder of an Orc. The sight is terrible and the smell is worse!
What is the last good song you heard? My sister Pearl singing to herself while she was cooking. I didn't catch the words, but the tune was most charming.
What is your favourite colour? The beautiful creamy brown of the underside of a ripe mushroom. And the sparkling silver of a river as it flows.
What is your favourite smell? I have to agree with Gandalf about pipe-weed. And Frodo about Rosie's mushroom stew!
What is your favourite article of clothing? My old blue waistcoat. I did miss it on my travels! Although I've had to have it let out a bit… I've grown a little since I left!
What makes you angry? Rude people with no manners. Being considerate never hurt anyone. Some of the nicest people I have met on my travels were the most considerate ones, which proves my point. I think?
What time do you wake up in the morning? Usually in time for First Breakfast, but always in time for Second Breakfast!
Can you juggle? Unfortunately no.
What would you hate to be left in a room with? Someone who won't share their pipe weed!
Is the goblet half empty or half full? Of good ale – half full. Of bad ale – half empty.
What is the first thing you think when you wake up? When's breakfast. Or I wonder what today will bring. But usually when's breakfast.
What is your favourite form of exercise? Walking to find some mushrooms! (I'm sorry, it's nearly time for luncheon and I've been invited to Bag-End for Dinner – Rosie's cooking!)
Who do you have a crush on at the moment? Well, I did spot a hobbit-maid at the market a few weeks ago. I wouldn't call it a crush but it certainly makes the trip more enjoyable. I think her name is Diamond. And it suits her – her ebony hair glistens in the sunshine and her eyes glisten when she smiles. It's not a crush though; it's not! She's just lovely to look at!
What have you got in your pocket? Some pipe weed and my pipe. And some twine. Mustn't confuse the two!
Who is most likely to respond to this letter? I should love to hear everyone's answers; these letters do so brighten my day and remind me of our great adventures! Come along everyone!
Who is least likely to respond to this letter? Sam, because he always seems far too busy, and up to the elbows in soil!
Please reply everyone! I think of you all often dear friends; these letters are both enlightening and entertaining! Best wishes to you all!
"Ai!" He lamented in mock sorrowfulness. "You realise dearest, that if you partake of this venture, then I too will be forced to endure it."
Galadriel copied his expression. "I am truly sorry husband, but together we will overcome, as we always have."
"You are my strength my love." He reached for her hand.
"And you are my inspiration my dear. But for now you shall be my scribe. Fetch me some paper." She softened the order with a smile.
"As you command." Celeborn bowed low and went to obey his Lady…
I know second breakfast isn't in the book, but it amuses me so it had to go in! And do you think he likes mushrooms by any chance? Galadriel's next, but I loose easy access to the internet soon, still I'll try to update as regularly as I can. And for Amarth and Aradi who want Gollum's answers - if anyone can think of a way for me to include him, I'm all ears! E-mail or review with (sensible please!) suggestions. And Hydro? Please don't make me do Treebeard! Although… I'll see if I get inspired. Until next time!
"My Lady?"
"Yes Orophin, deliver your message." Galadriel answered, roused from her thoughts by the emergence of the border guard; but his appearance invoked no surprise from her. Orophin wondered in fondness at his Lady's knowledge of the unknown but knew better than to question it. Instead he presented the letter in his hand as she had requested.
"A letter for you my Lady."
She took it as he offered it to her. "From the Shire." She realised. Again the look of wonder passed the guard's face. She smiled and mocked him lightly. "I can not see through the envelope Orophin, as you seem to think I can, I merely recognise the style of the message."
"As you wish my Lady, but I beg of you to let us lesser beings marvel at your powers a little."
Galadriel laughed. "I may have magic at my fingertips but you have flattery in your tongue, but I beg of you to find another outlet for your talent. I have no need of it."
Orophin felt a retort on his lips, but another voice answered first.
"I believe this is where I come in, dearest wife, lest another should take my place in your ears."
Orophin left the Lord and Lady of the Wood at each other's company, and sort to rejoin his brothers at their post. Celeborn smiled at his wife, and took her hand to raise it to his lips.
"Another correspondence dear wife. Perhaps I should feel jealous that you spare them so much time." He joked, indicating the letter. Galadriel smiled in response.
"If my fears are proved founded, then you have no need of such an emotion my Lord." She said, beginning to open the paper.
"What do you fear?" Celeborn asked, growing serious for a moment, politely not moving to see the letter.
Galadriel laughed as she read the first few lines, setting her husband's mind once more at ease with the sound of her mirth, before showing him the contents. "I fear the time has come to look deep into myself and find the answer to some questions that I have been asked many times. Answers that may not be made easier by even such an insight as mine."
Celeborn did not comprehend Galadriel's words for a few moments, until he too read the first few lines:
First make a copy of this letter and change the answers so they apply to you. Then send it to all the people you know. You may learn some interesting facts about your friends!
"The Shire-folk have spoken, and we must obey." He retorted gravely. Galadriel nodded solemnly and read on.
Name: Peregrin Took,
Nicknames: Pippin, Pip, and The Biggun.
If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? Perhaps near Fangorn to see my friend Treebeard. Or perhaps Gondor to see Strider - or should that be King Elessar - every now and then!
What is your favourite place to be? Anywhere busy. I do dislike the quiet now more that I used to.
What is your least favourite place to be? Slung over the shoulder of an Orc. The sight is terrible and the smell is worse!
What is the last good song you heard? My sister Pearl singing to herself while she was cooking. I didn't catch the words, but the tune was most charming.
What is your favourite colour? The beautiful creamy brown of the underside of a ripe mushroom. And the sparkling silver of a river as it flows.
What is your favourite smell? I have to agree with Gandalf about pipe-weed. And Frodo about Rosie's mushroom stew!
What is your favourite article of clothing? My old blue waistcoat. I did miss it on my travels! Although I've had to have it let out a bit… I've grown a little since I left!
What makes you angry? Rude people with no manners. Being considerate never hurt anyone. Some of the nicest people I have met on my travels were the most considerate ones, which proves my point. I think?
What time do you wake up in the morning? Usually in time for First Breakfast, but always in time for Second Breakfast!
Can you juggle? Unfortunately no.
What would you hate to be left in a room with? Someone who won't share their pipe weed!
Is the goblet half empty or half full? Of good ale – half full. Of bad ale – half empty.
What is the first thing you think when you wake up? When's breakfast. Or I wonder what today will bring. But usually when's breakfast.
What is your favourite form of exercise? Walking to find some mushrooms! (I'm sorry, it's nearly time for luncheon and I've been invited to Bag-End for Dinner – Rosie's cooking!)
Who do you have a crush on at the moment? Well, I did spot a hobbit-maid at the market a few weeks ago. I wouldn't call it a crush but it certainly makes the trip more enjoyable. I think her name is Diamond. And it suits her – her ebony hair glistens in the sunshine and her eyes glisten when she smiles. It's not a crush though; it's not! She's just lovely to look at!
What have you got in your pocket? Some pipe weed and my pipe. And some twine. Mustn't confuse the two!
Who is most likely to respond to this letter? I should love to hear everyone's answers; these letters do so brighten my day and remind me of our great adventures! Come along everyone!
Who is least likely to respond to this letter? Sam, because he always seems far too busy, and up to the elbows in soil!
Please reply everyone! I think of you all often dear friends; these letters are both enlightening and entertaining! Best wishes to you all!
"Ai!" He lamented in mock sorrowfulness. "You realise dearest, that if you partake of this venture, then I too will be forced to endure it."
Galadriel copied his expression. "I am truly sorry husband, but together we will overcome, as we always have."
"You are my strength my love." He reached for her hand.
"And you are my inspiration my dear. But for now you shall be my scribe. Fetch me some paper." She softened the order with a smile.
"As you command." Celeborn bowed low and went to obey his Lady…
I know second breakfast isn't in the book, but it amuses me so it had to go in! And do you think he likes mushrooms by any chance? Galadriel's next, but I loose easy access to the internet soon, still I'll try to update as regularly as I can. And for Amarth and Aradi who want Gollum's answers - if anyone can think of a way for me to include him, I'm all ears! E-mail or review with (sensible please!) suggestions. And Hydro? Please don't make me do Treebeard! Although… I'll see if I get inspired. Until next time!