dont go where i cannot follow .

        ‘  --- well , there is that row of rocks by the ol’ farmhouse . but , pip ---- does that count as a fence  ?  or is it more of a ---- garden wall ? does it even make a difference ?  ‘  the hobbit rocks back  upon  his  heel  as  his gaze scouts the area , and with a firm nod he makes up his mind .  ‘  alright  ----  lets go to the ol’ farmhouse , and then we’ll see where we go from there , yea ?  ‘

                he had not meant to disturb the elf , but in all honesty he was relieved to have some company . quietly as to not wake frodo , currently sleeping by the fire , the other hobbit makes his way to the elf , perching atop a large rock as hazel eyes drink in the starlight illuminating the night . ‘  they’re all mighty fine , i’d say . ‘ he agrees , stubby fingers plucking dirt and grime from his overcoat , ‘  --- but , ain’t it strange to think that it’s the same moon as the one back home  ?  my ol’ man could be lookin’ at the very same moon , right now , back in the shire . ----- or , well , not really --- he ought to be in bed by now . but i reckon you understand the sentiment .  ‘  

          ‘  it’s beautiful , thank you  ‘   a gentle smile curls at his lip as the darkness accumulated beneath his eyes dissipates at the sight of the fragile flower . they look to be such frail things , flowers . yet still they are strong enough to lift the heaviest of weights from the young hobbit’s shoulders . ‘  won’t be many flowers left soon , i reckon . autumn ought to be right around the bend , if this chill is anythin’ to go by .  ‘ 

        it is examination time , my loves . so starting today , it’ll be two weeks until both my oral & my written exams will be over & done with .  my presentation is on thursday ,  &  my essay is due friday NEXT week , meaning even the coming weekend will ( most likely ) be devoted to day time drinking & frantic researching . please , be patient with me ! i will do my very best to be on despite this , because honestly , i’ve rly been feeling my writing lately & i’d like to keep this up . ANYWAY , i hope you all had a great weekend , & have a good week ahead of you ! 

           the concern within the old wizard’s demand is not lost on the hobbit , and although he’s still reeling there’s no mistaking the fear veiling the atmosphere  .  stone cold dread lodges itself deep in his gut at the undeniable realization of what they’re about to embark upon , and the fact that it will most certainly not be just any journey . hazel eyes flutter from the wizard to frodo’s shadow stretching into bag end through the front door , concern similar to what plagues the wizard’s aged features flaring in his chest . his throat contracts around the fear , swallowing it down , further and further until it liberates his ability to speak . whatever may come on this journey , whatever they shall face , he hopes to be enough . all he has , all he can offer , is his company and his loyalty . oh , how he hopes it’ll last them to bree . ‘  ‘course , master gandalf . i don’t mean to .  ‘ 

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                another moment is spent in contemplation before his curiosity finally outweighs the suspicion. despite not being fully convinced of merry’s pure intentions he hesitantly returns his attention to the map , scrutinizing it closely in a final attempt to tell up from down . ‘  alright  , what of this  ;  we simply begin searchin’ and maybe it’ll --- sort itself out ?  ‘

      ‘  scared me speechless , you did .  ‘ the older hobbit speaks as a fond smile unfolds across his  face  at  the  antics  of his younger sister . a harsher hobbit would have chided her , but sam had  never  seen  the  fault  in  harmless  fun  ;  especially  not  that of his sister . ‘ were you but a head taller i’d mistaken you for one of ‘em dragons from ol’ master bilbo’s tales . ‘ 

        this was such a wONDERFUL THING TO WAKE UP TO i am nOT WORTHY ,         a thousand stars right back at you !!! 

             ‘   t’sure is  !  ‘   thumbs  hook  into loose suspenders as the hobbit rolls onto his heel , pride  puffing  his  chest  as  a  wide  smile  unfolds across his face  .   ‘  and don’t you mind any starin’ hobbits now , you see – they’re not used to this sorta’ thing .  ‘  he pauses , and one look down the road reveals the curtains fluttering in every window . he figures all of hobbiton ought to know about their visitor around time for second breakfast , ‘  they’ll settle down —- eventually .  ‘.

           yo buddies !! so , my sister wants to join the tolkien rp party but can’t make up her mind on who to play . since i’m still new around here i figured it’d probably be better to ask you guys if there’s any character you’d like to see on your dash . so ya , literally any lotr / hobbit character , who would you like to write with ?

           ALRIGHT , for those who are interested ; my timeline - flexible hobbit oc can be found over at @blomflicka . still under construction , but pretty much ready to go !!

       chilly water splashes ruthlessly with his every move , unaccustomed to the whims of rivers the hobbit can do nothing but his uttermost to stay on his feet atop the slippery rocks adorning the bottom of the river . every calculated step sends his heart racing in wild fear , his faithful feet are completely out of their element and can no longer be trusted to keep him upright . a voice suddenly beckon his attention , and despite the chiding tone he’s grateful for the presence of the other . immediately he stumbles to a stop , ceasing his clumsy waddling through the river .  ‘  apologies , i didn’t see you there .  ‘  he speaks with winded breath , muscles aching from their struggle against the stubborn water , ‘  hope i haven’t scared off - -- whatever it is you happen to be lookin’ for .  ‘

        ‘  hold on a moment --- , you got this from merry ?  ‘ a sudden gust of suspicion colors his  words  as he  arches  his  brow  ,  attention  temporarily  drawn away from the mysterious parchment . ‘  are you certain he hasn’t given us some bogus map just to pull your leg, pip ?  ‘

        ‘   well , i sure had no clue what’d become of it all . i’m glad for it to have turned out the way it did , though . wouldn’t have wanted master frodo to go through all o’that on his own , with grand stories being as they are .   ‘