Time to Think - by Larner

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

B2MeM Challenge: 2009 Boring, mind-numbing, routine work.
Format: drabble
Genre: general
Rating: PG
Warnings: n/a
Characters: Pippin and Diamond Took
Pairings: Pippin/Diamond, not that it matters.
Summary: What might Pippin think of others finding his role as a Guardsman boring or routine?



Cue 2: Boring, routine work

Time to Think

“I don’t see how anyone can stand being a Guardsman,” Diamond said as they entered the new city of Annúminas through its great gate, glancing at the two Men who stood, one on each side. “It must be deadly dull work, having to stand there for hours, remaining absolutely still, barely allowed to speak with those entering or leaving the city.”

Pippin gave a knowing smile. “You’d be surprised, my darling wife, how much time it gives one just to think. And when trouble appears, you’d best think fast! Rejoice that these are here to deter ruffians from entering in.”

Comments

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

That's perfect, Larner! Love it! :)

Kaylee Arafinwiel

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

And I am glad you like it. Had thought of doing a series on one set of characters, but find that the prompts have their own agendas.

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

They do, don't they! I was surprised by Denethor's sister Aearwen deciding to have her say in the Isildurchil Dithen 'verse, but characters do what they will, I think! :)

Kaylee

[dreamflower]

Ha! Love it! I can imagine that at one time, when he first arrived in the city and was not yet himself a guardsman, he may have thought it boring as well.

But he took on his duties during a siege, so I can imagine it took no time at all to disabuse him of that!

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

I am certain you are right, Dreamflower. Pippin learned quickly how important his job could be, I think.

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

I can just imagine Diamond thinking this.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

And I am certain Pippin was indeed quick to disabuse her. Thanks so!

[nialoke]

Perfect! I imagine Pippin did need some time to get used to that role at first ;)

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

It is written he often found it boring having to stand about waiting for Denethor to require his services, but in the end he certainly indicated he could and would think what was needed next. Thanks so!