Business And Pleasure - by Elwen of the Hidden Valley

[elwendell]

B2MeM Prompt:N42. Card:40 Concerning Hobbits. Free Fair
Format:drabble
Genre:Gen
Rating:gen
Warnings:none
Characters:Frodo and Bilbo Baggins
Pairings:none
Creator’s Notes (optional):none
Summary:Who says elections can't be fun?


Tolkien owns it all.

BUSINESS AND PLEASURE

Frodo recognised the black and white counters Bilbo dropped on the table. “I'd forgotten it was the senyear fair this Lithe. Who else votes for Hobbiton?”

Bilbo accepted a cup of tea. “Tom Cotton. Will you join me in Michel Delving, or would you rather celebrate in Hobbiton?”

His nephew considered. Hobbiton's own fair was fun, but he had never seen the Free Fair, and it would likely be seven years before he got the chance again. “I'd love to come, Uncle.”

“Good. I'll make the arrangements.”

The younger Baggins beamed. What gifts he would bring for his friends!

END

Comments

[shirebound]

This is a nice little moment between them, and a nice glimpse at the importance -- and fun -- of this seven-year event.

[elwendell]

I've never been clear whether it was just the voting or the fair, too, that was held every seven years. So I combined the two. ;)

[senalishia]

A wonderful little peek into Shire life!

[elwendell]

I want to live in the Shire...or Rivendell.

[kayleearafinwiel]

oh, I like this a lot!!

[erulissedances]

I just love the pure joy of hobbits with simple things. What a nice reminder about how wonderful time spent with friends can be.

- Erulisse (one L)

[elwendell]

I imagine the Free Fair being like Bilbo's Birthday Bash, to the power of ten.

[elleth]

Aw, this was sweet! You write kidfic well!

[elwendell]

Thanks. :)