dear_mun | (no subject)

[Now you've got his attention. Damn you forever, curiosity]

How can I be expected to fairly pay your for your services rendered if the terms aren't clearly set between us?

I meant Gandalf, Frodo! It might be best if you don't ask Gandalf for the fireworks.

[ he wants those things dang it! ]

I am not sending Sam to do it. I like having a gardener and I like having that gardener in particular! With his hair intact!

[stealing from Gandalf is out of the question too. In case you were thinking it Merry.]

Edited 2012-03-24 11:22 (UTC)

[ why yes i am thinking that, fro-bro! how did you think we got the first round of fireworks in the first place? ]

Sam's too... well. He's not fit for something like this.

You mean he's too responsible for something like 'this'.

[And you were caught immediately, with the fireworks now forever out of your direct reach. Being able to take one or two fireworks at all is hardly what one could call unlimited access!]

Well, yes. Can you actually see Sam taking something from Gandalf by himself?

[Frodo thinks on it very carefully but has to admit Merry has a point]

No, he really doesn't seem the type.

Precisely.

[ see, frodo? see why it just has to be you? ]

I'm starting to find your price too steep when it comes to (possibly) having you two remain around long enough to drive off my relatives.

(he could probably get one or two fireworks before Gandalf caught him but he'd at least not get caught immediately like you two, wisdom does come with age]

Too steep? I've only given you one in exchange, and you haven't even heard Pip's yet!

[Frodo actually looks a little nervous now]

And quite frankly, I'm not so sure I want to anymore!

But go on, I should be fair.

You should. Going against your relatives isn't exactly an easy task, as you very well know!

[ clears throat! ] Two barrels full of Longbottom leaf, then.

Yes, of that I am well-aware.

Two barrels? Although after your first request, it doesn't seem so bad.

[ mm-hmm, mm-hmm, see, merry can be quite reasonable! ] A week.

A week! [the math on how much it would cost, indefinitely, makes him sound a little faint for a moment]

You aim to drain me out of Bag End entirely, and then I suppose I would not have to worry about my relatives dogging my steps!

Edited 2012-03-26 18:59 (UTC)

I won't hog it all by myself, of course. I'm to share it with you, as well - Sam too!

How generous of you! I am to go from Master of the Hill to perpetual guest in my own smial. Samwise, at least, would retain his own position.

Some pipeweed and no home is a small consolation.

[Maybe facing his relatives after all is a better option, Merry!]

Edited 2012-03-27 22:45 (UTC)

...so that's a no, then?

... I did promise I would hear you out on your price. And then Pippin's. Do go on.

That's all I'm able to think of, for now.

For now, he says. Goodness

That is a relief! And should I expect better or worse from Pippin?

You should ask him to find out.

[ nope, not thinking about coaching pippin, what are you talking about ]

After how hefty your demands were, I am not sure I should! With your combined prices, there might not be anything left to guard.

[that is pure evil, why do you do this to your cousin!]

Edited 2012-03-28 10:10 (UTC)

Don't be silly, Frodo! You are, of course, more important than all the fireworks and Longbottom leaves combined.

That would almost be touching if it came from anyone else and under different circumstances. At least I know I rate higher than those two combined.