Farmer Cotton isn't too far behind the lad, so he follows the inquisitive Pip inside and checks for his tracks. When he gets to the door, he sees the little rascal standing in the center of the reception room. He is stone still and seems to be staring at the only thing in the room. It is a small plant stand with a spherical object on top of it. The sphere is covered with a dark cloth that Pip is currently in the process of removing.
Merry thinks of the destruction that he and Pip witnessed at Isengard. He, Frodo, and Sam quickly make their way to the door to see if Pippin is dead yet. Hob can also see Pippin through the window as the black cloth is being removed.
Pip's action this round is to.......look. Why does he always have to look?
Everyone else can do whatever they like.
