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May the Valar Protect Them  by Nilmandra 1 Review(s)
rgbjReviewed Chapter: 24 on 1/11/2004
Varandil was very good with the ellyth, the prince and Tathiel. He has great bedside manner even if it was a bedroll instead of a bed. He sure drew Legolas right in. But as far as their physical condition. Tathiel would be dead if she weren't an elf. They have so much more stamina. Of course a lot of that was leeched away by supporting and nursing the prince. The ellyth are young and resiliant but Tathiel is very staunch in her goal. Return the prince to his father in good shape and if it kills her then that is the price she will pay. I liked the warm, safe environment but that is not right here so we better get moving. Their mission has changed now. Get their precious cargo home safe and sound and fast.
Also Varandil's take on Legolas' dreams was interesting. Children are so accepting. But Legolas accepts these dreams and the subsequent knowledge he gains as normal. I think it is good to normalize their experiences as much as possible. It will keep him focused on family.
Riawen likes warm baths better but Legolas doesn't even know what he is talking about. Is he in for a pleasant surprise.
Legolas likes his fruit. Too much fruit and he will be back in elfling diapers. He thinks he is to big for that. Not gonna happen he feels indignantly.
The turmoil in Tathiel's mind over food, the future and planning. She has to plan for the worst because so far that is what has happened. But she is no longer solely responsible for her little crew. She has let go of the ellyth now let the warriors help and support her and Legolas. Oh how romantic again. He called her nin meleth.
Well Legolas can't stand for any of that romantic stuff with ~his Tafiel~. Rawien gets beat up just for that. And doesn't everyone hate to be laughted at. But Tathiel likes hugs from Rawien and best of all you can hug Rawien as hard as you want, he won't break. So now another fun thing to do with Rawien. Maybe having the warrior around won't be so bad after all. Which is a good thing because Rawien has no intention of letting Tathiel go anywhere again except his arms.
Lathron is like having an imperfect web cam. He knows they have been rescued and that it was tumultuous. That Legolas is quite the little possessive toddler elfling with 'his ellyth' and 'his Tafiel'. Well let's be truthful what toddler of any race is less than possessive.
But oh dear what is this. DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER!! Oh sorry wrong story. But anyway Lathron senses danger and ada has learned it is good to listen to what Lathron dreams. And Bregolas knew that a long time ago so we are going to get a rescue party for the rescue party. Can't be too careful after all that has happened up to this point. After all they thought this was all a done deal about a year ago and we are still on the road.
Lathron even knows where they approximately are. By the Sea of Rhun. I am so proud to say that I got my map of middle earth (a leftover from the seventies)out and checked where their journey took them. I now know kind of where they are also. I didn't need a vision to tell me either.
So nice the king goes to Legolas' room to be and tries to imagine his little elfling home at last. Sigh.
AN - I thought you did a good job explaining the process of childbirth and the strengthening of the mother by the father clearly. Most writers don't bother to research enough to get details like this straight. There is a lot of elf rape out there and humanizing of the elves. The writers are human after all (well I hope so) and it must be hard to pull away and try to "think" like an elf. I feel you do a commendable job.

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