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Fair, Strong and Cold  by adrinkcalled 1 Review(s)
BodkinReviewed Chapter: 3 on 2/15/2006
Faramir seems to be putting in a bit more effort than Eowyn - but at least he gets to stay in his own home and country, while she has left everything familiar behind.

But they are showing themselves as good partners for each other - if only they can move below the surface and show some trust.

Author Reply: Yes, Faramir would put in more effort in the beginning. Apart from the fact that even from the start he had wanted to help Eowyn recover from whatever darkness the last years of her life had brought (this also being one of his reasons for accepting the marriage), he would also understand that she would give the most up, as she would also quit her lands and all that is familiar to her, as you've pointed out.
He would strive to make her comfortable, and sure of her place and role, perhaps also feeling a little guilty for bringing the marriage upon her (after all, it had been his King to come with the idea, even if Faramir had given Eowyn the choice). Plus, he knows her better than she knows him, and Eowyn would also have to overcome her mistrust of him - something he would know, and try, subtly, to help her move past.
Well, at least this is how I see it :) Thanks for pointing it out!

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