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Fair, Strong and Cold  by adrinkcalled 5 Review(s)
AspenJulesReviewed Chapter: 8 on 6/2/2006
Oh... very good. I LOVE the 'ranger game'. Very well described, and full of emotion as well. I felt almost breathless myself as they played.

I also loved Faramir and Elessar's exchange, where the King inquires as to the well-being of his Steward and his Lady. His concern is not just as a king, but as a friend who cares about the people involved, and who perhaps also feels a little responsible for their happiness since it was at his request that they married.

And Faramir, holding "his gaze open for his Lord to search and understand"... excellent. It shows his beautiful nature, the trust he has for his King and friend, his absolute decency and honor. Wow.. that just got to me. *huge, deep sigh* I LOVE Faramir! LOLOL

And finally he says the words he needs to say, speaking out to her. "I have missed you." "I love you." I'm glad he spoke them first, and that they've finally reached out to each other in trust and love. *another sigh, with a sappy grin on my face* Great job, Ellethill!! Very satisfying!


BodkinReviewed Chapter: 8 on 6/1/2006
Yay! Patience pays off. I'm glad they've both managed to speak of their feelings and wishes. Although it must have been frustrating, those ten days apart must have been the clincher - with each aching for the presence of the other. And now, they're walking off into the sunset!

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/30/2006
A beautiful chapter.The "game" was perfect for lowering inhibitions.
I love Faramir's tenderness and concern.It was also nice to see Aragorn again.

Macphisto's girlReviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/30/2006
Ohh, very sweet! I like this story.
My favorite part of this chapter was the game. But, still can't see this like the end... don't know why.

Author Reply: That's because there's also the epilogue to post... :) Soon...

mingReviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/30/2006
The declarations of love are slightly too much on the side of cliche for me, but the sense of growing mutual respect, trust and love throughout the story was brilliant. The game in this last chapter, plus all their reactions to it, were undeniably sexy ;) Thanks for a great story!

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