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| Under My Wing by Edoraslass | 6 Review(s) |
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| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 27 on 12/10/2006 |
| Oops, I forgot that I'd already reviewed this chapter. But that's okay, it deserved an extra one from me! | |
| Raksha The Demon | Reviewed Chapter: 27 on 12/10/2006 |
| I could see Denethor, under other circumstances, writing a very strict book about the care and feeding of young lordlings, with much emphasis on discipline. Nanny knows how important discipline is, but also that Faramir is much too young for severe discipline and would not really understand it anyway. And her way of blending light punishment with common sense does the trick. I like the way you've written little Faramir as a strong-willed child who is intelligent and usually good-natured, but not a saint. Author Reply: Holy crap, I sure missed this comment! Yes, I think getting Denethor to understand that little kids canNOT be treated like new recruits could be very challenging - I have this picture of Denethor with a whistle, like Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, only not so understanding. :) There is no thing as a child who is a saint. And how boring would that be, anyway? | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 27 on 8/5/2006 |
| Great chapter, who would have thought that Faramir could bite so hard. I love how the nanny solved the problem. It would be hard for them to see each other but not be able to play with each other. Author Reply: Those little ones can really sink their teeth in! And baby teeth are surprisingly sharp. In my experience. :) It's amazing how effective just keeping kids apart can be, especially kids who do really like each other, and are just having a bad time of it. Thanks, grumpy! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 27 on 8/1/2006 |
| I love loving Boromir. Who will even tolerate biting Faramir - because he's Faramir. And Denethor would never understand. He's got no grasp of the infant psyche. At least Finduilas knows enough to shrug off infant insanity and know it's no reflection on Nanny. Author Reply: Yes, Boromir's come a long way in tolerating his little brother, hasn't he? :) Ha, Denethor's probably trying to think of ways to carry out trade boycotts or something on Faramir. :) But you'd be surprised how many people I've met who don't actually get that two year olds are not creatures of logic. Thank you, Bodkin! EL | |
| RAKSHA | Reviewed Chapter: 27 on 7/31/2006 |
| I have the feeling that Faramir is going to hear about this incident in later years - I can just see 35-year-old Boromir showing the scar to his soldiers some night in a tavern and explaining that he was bitten by the Captain of the Ithilien Rangers. Loved the way the brothers made up, also Finduilas' handling of Denethor. Author Reply: "Faramir's your Captain? You'd better watch yourself -- look what he did to ME!" Thank you, Raksha! EL | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 27 on 7/30/2006 |
| I have never been at the mercy of a biting toddler thank goodness but I can just picture this happening. I think that the only person who could really get the point across to Faramir is his brother, with a little help. Author Reply: Thank you! Poor Boromir - he never expected that! And I'm sure there are many times when Faramir's the only one who can talk sense into Boromir, as well. EL | |