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| Dwarves and Spiders by Manderly | 4 Review(s) |
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| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/28/2006 |
| Aldeon is indeed a wise big brother, and good for him for agreeing to make Legolas another bow with the same carvings as before. And Legolas does have a point about being bored because no one ever takes him anywhere. It's a strategy that, on the face of it, would appeal to a parent, but doesn't ever really work. Author Reply: Legolas is very lucky to have a brother like Aldeon. If all big brothers can be like that! The boredom complaint is a well-used one, but you are right, it seldom works. Just ask my kids! | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/28/2006 |
| Yay! Aldeon to the rescue. Or really Salque to the rescue, I guess, with Aldeon to add comfort. I'm glad he decided to be merciful to the dwarves. They did a good deed. Now, on to Thranduil! Author Reply: Between Salque and Aldeon, Legolas is certainly in good hands. The elfling should enjoy the indulgent company while he can. I don't think Thranduil will be quite as doting when his wayward son is returned to him, though one never knows! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/28/2006 |
| Well - Legolas appears to be able to twist Aldeon round his little finger. I just hope, for his own character development, that Thranduil manages to remain strong in the face of elfling-cuteness and express quite firmly his displeasure with elfling escapism. How embarrassing - an elf falling from a tree! I think Legolas would rather have been attacked. But he is unwilling to cast blame on the dwarves, which shows a nice honesty to the child. I'm glad the elves accept that being chased by spiders is a good enough reason for the dwarves being so deep in the forest. And I suppose spiders have their uses if they deter intrusion. If only they could keep the nasty creatures under control they could be the guard spiders of the forest. Author Reply: Yup, Legolas certainly has Aldeon wrapped around his little finger, and more. Good thing that Thranduil and Feren are there to balance the over-indulgence. The Legolas that I have created is certainly a spoiled brat, but I also like to think that he has a good decent base to him, a product of decent role models that he has in his family. I agree with you that Legolas would have much preferred being bitten by spiders and chased by wargs than to have fallen off a tree. How does a Wood Elf live that down? A battalion of trained spider guards - imagine that! Somebody should enlighten Thranduil where to direct his efforts. | |
| yanic | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 9/27/2006 |
| the stunted ones! that just had me in stitches, and all I could think of is Legolas's meeting with Gimli... stunted! lol glad to see Legolas is safe! Author Reply: I thought stunted ones was a funny name too for the dwarves. I did a bit of research before writing this story and apparently that was one of the names used by the elves when referring to dwarves. I am sure the dwarves probably have quite a list of less than complimentary names for the elves as well. I can imagine the exchange of insults between Legolas and Gimli at their initial meeting, if they were given the chance. | |