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Elf, Interrupted: Book One: Glorfindel Redux by Fiondil	6 Review(s)
hawkeye	Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 9/29/2014
Námo doesn't take any prisoners, does he? Hopefully Glorfindel isn't scarred for life, poor ellon. Glorfindel is the sort of person who needs a purpose in life, more so that most. He needs a reason and forward motion in whatever he does, so it's reasonable that he chafes under simply "being" as far as he can tell. I was surprised that Námo and Irmo got angry with him for wanting to protect his friend, though his protection did seem a little extreme. My guess is though, that these extremes are because of his emotional youth. Glorfindel's response was interesting too. I don't think Námo intended for him to flee the way that he did. (It serves him right to have to chase Glorfindel so far ;) Hopefully the effects on Glorfindel's feä will not be lasting. He is strong, but in comparison to a Vala he's quite fragile. Arafinwë and Eärwen are full of surprises. I suppose that's happened when you've been married for a millennia though ;) They are good for each other, and are wonderful parents. I love Sador. Hopefully he supplies Finrod with many more bowls of water int he future ;) Author Reply: Hi Hawkeye. No, Námo does not take prisoners. And he and Irmo are rightly angry at Glorfindel for abrogating for himself a role that he has not been asked to take on. Be Finrod's friend and even brother, but not his guardian. Finrod doesn't need protection even from Amarië, whatever Glorfindel thinks. Glorfindel fleeing the way he did will be something of a concern to the Valar later on as you will see. Arafinwë and Eärwen are experienced parents so they've learned to take things in stride and Sador is the typical younger brother always getting his older brothers into mischief. Thanks for reviewing. It's appreciated.

Scarlet	Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 11/27/2009
I am reading your story now (only at about ch.19) and I can't say I like what I feel. Your Valar treat the Elves like their puppets, seemingly merciful and loving, but try think independently, or act upon your own wishes.... You'll immediately be put back in chains, even if they are of gold. I hope to see some real independence as the story goes on. I try all the time to remember your view of a reborn being child-like again, at least emotionally, but with all my personal views of the Valar in Tolkien's world, it's hard. I am NOT their admirer, to put it mildly. Sorry, I had to vent my feelings somehow. Apart from that, I am captivated, and caught in the web of this story. I am now going back to see what's next. Thank you for this story. Author Reply: Hi Scarlet. I appreciate your point of view with regards to the Valar. They are not everyone's cup of tea and I think the way they are portrayed in the Silmarillion work against them. I hope as you continue reading you will see that the Valar are not putting the Elves in chains, gold or otherwise, or treating them like puppets. They are very much in parental-mode at times and perhaps that is what you resent. grin At any rate, I thank you for letting me know how you feel. The fact that you are willing to read on is hopeful.

Kaylee	Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 7/27/2008
"Look at me, Glorfindel." Námo’s tone had softened somewhat but was still colder than the snows of the Helcaraxë. Glorfindel slowly complied, but when he looked into the Vala’s eyes... shivers I didn't think anything could be colder than the snows of the Grinding Ice. Anything. I really don't envy Glorfi here. Although, later... Námo sat in his own chair and bent over to stroke Glorfindel’s hair. The touch of the Vala’s hand sent shivers through the elf’s body, but whether they were shivers of fear or delight he could not say. He closed his eyes and sighed. Soon the Vala’s ministrations brought him back to himself and he felt connected again to the world around him. Opening his eyes again he saw an expression of concern on Námo’s face. "I’m sorry, yonya. Your fëa fled far from my wrath and I had to search long to bring it back. How do you feel?" Glorfindel attempted to sit up and Irmo helped him but did not let him go, for which the elf was grateful, for he still felt weak and light-headed. "It is I who should apologize, lord, for... for incurring your wrath in the first place. I am well now." Námo smiled and Glorfindel, gave a cry, not of fear, but of joy for the forgiveness he felt in that smile. He tried to reach for the Vala and Námo pulled him onto his lap and held him close, softly singing the lullaby that had so soothed the elf when he had been in Mandos. Glorfindel never felt more loved and would have gladly lain in Námo’s arms until Arda was Renewed, but eventually the Vala stopped singing, though he continued to hold the ellon in his embrace. I like how Namo calls Glorfi "yonya". huggles Glorfi When Glorfindel next awoke, he was back in his own bed and it was morning. He had just enough time to realize that Finrod was standing over him with a wicked grin on his face before the ellon poured a bowl of very cold water over him. "FINROD! YOU ARE SO DEAD!" Arafinwë and Eärwen, walking hand-in-hand as they made their way to the family dining hall, stepped nimbly aside as their firstborn son ran past them laughing followed by a dripping and very naked Glorfindel screaming maledictions in several languages. Arafinwë and Eärwen, walking hand-in-hand as they made their way to the family dining hall, stepped nimbly aside as their firstborn son ran past them laughing followed by a dripping and very naked Glorfindel screaming maledictions in several languages. Husband and wife stared down the hall at the retreating figures and then looked at each other. "Just like old times, isn’t it dear?"Arafinwë said, his eyes twinkling. Eärwen reached up and gave her husband a less than chaste kiss in answer and Arafinwë responded in kind. When they finally broke apart he noticed Sador leaning against the door of his suite grinning hugely. "And what are you so smug about, hinya?" "Glorfi’s chasing Finrod around the rose garden," the ellon said with obvious relish. "And...?" Arafinwë prompted, knowing there had to be a punch line in there somewhere. Sador’s grin became wider, if that were possible. "But he doesn’t know that I’m the one who supplied Finrod with the bowl." King and Queen looked at each other and started laughing. Yes, just like old times, indeed, Arafinwë thought and bent down to kiss his wife again. laughs ~Kaylee!!! Author Reply: Well, you didn't really comment on this chapter, but I can tell you liked it alot. grin My favorite part was Glorfi waking up just in time to get a soaking. LOL

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 2/12/2008
Am listening to an argument between my grandson and daughter as to whether or not you are allowed to be online due to your physical placement at this time. Both are so certain they know everything, and both are so unwilling to admit s/he could possibly be wrong! Heh! Love this correction of Glorfindel's pride. Author Reply: Glorfindel has a lot of pride needing correcting. grin

Edlyn	Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 4/6/2007
"Ah, he can be taught!" Sorry about that, I just couldn't resist. I just about fell out of my chair laughing at Námo's admission that they brought Glorfindel to the alternate reality "...well...because we can." I was so tickled at that. Námo's (in fact all the Valar's) willingness to admit their foibles and to not pretend that they never make mistakes are one of thethings I like about your portrayal of them. Only Eru Iluvatar is perfect. We and the Valar can only attempt to emulate Him to the best of our abilities. Oh, dear I was right. Glorfindel, you really should mind your own business but if you did you wouldn't be you. Glorfindel has jumped to a lot of erroneous conclusions in regards to what friendship is and what kind of person Amarië is, and even the kind of person Finrod is. If Lord Námo hadn't corrected Glorfindel's misapprehensions I shudder to think about what Finrod's and Glorfindel's lives would be like. The friendship would be strangled and both would lose so much of importance. What's really sad is that there are plenty of people out there in the world who do abrogate the responsibility for others' lives to themselves, be it a parent or sibling or spouse. It is sadly the starting point for a lot of the abuses that are out there. Luckily, Námo knows just how far to go and what to do to straighten out his little elfling before any damage is done to Glorfindel and Finrod's relationship. Not that it is a pleasant experience. Chastisement isn't meant to be pleasant; the unpleasantness is what makes it memorable so the lesson sticks. I can't describe how the passage following Námo's order for Glorfindel to look at him made me feel, at least not on an open forum. It touches too close to some tender points for me. If you are interested in the details of my reaction I'd be glad to discuss it via private email. I could feel the forgiveness given by Námo once Glorfindel admitted his error and apologized (though, of course, it was already offered) as I read the paragraph and oh, like Glrofindel I most certainly would be happy to remain in such loving arms till the end of the world. There are times when I feel myself wrapped in the arms of God, my loving father, when everything is as close to perfect as this world can get (though it doesn't happen as often as I might wish...I'm greedy in that way) and that is what I imagine Glorfindel felt. Námo (and all the Valar for that matter) are loving parents to the Eldar in everything that counts and are especially good parents in that they will correct their wayward children as well as shower them with love and healing. Ah, ha! I was sort of right in regards to the issue of oathtaking. May I indulge in a smug grin? Yes, keeping estel in our hearts is so very important. And while we can't understand why we are inspired to do things, I think it is very possible to know in our hearts that what we are doing is right in God's eyes, so long as we listen. LOL I can just picture the final scene! Oh, my! I wonder which Valar inspired Sador to play that prank and to involve Finrod in it? What a wonderfully fun way to end the chapter. And it was most certainly charming to see that Arafinwë and Eärwen still after all these centuries share the physical side of love as well as the emotional and spiritual. And if anyone needed any reminder that the three Reborn are still elflings at heart this should have dispelled that misconception. Lovely, mellon-nin, simply lovely. May you lived blessed, Edlyn Author Reply: As I wrote this chapter, I could almost see Nämo blushing at the admission about why he and Irmo brought Glorfindel to the alternate reality, as if he'd been caught out doing something he really shouldn't have. lol >>I can't describe how the passage following Námo's order for Glorfindel to look at him made me feel, at least not on an open forum. It touches too close to some tender points for me. If you are interested in the details of my reaction I'd be glad to discuss it via private email. Well, that's your decision to make. I have my own reactions to deal with whenever I read that particular passage, which is why I refused to describe just what exactly Glorfindel saw in Námo's eyes when he looked into them. Suffice to know what the consequences were and that they weren't lasting, though they were obviously fëa-shaking. And if such an experience could do that to one of the Eldar, I shudder to think what it might do to a mortal. I have no idea who, if anyone, inspired Sador and Finrod to play such a trick on Glorfindel, though, naturally, I have my suspicions. lol

hanci	Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 12/27/2006
That went from lighthearted to tense really quickly. Angry Námo, not a nice experience. Especially when one has seen only his kindness and love for such a long time. Glorfindel needs more purpose in his life... Well, if he needs to feel responsible for someone he will be really happy in Imladris for he will have his hands full with the twins, according to fanon. :o) Sador?! He really flourishes there, doesn't he? Author Reply: No, Angry Námo is not a nice experience at all. Glorfindel has some growing up to do, as this chapter shows. Actually, as the last scene shows, they all need some growing up to do. Sador, of course, is in his element, playing the "younger sibling" to Finrod and Glorfindel.

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