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| The Findaráto Diaries by Fiondil | 7 Review(s) |
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| hawkeye | Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 8/4/2014 |
| Even the High King's court has talebearers! At least Arafinwë and Finrod are starting to fall in step with each other I think. I'm glad Finrod is wearing warrior braids and he stood his ground about it. His Atar's response was also telling. Seeing Arafinwë support his son was good too. Oh, and I can see Arafinwë getting all excited over fixing the receiving room for Finrod's court. If it happened that fast, he was probably planning it for a while and just waiting for the right moment to put his plan into action. It's an endearing thought, regardless. You would think that Amarië had learned her lesson, but apparently not *exasperated sigh* Whatever he might have been like before, she didn't need to be so rude. And I agree with Rúmilion, Finrod deserves better. I'm looking forward to seeing how things resolve themselves in your other story. Thanks, Fiondil :) Author Reply: Hi Hawkeye. Arafinwë was waiting for this moment for some time and probably had the workers all lined up and had chosen the fabric and everything long before. He was probably giddy with delight at being able to order the re-do post haste. Amarië is like a lot of people who remember you when you were in high school and haven't seen you in ages and still think you're the same person as they remembre from before, however they mentally labeled you, and they treat you accordingly without taking into account the fact that people can and do change over time. She'll learn and the manner of her lesson will be very interesting as you will see. Thanks for reviewing. It's appreciated. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 3/2/2010 |
| Ah, so Aldurilmon's attempt at having Finrod's ruling overturned has backfired? Good *eg* Well, I can't really blame Finrod for not being too happy about Amarië's return, considering how badly they got along before her departure. And I can't say I was impressed with the way she inquired first about his more 'elflingish' actions. Need I to mention that I enjoyed that horse case? I'd say Finrod made the right decision; if Caliondo can't keep his stallion under control, he will have to bear the consequences. (Though I know from experience there *are* horses who get out of everything - can you imagine a farm with half a dozen of that sort?) Now I have to agree with Rúmilion; Amari&eum; could have been nicer. That bit about Finrod still being a Reborn was uncalled for and has nothing to do with the fairness of his rule in this case. And Rúmilion's parting remark was *so* true! That's what I was thinking often enough - why should Finrod want to marry her when all she does is belittling him? Author Reply: I thought you would enjoy the horse case, Kitty, as I'm sure anyone who owns one would have. *grin* We had one or two such horses (and one particular pony) on the farm ourselves, so it's not too uncommon an experience. Amarië has a lot of growing up to do herself, but we know that in the end she does. Her attitude isn't unique. How often do we look at a person (perhaps from high school) and all we remember about them was what a jerk/idiot/snob,etc. they were and we see them that way now, years afterwards, and don't take into consideration that perhaps over the years they've changed? Happens all the time even within families. | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/15/2010 |
| Amarië should have praised Finrod for showing such wisdom; instead she opened her mouth and inserted her foot in it. Will she never learn? I don't blame him for not wanting to marry her. Author Reply: Ack! I can't believe I missed seeing this review when it first was posted, Tari. I've been re-reading this story and making some minor corrections and looking over reviews, which is how I saw I hadn't replied to yours. Mea culpa. At any rate, you are correct about Amarië and we do know that eventually she does learn -- the hard way. | |
| Parmalokwen | Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/5/2010 |
| I wonder what Caliondo was thinking? Was he simply negligent or did he hope to acquire either the stud fee or the foal? I'm not surprised Finrod's having such trouble remembering why he loves Amarië, I'm having trouble figuring out how he could have loved her in the first place! Pretty good for a Reborn? What's that supposed to mean? I'm glad Finrod is standing firm on the braid issue. And good for Rúmilion. He is right to stand up for his friend. Author Reply: I'm sure Caliondo wasn't thinking very clearly which is why he got himself in trouble. Amarië has a certain picture of Finrod stuck in her mind and she is finding it difficult to reconcile that picture with the reality in front of her. I know from personal experience that that happens a lot. How many of us have one picture of someone we knew a long time ago in our mind that does not jive with the person they are today? It's hard to let go of preconceived notions of how people should be. Finrod is confident enough to begin standing firm on several things, and not just the braids, and his parents are wise enough to allow him this. Rúmilion is a good friend to Finrod as are his two cousins. It's no wonder that years from now they will take Sador under their wing. | |
| ellie | Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/5/2010 |
| Finrod's new confidence looks so good on him and he stood up to his father about the braids, too. I'm glad of that. I love his new friends the way they stand by him in front of Amarie and let her know exactly what they think of her behaviour. And Finrod was just starting to reconsider her, too, and she had to go and ruin it by being such a disdainful little so and so. Is there a line for folks who want to slap her for being mean to Finrod? Author Reply: I'm glad you like Finrod's *new look*. He's learning to be more confident about himself and certainly the success of his court judgments have gone a long way towards boosting his morale. And I am sure there is a line for folks wanting to slap the elleth silly... just take a number. *grin* | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/4/2010 |
| She is beginning to realize, I think, that he is as he has become in the millenia of separation they have known. If she would have his love as she did once, she must begin to accept him as he is NOW, and find within that which she loved then. And it does appear that the commoner may have conspired to have his stallion cover his neighbor's mare! Heh! No wonder the ruling! Author Reply: Yes, she is, though it will take... er... divine intervention before she comes to the truth of it. *heh!!* As for any conspiracy on the commoner's part.... that may well be true even if he will never admit it. | |
| Sunny | Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 2/4/2010 |
| Really, Amarië, that is not the way to go if you want to catch your ellon! You will catch more flies with honey than with vinegar – and if you _stay_ bitchy, you are likely to see ambitious parents bringing their daughters to Court. To be sure, Finrod is unlikely to enjoy being hunted, although unless you start being nice to Finrod, he might actually find he enjoys the company of the avid huntresses more than yours! The dispute about the horses was quite amusing. And it was definitely the sort of case where Finrod would levy a “waste of my time” fine. Do you want to bet that Caliondo is _not_ going to let his stock wander in the future? Author Reply: Amarië has much to learn and of course we know she's a slow learner. *grin* I'm glad you found the case amusing, though I doubt if Caliondo did. *LOL* | |