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Elf Academy Part Deux by Fiondil	20 Review(s)
Diana	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 3/20/2014
Hi Fiondil, Slowly, ever so slowly, catching up. Enjoying the story very much! It would have been just the right slam if Alex or Derek could have said something like "Oh, I'm so relieved you are all safe! I know such mighty lords would probably be safe but we know that our world can be dangerous to anyone not familiar with it. Alex refused to leave the valley in vigil for your safety!" You get the idea, although it might not be in character. But could you imagine the SHAME? As it turned out I thought the punishment was pretty fair. BIG dishonor for a warrior to have their sword taken away (wonder what Freud would say) by daddy because they're too foolish to have earned them. I see Finrod is living up to his title! I'm happy that Glorfindel has his friend by his side again. The Vangelis song that is his theme is hopeful but lonely as well (it tore my heart when I read the words). It feels safer now that there are reinforcements in the neighborhood. I'm also glad for Vorondur's comments about Elven fallibilities. It would be hard to be a Human around those people no matter how polite they are. Thanks again for the wonderful tale! That's enough outta me! B. B. Diana Author Reply: Hi Diana. It is a big dishonor in a feudal society such as the one the Elves live in for the "youngsters" to have their swords taken from that. Sort of like your dad lifting your license so you can't drive. The reunion between Glorfindel and Finrod has been long overdue; they really need each other and Vorondur is very wise about a lot of things, which is why he's a psychiatrist. grin I'm glad you are enjoying the tale. Thanks for reading and reviewing. It's much appreciated.

Serindë	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 9/11/2012
Laurendil is absolutely right. A prank, even a stupid and dangerous prank is one thing, but watching another slowly freeze to death is completely different thing. Now, it could be argued that they were not aware of what they were doing, but no remorse even the day after? I do not envy Finrod. He must be pretty disappointed. On the other hand it is also difficult when your father is also your Liege. My aunt was a teacher in a small village school, so she taught also her children. One day my cousin played with her friends instead doing her homework. The next day she were given an exam by my aunt, who was aware how unprepared my cousin was. My coisin has never forgotten the "F". Author Reply: Hi Serindë. I don't think these three really understand just what they did wrong and why it was wrong. Finrod is very disappointed and no doubt blames himself for not properly educating his son about Mortals and you're right, it is difficult when your father is also your leige. I always felt sorry for the kids who had parents as teachers. It was bad enough that my mom was the guidance counselor's secretary. grin Thanks for reivewing. It's much appreciated.

harrowcat	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 8/24/2012
Childishness is not alway related to age! An apt punishment for the three Amegos and a clever tale to link with them. Having experienced a mild form I'm with Alex over the bronchitis. It might be the last thing he would suffer with! Author Reply: That's certainly true, harrowcat. Some people never grow up in the right way (being childlike rather than being childish - two completely different states of being). We'll see if the punishment helps these three get over themselves. Thanks for leaving a review. I appreciate it very much.

obsidianj	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 8/11/2012
The title had me snorting into my coffee. But it is fitting. These 3 need to learn a lot. And what was Findalaure thinking? He reminds me of a boy in the middle of puberty. Spouting things in the heat of the moment, without really thinking about what he is saying (at least I hope that he wouldn't have said that in a less confrontational setting). Taking away their swords and making them serve the humans was a fitting punishment. Let's just hope they learn fast. I don't think they have yeni to see the errors of their ways. Author Reply: Hi obsidanj. Yes, the title is indeed fitting. As Finrod points out, his son (and the other two) are very young in experience if not in age and so we see them and Findalaurë especially as being less than politic in their attitudes. We'll see just how fast they learn the error of their ways in later chapters. Thanks for commenting. It's very much appreciated.

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 8/11/2012
snicker You mean 'van' means 'goose'? Now that's a word I'm likely to remember easily, even if Quenya and Sindarin aren't exactly my strong suit! Glad to see that Derek and, even more so, Alex are alright. Really had been worried that Alex would end up with pneumonia or something, knowing you! Findalaurë really did it! Arrogant little toerag! The way he spoke about why they hid in the woods made me quite angry – no wonder Alex wanted to go and give him a good punch! Was it worth it?!? God, did that elfling learn anything about history? How could he be so callous about the death of his own father? And what did he expect, for heaven's sake? How does one look particularly heroic? Besides, the Elves have their share of heroes, too – do all Elves look heroic? That brat needs some common sense, really. Hm, to just take their weapons seemed not enough of a punishment at first, but when I considered what the swords mean for them, it fit quite well, actually. They think they are something better because they wear weapons, so to take them away is a good way to tell them they're not worthy of that honour. That the Mortals got to decide when they get their weapons back was the icing on the cake – and that they were forced to serve them. Hopefully they will learn something from that, not end up resenting the Mortals even more. Particularly Findalaurë; the other two appear to be a bit more sensible. Author Reply: Hi Kitty. Yeah, "van" means "goose". In fact, in Elf, Interrupted, Finrod calls Glorfindel "pityavan" or "little goose". Anyway, Findalaurë is indeed an arrogant little toerag and I think a disappointment to his dad right now. Hopefully, he is not beyond redemption. We'll see how things go with him as the story continues. And taking away their weapons is just about the worse punishment they can have given their culture. Thanks for commenting. It's much appreciated.

UTfrog	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 8/9/2012
First review in 3 chapters, but not because I did not enjoy them. I hope the "three amigos" is a foreshadowing that everyone has learned from this near disaster. Author Reply: Hi UTfrog. I'm glad you enjoyed reading the recently posted chapters. We'll see just how much everyone has learned from this near disaster eventually. Thanks for reviewing. It's much appreciated.

someone	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 8/8/2012
Some random things this chapter made me think about: This chapter makes one wonder what were those young elves like in Valinor (poor Celebrían, having a cousin like that!). Though it is possible they are just being difficult because of a culture shock... The only thing the Wiseman Elves and Alex (and Derek) need now is Farrel meeting the three amigos or the other Elves, and he as the leader of that ACCU team could cancel the permission to continue the Academy. The staff being involved with the transfer of illegal immigrants from outer space should be enough of a reason! If there are more Elves that are coming from Valinor, Finrod could send the brats back on Vingilot. That might be too cruel to the young Elves, though. And for this chapter, insulting Finrod's sacrifice wasn't the smartest thing his son could have said. They got away a bit easily, but perhaps losing their swords to the horrible mortals was hard for them. Author Reply: Hi someone. I have no idea what these young Elves were like in Valinor but I suspect that culture shock is playing a part, if not necessarily a large part, in their present attitudes and behavoir. And certainly insulting Finrod's sacrifice wasn't at all smart. Hopefully Findalaurë and his gwedyr will learn differently once they actually get to know the Mortals with whom they must now live and interact. Hopefully Farrell won't know too much about the new arrivals any time soon. We'll see how Glorfindel plans to sneak them all into Wiseman without certain parties being the wiser in the next chapter. Thanks for your thoughts. I appreciate you sharing them.

Agape4Gondor	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 8/8/2012
Oh! The one really important thing I wanted to say about this chapter. And I forgot! "Was it worth it?" Findalaurë retorted, glowering at Alex and Derek. "Excuse me?" Finrod said in a whisper, paling. The other Elves acting as witnesses all stirred and there were looks of disbelief on more than one face. Besides the slight to humanity, I died for Finrod. After what he went through, the unspeakable horror of his sacrifice - to have it dismissed so lightly. And by his own son. Good grief, Fiondil. Could you thrust the knife any deeper???? Author Reply: And Findalaurë's words show you just how far from his father he is in his respect for humans, Agape. Findalaurë has yet to love the other, that which is different from himself, yet no less worthy of respect because of it. It is a lesson many humans have yet to embrace, as well we know. And I'm sure Finrod felt as much anger as sorrow at his son's words. Hopefully, Findalaurë will learn the truth, even as Finrod did all those ages ago when he first came upon Bëor and his people and fell in love with them.

Agape4Gondor	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 8/8/2012
I've decided I am bloodthirsty. Really. I wanted blood. I wanted these three to be tarred and feathered. Drawn and quartered. Branded. Hmmm - branding sounds like a really good idea. I finally tried to find my more noble side and agreed with the punishment. (I might regret this in upcoming chapters. I don't believe dear Finrod's son will repent or learn anytime soon.) Poor Alex. He really gets the brunt of bad things, doesn't he? I keep hoping the Valar will leave give him a break. Crikey! Glad Derek is still with him. Important to have a otorno nearby. Nicely written chapter. Author Reply: Hi Agape. You and many other readers. I was surprised just how blood-thirsty some of them are, but I think Finrod's punishment is the better route to go. We'll see how successful these three are in redeeming themselves. Maybe they just needed a wake up call to reality. And yes, it's very important to have an otorno near by and I'm sure Alex appreciates Derek's presence. Thanks for reviewing. It's much appreciated.

Tari	Reviewed Chapter: 58 on 8/7/2012
So, the "brats" have been given a lesson in humility. The question is, will they learn anything from it? One can only hope so. Author Reply: Hi Tari. We will see if the "brats" have learned from this as the story continues. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.

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