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| Journey's End by Nilmandra | 1 Review(s) |
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| rgbj | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 1/16/2004 |
| Winter time with snow. As long as it doesn't pile up and ruin everyone's commute I think snow is very romantic. Gracious. A little angst from Tathiel. I suppose she would be hesitant because of her physical condition. I like Rawien. He is so patient, kind and understanding. But sometimes in love and courtship you have to be bold enough to push a little. Tathiel needs him as much as he needs her. Saying good bye to the novice warrioress. At least ada let her see how hard it was to let her go. As far as embarrassing her, I can only quote Roseanne "Let me live long enough to humiliate my children as much as they have humiliated me." Every mothers chant. During the discussion about the White Council they really needed elfling laughter to remind them of why this is all worthwhile and why they must keep fighting and manuevering. I think getting something for Elumeril to occupy herself is a really good idea. I'm not sure how old she is in man years but she needs some useful art or craft to make her feel as if she is a participating member of elven society. Poor elfling. Tathiel is his anchor. Life without her constant presence is just too uncertain. Time to take care of this so he will have others he can depend on. Again ada steps in to take his rightful place. I am glad he knows what he must do to help Legolas grow beyond who he is right now. The prince could get stuck in a loop that would be so hard to break free from. But with his family's help he will be fine after a rocky period. Oh great we have Tathiel crying now. The bond with Legolas must be so strong that she just can't cope with letting go. She must be a strong fea indeed. Rawien is going to be so glad to have that strength by his side. It was sweet about the tapestry of Narawen and Elumeril. At least the king has something to look at that will bring her memory fresh to him at times. And little Legolas gets the last word. He is good at that with Tathiel. Lovely chapter. Lots going on and getting solved for moving on. I really enjoy your protrayal of Thranduil. I can accept him as bad for a story's sake but I really prefer good King Thranduil. I can't see the Legolas in the book or movie coming from a bad background. Author Reply: I like good King Thranduil, too. He can be flawed, as are we all, without being bad. Someone once commented that Tathiel was heroic, and it was interesting that it was her 'domestic' traits that made her so - caretaking and mothering children. I have long thought most mothers to be heroic, but the tasks receive little recognition (much as Aragorn says to Eowyn at Dunharrow). Tathiel did what she did without thought - it needed to be done and so she did. She didn't think about it and make a conscious decision. And the elves at home - Thranduil and the ellyth's parents - expected no less of her, for elves seemed to value their children, and they would do the same. Letting go must be hard, for Tathiel had to give her 'all' to best help the children, when it would have been easier for her to maintain a little distance. But now, for Legolas' sake, she must accept a different role in his life. I did foster care for a while, and letting go is like having your heart torn out if you invest in the child's life. (And I am glad you have another year with your daughter at home!). | |