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| Immortal Friends by jenolas | 2 Review(s) |
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| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 29 on 1/15/2004 |
| Good old Gimli, he certainly did a great job of antagonising Thranduil. Although I can’t blame poor Thranduil – he already dislikes dwarves and not only does he have them in his hall yet again but Gimli is the one to tell him of Legolas’ plans rather than his son. And of course, as well as Legolas leaving again, Thranduil has to deal with the fact that he is suffering inside and that his final times before sailing west will be spent away from his father. I’m glad Tathar liked Gimli immediately. He seems to have complete faith in Legolas’ judgement. “I take it that when the King said ‘guest room’ he did not mean the dungeons?” Now, that would have been hilarious! It must have been a bit of a learning experience for Legolas and Gimli, to travel with elves and dwarves who keep insulting each other, whether accidentally or on purpose. “Until now he had not realised how tiresome the other members of the Fellowship must have found his and Gimli’s initial dislike of each other.” I thought that was really interesting and it seems like it’s something Legolas, at least, regrets now. I really like the way you chose for the two parties to finally learn a bit of respect for each other! I suppose it’s just that it was the dwarves protecting the elves, who probably felt themselves superior warriors, and they did so without hesitation. Oh to have been present in that tavern! I can see why Aragorn wished he had been there. It seems too as though he is already missing such times with his friends. Still, it must be nice to have the power to close a tavern for a private party!! Author Reply: Aragorn was likely more afraid of what would happen if the party turned 'unfriendly' and decided to kep the possible damage to a minimum :) One cannot reallyblame Thranduil for reacting a little badly to Gimli, for as you say, the King had much on his mind, perhaps even a little jealousy that the Dwarf of all people would be spending more time with Legolas than he would? As for the Elves and Darves travelling together... must have been an interesting trip! | |
| LKK | Reviewed Chapter: 29 on 1/13/2004 |
| Beautiful, jenolas. I finally got a chance to catch up on this series of vignettes you're presenting. I love the relationships you've given us in the triangle of father, son, and friend. I also like the humor that you sprinkle throughout. (Galadriel's far-speaking to Thranduil was a delight!) Very well done! LKK Author Reply: Many thanks. This is becoming quite an epic saga and I am glad it is still holding your interest. | |