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| Immortal Friends by jenolas | 2 Review(s) |
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| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 1/17/2004 |
| I love the passion they all seem to be showing for the new colony in Ithilien. I thought the little mention of how thrilled Faramir is was wonderful. He seems to have known exactly what the elves would have wanted. There’s such a sense of teamwork and shared passion for this project. I can’t believe the Rangers learned some Sindarin – what a lovely welcome for the elves! Tathar is so good to Legolas. He seems to be doing his best to distract Legolas from his melancholy and give him something to focus on – how cute was it when he got so excited that he grabbed Legolas’ hand to drag him off?! And then when he realises that his friend cannot be pulled from any misery he’s feeling, Tather offers him any support he can. “Then tell me why your heart is in turmoil”. Ah, such a beautiful way of asking of him, and it shows that while Tathar doesn’t understand how it feels to have the sea call to him, he knows that it is his friend’s heart that is troubled rather than any other ailment. You did a great job showing Legolas’ anguish and the conflicted feelings that he has. It really sums up how difficult a decision he has to make and how either way will mean pain for someone. How courageous of him to want to chose pain for himself rather than those he loves, even though he surely realises deep down that it will hurt them to know that he is suffering. It’s a lovely image of the two friends falling asleep in the comfort of each other’s arms. And I’m sure the poor Rangers have grown a little used to the strange habits of elves by now! I’m glad Legolas seemed more in control the next day. Obviously he stills suffers but I like the idea that as long as he has friends like Tathar to listen to him during the toughest moments he will be able to keep his promise to Aragorn. Author Reply: This is not an easy time for Legolas, and there is more angst ahead and I hope I can do what I have in mind justice. It is wonderful to know that you are seeing the characters as I intend. Once again let me thank you for your support and acknowledgement, Dot. Hannon le, mellon nin. | |
| LKK | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 1/16/2004 |
| I hope Legolas finds more strength to fight the sea-longing soon. Otherwise, the years of Aragorn's reign will be exceedingly hard on him. I'm sure Tathar will be there for him throughout his trials though. I liked that the rangers serving in Ithilien were trying to learn Sindarin. Usually, in fanfiction, it's the elves who accomodate the humans' manners and language. It's nice to see the reverse for a change. Good chapter, jenolas! LKK Author Reply: I try to use elements that are not commonly written about, and the Ithilien rangers already spoke a language that was very loosely associated with some form of elvish, or so I believe. May your enjoyment continue. | |