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Deific Flame by Bejai	4 Review(s)
Ladybird	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/27/2004
Yes, they made up! can't wait to see more reconsiliation between them. Lovely chapter, how could you think of leaving it out?! I loved the language you used for their reunion, exactly how it should be, they know each other very well, but are also afraid of each other's reaction to the long separation. I also enjoyed Galadriel's little talk with her daughter, who of course doesn't yet realise all that you can deeply disagree with some one over many issues and be seprated willingly and still love them very much. She seems a bit of a romatic with all her talk of Amroth being content to stand beside his love always and thinking that is what it is all about. I've never been sure what to make of Amroth himself, he's a very shadowy character and you have done very well in bringing him alive. I also found your Amdir a well written charcter, although I felt very indignant on Celeborn's behalf that he and the children had become so close as to be like parents and children-even though Amdir does remind himself that he is not their father and seems a good sort. Ah well sign of a well written story I suppose! For some weird reason, I like to think that Celebrian would have been less close than Amroth becomes to him- not sure why, but something to do with her never forgetting Celeborn I suppose, even though you can see that Amroth never really does either. Can't wait for the next update, carry on the great work! Author Reply: Hi Ladybird! Thanks for both of your kind review today. It always makes my day. I'm so glad you're enjoying this story. I really did consider leaving this chapter out -- and it was a strangely difficult one to write -- but I'm pleased with how it came out. I'm glad you're enjoying Amroth. I'd seen so few stories about him at all, much less as the son of Celeborn and Galadriel, that I just had to try it. As for Amdir and Celeborn, there might just be a confrontation between the two of them one of these days. I do agree that Celebrian probably wasn't as close to Amdir as Amroth was. Just a feeling, like you say. I think part of it is just that even the little we know about Celebrian ties her to her parents -- after all, she was attacked by orc on the way to Lothlorien. But Amroth is willing to turn away from Middle Earth entirely, which includes turning away from his parents. It's part of what I'm trying to develop, so I'm glad the story has got you thinking about it! Stay tuned.

Nilmandra	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/24/2004
I love this first meeting of Celebrian and Elrond, especially after the previous conversation between Galadriel and Celebrian. I also was deeply appreciative of the many nuances underscoring the reunion of Celeborn and Galadriel. There was passion, there was power, they were parents, lovers and people who deeply hurt each other, all mixed into a terrible and wonderful package. I can't say it enough - I am in awe. Author Reply: Thanks for your reviews, Nilmandra! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. This last chapter was truly a struggle for me, and it is a relief to hear that it came across well.

Sphinx	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/21/2004
happy grin Thank you. And I'm so very glad I insisted on it. Imagine, you would have left it out. Nice intro of Limnen, btw. I wasnt expecting Galadriel to learn of the battle like that. He seems calm, rational, balanced. Very Sindar. By the time you reached to 'What am I, next to this?', I was floored. Seriously. What a brilliantly well done scene. And although I do have a different view on how that particular reunion would have happened, I was extremely gald to see a gentler version. ;) But now I shall ask for streetfights. And half-clothed Celeborn. Girl, how can you do that? Now there are Images In My Head. If this is what I get, I have much more insisting to do. :D

daw the minstrel	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/20/2004
Sigh. I am afraid my first reaction to this was very self-centered. I thought I was learning to write fiction and then I read this and realized I was barely beginning. This was a painfully real picture of a husband and wife who are estranged but still love. And equally painful is the hint of Celebrian's future, when she will indeed learn that sometimes lovers have to part. Author Reply: Thank you for all your kind reviews today, Daw! I'm delighted that my story was your "reward" for reading through 200 pages of work. I often do the same thing :) My condolences for the 200 pages, though. I'm glad you're enjoying the story, and you picked up on some things I've been hoping I've managed to get across. Thanks for taking the time to tell me so. You made my ears turn pink with that last compliment, though! I'm just a word-wench doing my thing. And I happen to know that you are one of the great writers of the fandom; while I'm not the world's greatest fan of Legolas, I'm always in awe of your productivity and high quality in writing about him.

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