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Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil  by Larner 9 Review(s)
KittyReviewed Chapter: 86 on 5/24/2010
These two children were so sweet, trying to help their mother. Such a pity it went awry. But coming to think of it, I guess it was inevitable, as Arwen's and Aragorn's stories clearly prove. Anyway, I was glad Arwen heard them and acted; another war widow and her children who now have a better life!

Author Reply: I think we have all done similar things at one time or another. Helpful children are often more filled with good intentions than with the ability to be careful! The challenge was to write a story of Arwen's impact on her new city and its people, so am glad to think I portrayed that impact well! Thanks so very much, Kitty.

grumpyReviewed Chapter: 86 on 5/9/2010
Such a nice story, and very fiting for Mother's day, when not all help that children try to give to thier mother's goes quite right.

Author Reply: Oh, I'm so glad you appreciate it, Grumpy! Yes, we do tend to overwhelm our mothers with "help" that all too often needs to be set aright by the very one we sought to aid. Am glad that she didn't have to redo things in this case, though. Heh!

Thanks for the feedback!

AntaneReviewed Chapter: 86 on 4/25/2010
Truly a king who loves his people is one who kneels down to help them. He shows once more his humility and service he has practiced all this adult life. Cute about the footprints in the Hall of Fire. :)

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

Author Reply: Aragorn has taken the lessons of his life to heart, and will be the type of king we should all be pleased to follow. Thanks so!

RhyselleReviewed Chapter: 86 on 4/15/2010
Dearest Larner, This was such a sweet and wonderful story! After three days of working extended overtime, it was such a joy to come home to read it.

I especially liked it that you wrote from Arwen's perspective; her wonderful hearing led to a wonderful outcome for the little family.

The children were adorable, and I have to admit that I was somewhat--albeit pleasantly--started to see my pen name as a character in your tale. :) The green eyed little girl reminds me of my own green-eyed daughter when she was much younger, and prone to "helping" with some fairly destructive accidental outcomes. Thankfully she has grown out of it into a beautiful young lady who still likes to help but has better judgment as to how to do it!

It's past time I went to bed, but I'm so very glad that I followed the link to this little story. Well done, indeed!

Author Reply: I'm so glad that this pleased you, Rhyselle. If I have one with your name among the Elves of Elvenhome, why not one among the descendants of the Dunedain as well? And I can so well remember my own silliness, trying to help when I was young....

Thank you so! And love to your daughter.

EllynnReviewed Chapter: 86 on 4/15/2010
Aww, beautiful. :) Your description of Aragorn and Arwen is wonderful, you portray their characters so well: they are nice, gentle, caring, good-hearted persons, and it can be felt from your story. Well done. :)

Author Reply: Estel crowned with accomplishment must have rejoiced to be a simple Man at times, I'd think, and particularly with his bride by his side. And the world is ready for a hands-on King for a change, I'd think! Thank you so!

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 86 on 4/15/2010
It's universal, and in whatever languages the phrases may be uttered, two sentences that strike terror into the hearts of mothers everywhere: "I was only trying to help", and "I didn't know it would do that!". *grin*

I just loved the way that Arwen turned aside at the sound of the scolding, and that Aragorn didn't give a second's thought to accommodate her. Not to mention her own and his memories of their own childish misdeeds.

Now of course, we need the stories of the blue paint and the whitewash...



Author Reply: Oh, don't I know, remembering my own childhood and that of my children and now the grandchildren, and looking to whatever great grandchildren might come after at this point! Heh!

And I may yet tell the stories of blue paint and whitewash, of course.... Heh!

harrowcatReviewed Chapter: 86 on 4/15/2010
Oh this is lovely, compassionate and fun all rolled into one. And please extend my best wishes to RS.

Author Reply: Am so glad you appreciate it, Harrowcat! And will do so gladly.

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 86 on 4/14/2010
I just loved this beautiful story! It is so like Aragorn and Arwento help when they can.

Author Reply: Indeed so, Linda. So glad you feel it is worthy of them!

LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 86 on 4/14/2010
Ah, but this left me in tears! (happy ones)

Lovely story, of the servant-king and the wife so very fitted to him. The two of them complement each other wonderfully! This bodes well for the White City, for both South- and North-kingdoms, actually.

Author Reply: I'm so glad it did! Yes, the servant-king knows the proper role for those who would be most worthy to lead others. And joy to all there! Love always!

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