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| Immortal Friends by jenolas | 1 Review(s) |
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| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 11/21/2003 |
| Great chapter as always. What a picture it must have made, Thranduil and Elrond trying to sneak back all dishevelled and cut! I love the way the three younger elves don’t think twice about questioning their fathers when they would probably have resented it had it been the other way around. I was delighted that Glorfindel made an appearance here – and I see he’s causing trouble as always! I really love his mischievous streak. Thranduil and Elrond should really know by now that glaring at him is just a waste of time! I was surprised to see Arwen – I had totally forgotten about her! I thought you wrote her homecoming wonderfully, the way she seems to savour everything about her home. It’s quite sad that she loves the place so much yet it still holds such painful memories for her that she has to seek solace in Lothlorien. The relationship she seems to have with her two brothers is great to see. It was such a lovely image of her resting her head on Elrohir’s shoulder. I thought Legolas’ reaction to Thranduil’s injuries was really interesting. I suppose we all think our parents are infallible until something forces us to realise that they’re not, and Thranduil is usually so well protected that his son obviously hasn’t considered this before. Of course, the fact that he has had to deal with loss already probably means that Legolas dreads having that experience again, especially if it’s his beloved father. Oh how I’d love to have been there to see the swordfighting display between the three elves.... Thranduil trying to matchmake! He’s obviously not very skilled at it – I’m sure he could have been a little more discreet! He seemed to be pushing the idea a bit – maybe he just wants for his son the same happiness he had himself. I really like the idea of the elves knowing who that one other is that will complete them. The concept of such unity is really beautiful. Still, poor Legolas sounds as though he wouldn’t have minded if Arwen had been that maiden who’d steal his heart! I guess it’s hard for him too as he obviously has some sense that his life as a warrior will lead him into danger. It must be difficult to choose between duty and love. Author Reply: Hi Dot, I am afraid Legolas has learned to be wary of love, at least at the moment, and you are right in thinking that he never before thought of Thranduil as being vulnerable in battle just like anyone else. | |