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Home for Now  by daw the minstrel 108 Review(s)
Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2006
I have missed your stories. I think your OC's are my favorite. Hope to hear more from you soon.

Author Reply: I really miss my OCs when I'm not writing these stories, so I'm sure to be back. I'm spending time writing some original stories too, so that's why I'm not around much. Thank you for telling me you enjoyed this.

ManderlyReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2006
I am glad Eilian is aware of his own limitations as far as being the head of the family is concerned. Celuwen will never be a docile wife and if she ever becomes one, Eilian will probably disown her. But I can understand his frustration. With Sinnarn dead and more evils spewing out of the South, he doesn't need the extra worry of Celuwen heading off to the settlement by herself. Good thing she decided to stay put, at least for the time being. I am afraid I side with Eilian on this issue.

Though little is mentioned of Sinnarn's death in this little tale, the sadness is there. It must be bittersweet for every member of the family to see Loriel bouncing about in the stronghold, bringing both joy and memories of the elfling that Sinnarn once was.

Thank you Daw for another wonderful tale.

Author Reply: Oh yeah, I think Eilian was wise to hesitate before sticking his hand in that particular fire. I can't imagine what Celuwen's reaction would be. She's known him since she was a toddler and has probably never thought of him as the boss.

But Eilian has a right to worry. Their loss has been recent and terrible. I expect Alfirin in particular cringes at the sight of Loriel. I figured she'd have something to say if Celuwen did go to the settlement. Poor family.

Thanks, Manderly.

sofiaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2006
Oh I do love Eilian. I still can't get over the fact that he has a daughter. Though the story in which Loriel was first introduced was a real shocker. But hopefully, now that he has to go south, having a family of his own will make him act... less wild. and please, don't kill Eilian off! Thanks for the wonderful story and a happy birthday to french pony.

Author Reply: I look forward to writing about Loriel's boyfriends someday. Eilian will have a stroke. I have no plans to kill him off, although I suppose you never know. But Bodkin wrote a story in which he arrives safely in Elvenhome after the Battle Under the Trees. How can I violate that? :-)

GwynhyffarReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2006
Parts of this had me laughing - like Eilian thinking he was the head of his household... technically or otherwise - but there was a thread of sadness. I loved Flower Face giving Good Dog to Eilian to keep him safe. Kids see and know a lot more than we sometimes give them credit for, but I couldn't help but wonder if it was her own idea or if Thranduil had suggested it. I can't imagine anyone is keen to see Eilian going back into battle again. Of course, he has a couple of very big reasons to keep his need for adventure reigned in.

Author Reply: Yeah, Eilian is a little deluded and Celuwen is just the person to tell him so.

I imagine Loriel can sense the atmosphere around the stronghold pretty well and it upsets her. I never even thought of Thranduil suggesting that she give Good Dog to Eilian, but I can see him doing it if he thought it would make Eilian more cautious or maybe just comfort Loriel.

Thanks, Gwyn.

NoorReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2006
Thank you Daw for such a poignant chapter........so soon after Sinnarn's death.
I was back at work today after a week off so it was wonderful to find a story from you!

Could I request a happy story with Sinnarn and his uncles when he is an adult?? Perhaps the firejumping you mentioned??

Thanks again - your own characters are a joy!

Noor

Author Reply: In the US, today is a holiday so I go back to work tomorrow. Boo!

I think I probably do need a happy Sinnarn story. He's a funny kid, in love with excitement like Uncle Eilian, intelligent like his father, and burdened by a cynical streak he gets from his adoring grandfather. I just need endless time.

Thanks for telling me you enjoyed it, Noor.

Jay of LasgalenReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2006
*Sigh* I still love Eilian so much! He's changed a lot now that he has the responsibility of a wife and child, but he's still Eilian. I can understand him being desperate that Celuwen and Loriel stayed safe in the stronghold - but I sympathise with Celuwen too. No wonder they argued.

There were some typically Eilian touches in this story - the vicious-sounding orc arrow; his reluctance and surprise in offering Celuwen's parents a refuge. But in the end, Duty takes over, and they do what they have to do :(

Author Reply: It's interesting to try to make Eilian still be the same wild child and yet have him grow a little too. His care for his wife and daughter are an anchor point for him, I think, just as his care for little Legolas used to be.

Thanks for the review, Jay.

BodkinReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2006
I'd like to see Eilian trying the head of his household authority out on Celuwen. He might have the right - but I hope he has the wisdom to know it would be much, much more sensible not to attempt to use it. Or he would be far safer in the Southern Patrol than at home.

Mind you, I can see exactly why Celuwen needs to go home and make the adjustment for herself. And why Eilian is terrified to let Flower Face out beyond the Stronghold. And so can Celuwen really - especially once she knows the Southern Patrol has been overrun and it's back to the trenches.

The atmosphere in the Stronghold must have been ... thick with grief. Thranduil's dearly beloved and precious grandson, Emmelin's (fairly) newly-wed husband, Ithilden and Alfirin's only chick. Horrible, horrible time. Not the place for Loriel, really. Far too much sorrow.

But seeing FF play with her Ada's toys was great. And I'm glad she sent Good Dog to look after him. GD might prove almost as useful as Maltanaur.

Lovely story, daw. And FF is a good addition. Make sure you look after her!

Author Reply: Look after, Flower Face? You'd better believe it! I sooo look forward to writing about her adventures in romance and ada's concurrent adventures in conniption fits.

I suspect Celuwen would tell Eilian right where to stick his head of household orders, although she might put it more nicely than that. And really, that's not the nature of their relationship anyway. They've been equals, partners, rivals, friends since they were little. That's not going to change now that they're also lovers and parents.

I can't imagine how grief-stricken the royal family was after Sinnarn's death. I had to just hint at it because I couldn't bear to write it head on. Much better to have Loriel pawing through Ada's old stuff.

Thanks for the review, Bodkin.

rikkiReviewed Chapter: 1 on 9/4/2006
Ah, the perfect ending to my vacation to come online and find a new DAW story!

Even though she knows its for the best, Celuwen has to really be hating to give up their little cottage in the forest and move into the palace where everyone seems to still be mourning Sinnarn's death, there's no privacy when you are on call to the king and as Loriel says *no windows by my bed*. Moving is hard and especially when it is almost like becoming refuges. It was sad to see Loriel missing her oliphant. But when Eilian takes her back to his old room and shows her some of his toys, I really had to laugh at the drum and the knucklebones.

I feel for Eilian having to leave his family and face danger in the southern patrol, especially since Sinnarn was killed and now the patrol has been overun. Probably will be the one time that Malathur is not holding his breath with some of the chances that Eilian normally takes. Knowing that Celuwen and Loriel are waiting for him are going to make Eilian a lot more careful.

A great story of love and sacrifice. Happy birthday to French Pony also. Too bad there are not more birthdays to celebrate since it brings out such lovely stories. Hope your original writing is going well.

Author Reply: Thank you, Rikki.

Everyone in the stronghold had to have been on edge, and kids are pretty sensitive, so I think Loriel would have been keeping an eye on them all and fretting. Also, my own kid was not so big on change. He liked to know what to expect, so I think just the change had to be hard, topped off by having Eilian get ready to leave her.

But I did have fun thinking up toys and events for Eilian's childhood. Writing about him entertains me vastly.

The original writing is making me pull my hair out, but I persevere. I never did know when to quit.

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