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| The Findaráto Diaries by Fiondil | 13 Review(s) |
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| 6336 | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/10/2009 |
| Ah, now we find out how Finrod developed his liking for porridge! I can imagine how scary it must have been for him to wake in the dark, even a candle would not have been enough, Olorin is very wise in the ways of the newly Reborn. Taking him out side to show him the stars was very smart thing to do. More please, Lynda Author Reply: Yes, indeed, Lynda! Porridge has now become his favorite dish. *grin* Olórin is very wise indeed, and very compassionate. That's why he ultimately succeeds as Gandalf when most of the other Istari failed (I don't include Radagast in this because I don't think he actually failed). | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/10/2009 |
| The confusion of remaking the connections so as to control this renewed body must be pretty overwhelming. But the language is there, ready to be called upon once more! Love the desire to be there, beneath the stars! Author Reply: Yes, I imagine it must be overwhelming. I know when my mom had her stroke she was very frustrated that she couldn't make her body 'work' the way it used to. The Elves were born under the stars, so it stands to reason that even for Finrod who was born beneath the Light of the Two Trees, the sight of the stars would waken a primal memory. | |
| Edlyn | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 6/10/2009 |
| Oh, this was wonderful! So much emotion, the nightmare of waking up in the dark (I'm betting his subconscious was screaming he was back in Morgoth's dungeon), his awe and delight at the stars. Olorin's reassurance that all would be well. I can especially feel Findarato's frustration as he tries to move his finger, as last night I learned that a long time friend suffered a massive stroke on Monday, paralyzing his entire left side. He's already got some ability to move a couple fingers and his left foot a bit and he's trying to speak but it utterly exhausts him. His wife says his frustration is palpable because he's normally a very physically active man (he's a master archer in the SCA and taught me to shoot more years ago than I care to admit). Thank you for this fic, meldonya. It was posted at a time that I needed some hope. Eru bless, Edlyn Author Reply: Hi, Edlyn. Yes, subconsciously he's back in Sauron's dungeon where he died when he wakes to darkness. He doesn't remember that yet but it's there, a nameless fear that grips him and won't let him go. Olórin and the stars will help him work through the terror eventually. I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I know how frustrated my mom was when she suffered her stroke. Like your friend, her left side was affected and she never regained full use of it, though she did recover enough to lead a semi-active life (she did the cooking and could drive a car). I hope your friend finds healing, both physical and spiritual. | |