MysteriousWays
· 31 August 2004
· Chapter 52: Beginnings in Rohan
Okay, with the chapters getting longer and longer, I can't remember the specific things that I wanted to point out that I really liked. *sigh*
I always liked Eomer, but I am getting a big old crush on your Eomer. Bother Bother Bother
PArdon me, I am going to go back to my reading now. Do you realize I have been reading this, nearly non-stop for three days? Yes I read slow, but I am that obsessed.
MysteriousWays- Drooling Syncophant to SoundofHorns
Beethovens7th
· 31 August 2004
· Chapter 46: Unpoets and Under the Sheets I
YEAH they are going to get into a brawl and aragorn is drunk. THIS IS TOO TOO MUCH FUN!!!!
Aragorn glared. “Be silent.”
“Or what? You’ll compose a bad poem about me? ” He giggled. “Éomer the never-silent and annoying?”
heeheeheeheee I especially liked this.
I ADORE aragorn and eomer!!! oo i can't wait to see if Aragorn gets drunk and in a fight! I do hope so!! What fun!!!!. How DID you come up with all of this? I am not coming up with anything intellegent to say. Oh well. back to the fun.. . .
MysteriousWays
· 31 August 2004
· Chapter 51: Summer II and Arrival at Edoras
YES!
The chapters are getting longer. Your poor wee fingers must be exhauseted. What ever can I do to repay you for all of the work you have put into this?
MysteriousWays
Author's reply
Keep reviewing on how much you love it! hehe, I actually have to go back once I'm finished and do something about those pitifully short chapters. Bulk em up and combine em! Seriously, the chapter list only goes to 150... :D
Beethovens7th
· 31 August 2004
· Chapter 43: Coming on two tales
Oh my poor faramir is going to explode. But WOW if only men were so considerate in real life.
I'm glad you're enjoying the reviews. I try hard to leave them. I have only written one story (found here at SoA) so I know how frustrating it is to see the hit counts go up and still have few if any reviews. After all , the authors here only get paid in reviews!
Author's reply
LOL at Faramir exploding. He actually endures much more in later chapters, though I guess it's self-inflicted, lol. I love the reviews! They make my day. :)
Beethovens7th
· 31 August 2004
· Chapter 41: Eyes Closed
Oh my. I do believe that this was one of the most sensual things I have ever read! And they didn't even really do anything!!!.. Awesome! Wow. Don't know what else to say.
Beethovens7th
· 31 August 2004
· Chapter 40: Lies and Truths
He actually stumbled back a step as though his legs would not support him, letting go of her, his hand falling to his side.
OMG, i just knew that this was how he would react! So visual! So heart rending. Perfect.
Author's reply
This has to be one of my favorite chapters. So touching. I'm loving reading your reviews as you go, they're reminding me of these good chapters!! I can't wait until you're all caught up.
Lady of the Wood
· 30 August 2004
· Chapter 58: Unburdening of Faramir
"Sounds of clapping!" That was just great! I loved it, loved it! My goodness that bit in the hay loft...I thought they were going to make love right then and there. I was surprised when they didn't but I guess we have to wait for the wedding night? sigh...so long. However, I hope we get lots more steamy bits before then. :)
I also really enjoyed Faramir's talk with Gandalf and the subsequent results there of. Nicely done. You really did a good job of showing man struggling with what he's been told his father felt and what he believes to have been the truth. I'm so happy he told Eowyn and got that all out in the open. By the end of this chapter they seem like a much stronger couple.
I'm intrigued by what Arwen is going to do with Eowyn's hair. Perhaps a surprise for Faramir when he gets back? I'm also interested in why Arwen is angry. I've got an idea but I'm still not sure and what was Celeborn being so cryptic about. Colour me intrigued.
Finally that you for updating so quickly!
Author's reply
hehe, more steamy bits are on the way that I can't wait to write. But first Faramir must endure the eored and survive. Yeow. ;) Some intimate but not too steamy bits before that. I mean, they still have one night together. BTW, wouldn't it be bad if Eomer found that drawing? Hehe, I don't know if he will or not or maybe much later. There will be others, some more "clean" and others dirtier. :)
Yep, Eowyn's going to have a bit of a shock for Faramir when he next sees her... :D I can't wait for Faramir and Eomer's reactions. Hehe. This story makes me grin.
Celeborn was just thinking about his and Galadriel's relationship and how they will be seperated and how eventually Arwen and Aragorn will be seperated by death and that's why he said not to waste days. Because, for the first time they are numbered. Sad.
Gandalf comes in again to say goodbye. Sad again. He will try to give advice.
WEll, as far as the making love goes I will definitely say that the wedding night will be sex-free....it's your guess as to when Faramir and Eowyn do it, but I'm NOT telling. :D Hehe! LOL, every steamy part you're going to be waitin for it now.
Beethovens7th
· 30 August 2004
“It’s still ridiculous.” Aragorn mumbled and reached for a pastry. The hobbits’ stared at him as he bit into it, as though they could not comprehend such rudeness. Éomer was envious.
Oh i love this. I was waiting for someone to snitch a pastry. Made me hungry for them myself. Ah to be a hobbit.
MysteriousWays
· 30 August 2004
· Chapter 49: Goodbyes
That was so lovely and heart wrenching. I have spent my day at my computer reading this. I look forward to reading more tomarrow. This is a wonderful story.
MysteriousWAys
MysteriousWays
· 30 August 2004
· Chapter 48: Poems, Smoking and Eyefulls
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!
OH you are good!!!! That was just utterly fantastic. OMG I want more exploits of Aragorn and Eomer, they are too funny!
Poor Eowyn! Is she ever going to get to sleep.
I have to take a break from readingnow. Sorry my comments arn't more substantial. I am just enjoying this so much I feel too impatient to comment as this deserves.
MysteriousWays
RAKSHA THE DEMON
· 30 August 2004
· Chapter 58: Unburdening of Faramir
One of the best chapters yet. Faramir's mingled anger and horror over the revelation of the Ppyre is well described. And it's completely believable in the context of the Denethor/Faramir relationship that you've detailed, that Faramir would be relieved, even glad, that his father was dead, even while still craving Denethor's love.
The notion that the only time Denethor displayed love for Faramir was while Faramir was unconscious is sad. Faramir will live out his life knowing that the only words of love and concern his father gave him were spoken when he could not hear them.
Faramir's fears that he might not be a good father are also very credible.
Saddest of all is Faramir's memory of how he feared Denethor's likeness in Boromir's face and voice. Denethor evidently cast a huge shadow in his younger son's life, to the point where it darkened even the bright and loving relationship Faramir had with Boromir.
Interesting idea that Denethor preferred Boromir because Boromir resembled Finduilas. Not quite canonical, since Boromir and Denethor both physically resembled their father, but it makes a lot of sense. Faramir is very like his sire, the only difference being his (in the book) tendency towards compasssion...
And was it Mithrandir who taught Faramir to be compassionate, or did he just encourage the tendancy, seeing the boy's likeness to his father and maybe wanting him to have a happier life? I tend to believe that Faramir's compassion was an inborn quality, but that Mithrandir might have prevented it from being stifled or buried.
"Thirty years I’ve been all but spat upon and I would give my life to hear one real word of approval" - I would assume that Faramir refers here to his father, that he's been all but spat upon by Denethor and never heard one real word of approval from Denethor. Because Faramir HAS known the approval of others - he has been a commander of men. Not just a commander, but a beloved commander, probably far more charismatic than Denethor ever was. He had the approval and an admiration bordering on worship of most of Minas Tirith, not to mention individuals like Beregond, Pippin and Ioreth. And although the Faramir you have been writing is sadly more nervous and depressed than the one in the books, I also assume that is because he is recovering from a terrible War, the losses of his father and brother and many of his comrades and is trying to connect with the people in his very changed world, with no help from anyone other than Eowyn and Gandalf. Faramir had to have had, at some point after his mother's death, some familial support other than Boromir's, in order to grow up into the tough, resilient and extremely competent and resourceful Captain we saw in TTT and ROTK (the books). I'm thinking that his uncle Imrahil might have briefly fostered at least Faramir, possibly both boys after Finduilas died.
No one seems to have noticed or cared, other than Eowyn or Gandalf, that Faramir is alone and bereft. Much was made of Theoden's death and funeral rites, justly so. But were any words said in memory of Denethor? Did he get any kind of funeral, anyone ever try to comfort Faramir for his loss? One gets the feeling that people are just overlooking Denethor, his life, his passing; the guy's a pile of cinders in Rath Dinen, which is really odd and probably has contributed to Faramir's feeling lost and adrift - too many people are treating him as a leftover from a regime they're happy to forget.
I wish you could include a scene with Faramir and Frodo; since they will never meet again after Frodo leaves Edoras. Not to mention Pippin - they must have formed some kind of bond or friendship, since Pippin will one day name his only son after Faramir.
Author's reply
Well, I felt that Gandalf certainly did help Faramir with his compassionate feelings and I do feel they were there long before Gandalf came because those things are natural to a person and aren't easily taught, if at all.
The approval remark was directed at Denethor. Undoubtedly Boromir showered his younger brother with approval--I'm going to have some of that later in a *gasp* happy memory section with Faramir.
Well, as for the memory of Denethor, lots of Pippin is going to be in the next chapter, I mean, I've got them all reliving things for Frodo. Pippin's scene is in that, I think. Plus, I've got hobbit communications with their friends in later times--I mean, didn't we learn in the Prologue that hobbits like writing letters? I think that would extend all the way to Gondor, it would just take longer to hear back, lol. Hehe, what's Faramir's address? Prince Faramir, Steward of Gondor, Lord of Ithilien, Box 1? Ha! Besides, the last gasp of Grima rides on that.
OH!!! Well, in reference to the ignoring of Denethor--frankly, and sadly, in the beginning of this story I hardly thought of it--there will be added scenes in the rewrite (my god, the REWRITE of this ages long story!...please, I will love it, lol)
And while that was bad of me, I WILL hopefully regain your goodwill with some Eomer/Faramir scenes that (once they've bonded a little) will tentatively discuss Boromir, Theodred, Denethor, Theoden...etc. I've had Eomer actually meet Boromir. He hasn't spoken about it before now because why would he? Obviously he's known and lost a brother-type figure and he would resent any discussion from a semi-disliked and feared stranger. BUT when they are friends the quick little memory will be a bonding thing. :)
So, don't hurt me for leaving out Denethor until now!!! I was young and foolish!
umm, basically, what I wanted to do with this was to heal Eowyn first because she's strong and forward enough to ram through all of that crap Denethor put in Faramir's head and help him.
Beethovens7th
· 30 August 2004
OMG, i can't believe they stole shadowfax. oo, i can't wait to see what gandalf does.
Beethovens7th
· 30 August 2004
Wow! What an awesome fight!!! Man I love Aragorn! and you have really left me wondering . . . Was it Eowyn he saw, or aragorn?
MysteriousWays
· 30 August 2004
· Chapter 46: Unpoets and Under the Sheets I
ROFL!!!!
Eomer is such a lovely considerate freind!!!! That part of the story is too funny.
The Faramir and Eowyn situation. Well, that is the reason I have not responded in several chapters. This is getting so good. I keep holding my breath.
I have to go read more.
MysteriousWays
Lackwit
· 30 August 2004
· Chapter 58: Unburdening of Faramir
I really appreciate the long chapters- makes for good, thoughtful reading.
Man, I almost screamed when Elrond interrupted- damn, I am dying to know what Aragorn did! :)
BTW, you might want to put up a warning on this chapter- it gets pretty hot at times. *I* like it, and it fits very naturally in the progression of the relationship, but others might be rather startled :)
Author's reply
Long chapters, hmm. Did you know I could have kept going and going? I actually put a stop to it for the readers' sake--you might want to get other things done today, lol. I seriously doubt the chapters will ever get shorter.
LOL! I couldn't tell you what Aragorn did yet, that would be too easy. :) Besides, Arwen will be in a more talking mood after this.
I'll wait and see about the warning, if I get anyone else who's concerned I'll definitely put one up. I mean, the story is rated R, and they're not even undressed, so I didn't think it was too bad. But, hey, anyone reading the reviews--if you want a warning on anything like the steamy scenes just yell! :) Actually that was one to hold you--Faramir's, uh, going to be absent soon.
MysteriousWays
· 30 August 2004
· Chapter 43: Coming on two tales
GULP
That was seriously intense. I am kind of speechless.
What's up with Aragorn, I am off to see what the deal there is.
MysteriousWays
Author's reply
hehe, that was nothing intense. Wait until you're all caught up ;) Steamy. Rowrr.
Beethovens7th
· 30 August 2004
“Elves! Elves are rational, they do not lie and say that they want something, only to change it at the last minute!” He whirled on the bemused Faramir. “They insist on speaking of things that do not matter! They argued over whose turn it is to speak…for almost an hour…an hour, Faramir!”
Shall i gush at you some more? and by the way, if my children starve to death cause i have not taken the time from this story to feed, them, tis all your fault (wink)
Wonderful insight into Aragorn. Youre right, He wouldn't have much experience in dealing with beastly humans!
Beethovens7th
· 30 August 2004
Merry was shaking his head in mock horror of her inconsiderateness when he caught Faramir’s eye. Patience the hobbit mouthed.
I really like how you are writing the hobbits. Many authors write them too childish. They are not children, but intellegent adults. You have ballanced their fun loving spirit and their intellegence well, congrats!
Beethovens7th
· 30 August 2004
She reached up with one slim hand, thumb brushing across his lower lip;
Oh, very nice. I loved this.
You know, I really should be doing housework, but this story has sucked me in!
MysteriousWays
· 30 August 2004
· Chapter 41: Eyes Closed
I loved the touching scene. This was a brilliant and lovely thing for Faramir to do. I also thought your slow even painstaking build up of the sensuality of the scene and the sensuality between Faramir and Eowyn through out the story to just be really excellently done.
I would also like to compliment you on your grammer and spelling. I am not good with those things myself, when writing, but when reading I can tell when something is off. So far you have been doing a very nice job with this story.
MysteriousWays
Beethovens7th
· 30 August 2004
you have me smiling. I like this story.!
Beethovens7th
· 30 August 2004
wow, you threw me. I was sure eomer was ticked. I loved them arguing in rohirric. But, oh how sweet, and so like his uncle, to be happy to see her smile again! I'm glad he isn't going to go too soft on Faramir though. Poor Faramir, what has he gotten himself into.. .
Beethovens7th
· 30 August 2004
Ooo, you've sucked me in. I love Eowyn and look forward to reading the rest of this. You seem to have captured her, and the other characters spirits very well. Mysterious ways is the one who sent me in the direction of this story. And I agree, tis a good read.
MysteriousWays
· 29 August 2004
· Chapter 40: Lies and Truths
You have infused this with an amazing level of intensity. What an increadible chapter that was. What an increadible build up to it.
MysteriousWays
Author's reply
Hehe, I'm not ashamed to admit I just reread this and actually had tears in my eyes...I can't believe that I wrote it! Surely...surely someone else! Wow.