Werecat (lazy as a cat to sign in) · 31 August 2009 · Chapter 38: Important Business
Aw, this was lovely. :D And very cat-like. ;) Although I wish you had given the poor (purr) cat a name...
Jay's Drabblets by Jay of Lasgalen
Reviews (663)
Alassante · 24 June 2008 · Chapter 100: A Large, Bold Hand
I wanted to leave a copy of my MEFA review for this on here as well. What a cute story! I really like the thought of a dwarf coming to an elf to learn about Elvish writing. And you know how I love Elrohir...in anything. lol I could see him teaching a dwarf how to write. I imagine elves are very patient with teaching since they're immortal and have no need to hurry. Perhaps it would be less foreign to the dwarves for one of the twins to do it since they were Peredhil and traveled with the rangers. Tolkien never really explained how the dwarves, or perhaps only Gimli, that were at the Council fared in Rivendell in between the council and the departure of the fellowship. This may be your most unique pairing but it was a good one!
Elena Tiriel · 25 January 2008 · Chapter 100: A Large, Bold Hand
What a great idea! I definitely like this theory for how Ori learned to write Elvish script. Well done, Jay! - Barbara
Author's reply
Thanks! I think Ori had to learn it in Imladris - it was the only Elven realm friendly to dwarves, after all - so why not Elrohir?
Kitty · 22 January 2008 · Chapter 100: A Large, Bold Hand
The question about his father's name reminded me that I forgot to review here. You're right - where would Ori have learned to write the elvish script, if not in Imladris? I like the idea that it was Elrohir who taught him.
Author's reply
I think he had to learn it in Imladris, so why not Elrohir? It's got nothing to do with the fact that he's my favourite elf ...
Nieriel Raina · 21 January 2008 · Chapter 100: A Large, Bold Hand
OH I just love this one! Great gap filler and explanation for something I'd wondered about myself!
Author's reply
Thank you - it's been something that niggled me for years!
Larner · 18 January 2008 · Chapter 100: A Large, Bold Hand
What a wonderful manner in which Ori might have come to love to use the Tengwar writing! How marvelous a plotbunny to have attack you! Love it!
Author's reply
Thanks! I was listening to my LOTR CD while driving home from work, when Gandalf began to read from the book of Mazarbul. I wondered yet again how Ori had learned the Elvish script - and the whole scene unfolded in moments :>) Jay
Mum's the Word · 17 January 2008 · Chapter 100: A Large, Bold Hand
This is wonderful, Jay! I can certainly believe that the Dwarves would appreciate all of the beauty of Elvish creations, even down to the lettering. You've created a perfect glimpse into this interaction -- and as always, leave us pining for more of the story. I can imagine Ori being frustrated with his own slowness and grateful for Elrohir's patience, while the Elves would be impressed with his dexterity despite the less-slender shape of his hands. Well, that's the mark of a great writer: Leave 'em wanting more, and set their own imaginations racing! Thanks for giving us this drabble, Jay! Hugs and blessings, Mum
Author's reply
Thank you! I'd have liked to include a scene with Elrohir first showing Ori how to write his own name with the Elvish letters, but there simply wasn't room in the word count - that's the problem with drabbles. I'm glad you liked this, though! Jay
Raksha The Demon · 16 January 2008 · Chapter 100: A Large, Bold Hand
Definitely an odd pairing; but one that works! One aspect of Rivendell's magic is, for me at least, it's being so open to different beings - Istari, Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Men. Rivendell is defintely a place where one can learn as well as relax.
Author's reply
Rivendell was the Last Homely House - and Elrond didn't turn a hair when Gandalf turned up with a rag-tag band of Dwarves and a Hobbit. He's obviously used to visitors of all sorts, for all sorts of reasons.
shirebound · 16 January 2008 · Chapter 100: A Large, Bold Hand
What a clever and delightful gap-filler!
Author's reply
Thanks - it just niggled me, wondering how he had learned to write Elvish.
Bodkin · 3 January 2008 · Chapter 99: Far From Home
Oh good. East, west, home's best. I'm glad the shadows are lifting and they are beginning to see beyond revenge.
ellie · 16 December 2007 · Chapter 99: Far From Home
How very quiet, empty, and lonely for the twins. It seems that something is getting through to them about the importance of family and home. I'm glad they plan to not be away next time. Nicely done!
Larner · 16 December 2007 · Chapter 99: Far From Home
Yes, at least NEXT year they ought to be home this time of year; but they did set themselves to removing the threat of orcs from Middle Earth, after all. Love this, Jay.
Lindelea · 16 December 2007 · Chapter 99: Far From Home
Clear, and piercingly cold. Been there. And the first star, always a wonder. Nicely done.
daw the minstrel · 15 December 2007 · Chapter 99: Far From Home
This crystalizes a heartfelt moment, Jay. The image of the star of a cold night is one I recognize--the clearer the night, the colder it is. And the longing for home seems real.
Bodkin · 10 November 2007 · Chapter 98: Counting The Days
Harder to be the one left behind. The days must seem longer - but I'm sure Elladan will be back soon.
Bodkin · 10 November 2007 · Chapter 94: Brotherly Love: Leaving
Now, does their constant provocation overcome their lovability as brothers? Well, at least they've left Estel with a laugh. And a bill. I'm sure he'll get his own back - after all, they are brothers!
Kitty · 30 October 2007 · Chapter 98: Counting The Days
Poor twins. Six months are quite a long time, and I suppose it is no real comfort for them that time is not the same for elves as it is for us humans. And I love the way Elrohir counts the days :-)
Larner · 24 October 2007 · Chapter 98: Counting The Days
I agree that there would indeed have been separations such as this, for with two sons of the house the responsibilities would often end up divided with them in separate places, for the need to have all danger spots covered would have been great. Wonderful look at absence indeed, Jay.
ellie · 24 October 2007 · Chapter 98: Counting The Days
you do capture the longing and absence beautifully. well done! btw, i could keep elrohir company for you while his brother is away...
elliska · 24 October 2007 · Chapter 98: Counting The Days
I see them as pretty inseparable too, which is what makes things like this (that must have happened sometimes) so sad. I'd love to see this from Elladan's pov too--maybe when he is on the way home and has the freedom to recognize the stress of the patrol dangers and separation. That would have to be pretty overwhelming. I love your drabbles and you're so prolific!
elliska · 24 October 2007 · Chapter 97: The Prisoner
Personally, from my perspective of the woodelves, I see this as much more logical. I don't think the woodelves, save Legolas, behaved within character to trust/be so compassionate to Gollum. And while Thranduil is a little harsher than normal, this would certainly have been more logical. And I think Gollum still would have escaped. He was slippery and had help. Cool drabble.
elliska · 24 October 2007 · Chapter 96: Discoveries in The Dark
Wow! You'd have to wonder what would have happened then! That's an AU that would be wide open.
elliska · 24 October 2007 · Chapter 95: Old Swords
I absolutely love this one. Elrond the Loremaster--just love him, and this underscores so well how he is such an important font of knowledge. He or his family witnessed so many of the major events. Wonderful drabble!
Esteliel · 24 October 2007 · Chapter 98: Counting The Days
Beautiful! Absolutely stunningly beautiful! The way you have written this, it takes us *into* Elrohir's feelings. And though the two brothers are apart, it all the more brings the feeling of their bond and their care for each other. Well done! Thank you for sharing this with us! ~Esteliel
Andrea · 16 October 2007 · Chapter 97: The Prisoner
Now that is really interesting! What if Gollum had never had the chance to escape? True, it would have saved Frodo and Sam a lot of trouble. But Gollum was meant to be their leader. They wouldn't have made it into Mordor unseen, I fear. In fact, even Cirith Ungol would have been no threat to them, because they did not know that it existed and how to reach it. It is also possible that Legolas would have never come to Rivendell... Amazing how one change alters the storyline completely!
Author's reply
It's why I like AU challenges - it stretches the mind :>) If Gollum had not escaped, Legolas would never have gone to Rivendell. And without Gollum, Frodo and Sam would probably not have succeeded in the quest.