Fliewatuet's Flimsy Ficlets by fliewatuet
Larner · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 9: Defence
Yes, a perfect moment for Boromir to begin to realize that the North, too, has fought the long war, and has paid dearly for it.
Author's reply
The Dúnedain of the North and South have fought the enemy in very different ways. The participation of Aragorn's people in the war is much harder to recognize, given the secrecy in which they lived and fought.
Larner · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 7: Trouble
Oh, dear--a child's natural love for sweet things leads to confrontation. And now Ada's found him, as Ada always will, I think.... Very nice moment here.
Author's reply
I know that when I was a child, my oh so perfect hiding places where discovered all too quickly by adults ... And I doubt that Imladris' cakes were easy to resist.
Larner · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 8: A Captain's Duty
Yes, Thorongil would ever be open to spending time with children, I think. Very nice.
Author's reply
Oh yes. He might have argued with Denethor had he asked him to attend to some formal meeting. But to deny a child ...
Larner · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 6: Guards of the Citadel
Hooray! It has been found!
Author's reply
The finding of the white tree is one of my favourite scenes in the book.
Larner · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 5: Aftermath
Yes, at this time Denethor is still loth to lose the Captain....
Author's reply
Yup, he may not like him, but Thorongil is still a valuable addition to Gondor's forces.
Larner · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 4: Baiting the King
/Larner giggles. A bit of twitting of their friend by Gimli and Legolas, is it? As pleasurable, in its way, as my idea of him finding a patchwork quilt has been added to his bedroll for when he goes out with the Rangers of Ithilien.
Author's reply
I think Aragorn needed a good tease now and then. With all the seriousness of being king, he surely needs a break. And Legolas and Gimli are just the two to provide the necessary distraction.
Larner · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 3: An Unexpected Party
Aha! So Thorongil is familiar with the devious nature of dragon-talk, is he? Yes, let the challenge go on.
Author's reply
Since Thorongil has spent his younger days in Imladris and was certainly present when Bilbo returned (though I am not sure if they met), I bet that he is very familiar with Bilbo's adventure and the demise of Smaug. Furthermore, I am quite sure that there were few things Denethor in his obsession to gain knowledge and control about everyone and everything did not try in order to discover more about his secretive Captain.
Larner · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 2: Battle of Wills
Halbarad's thoughts are true enough. Bless him as he stands at Aragorn's side.
Author's reply
Halbarad's devotion to Aragorn has always amazed me, as well as Tolkien's brief hints at their friendship.
Larner · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 1: Regrets?
Aha--Arwen and Aragorn considering the changes life has brought him. No, I'd not miss the days spent without cover in rain; but with her at his side he'd find a good deal of joy to be found in what is NOW.
Author's reply
I think there are aspects of his rangering life that Aragorn would surely miss in his life as a king. But rainy days in the wild certainly don't belong to them :-) Thanks for reviewing this chapter twice ;-)
meckinock · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 11: Longing for Spring
Love the "sorry excuse for a fire." Nice little snapshot of their friendship here.
Author's reply
Thanks! Even two rangers have their limits in getting wet wood to burn :-)
meckinock · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 12: Insubordination
I love the image of dripping Aragorn, calmly explaining to Denethor why he chose to disregard orders. I kind of sympathize with poor Denethor here, though!
Author's reply
I was not quite sure if the whole setting is believable. Aragorn would need very good reasons to defy an order. But I think there must have been situations where his opinion and Denethor's opinion where just too far apart. And even Aragorn's patience has its limits, especially if he is convinced that he is right and Denethor is not. But he would not ask someone else to act against Denethor in such a way, so he had to go himself ;-)
meckinock · 4 November 2006 · Chapter 5: Aftermath
What a nice image. You're getting me all hopeful for an update of "Doomed to Live" now...
Author's reply
My Aragorn muse complains that this image is not nice. But with posting all those drabbles I rediscovered on my harddrive I am myself getting hopeful that "Doomed to Live" might make some progress one of these days ...
Larner · 1 May 2005 · Chapter 8: A Captain's Duty
Another memory between Denethor and Thorongil--the one whom his son wished to see? Perhaps another perception that Thorongil stole the love of those Denethor cherished, from Denethor's POV, of course.
Larner · 1 May 2005 · Chapter 7: Trouble
Children do love icing. And Elrond knew precisely where to look. Excellent.
Larner · 1 May 2005 · Chapter 6: Guards of the Citadel
Ah! The moment of renewal has come! Lovely!
Larner · 1 May 2005 · Chapter 5: Aftermath
I have images in my mind of the kinds of diversions the Lord of the Northern Rangers might consider presenting. Oh, I love this one!
Larner · 1 May 2005 · Chapter 4: Baiting the King
Love this bit of April foolery committed by Gimli. Must have had fun thinking it up!
Author's reply
Oh yes, I bet he did. I can sooo well imagine him and Legolas sitting in one of the more shady taverns of Minas Tirith, racking their brains on how to best tease Aragorn.
Larner · 1 May 2005 · Chapter 3: An Unexpected Party
The sparring between Thorongil and Denethor must have become intense at times, as Denethor sought to prove his suspicions. Love this, and love the dragon-talk.
Author's reply
And I bet Denethor would have left no stone unturned in order to unravel the mystery that was Captain Thorongil. I am glad you liked Denethor's more 'creative' approach :-)
Larner · 1 May 2005 · Chapter 1: Regrets?
Lovely moment between Aragorn and Arwen. And I can see the boyish grin myself, and wish I were on the receiving end of it.
Author's reply
Who wouldn't?
Bodkin · 1 May 2005 · Chapter 8: A Captain's Duty
I like thinking of Thorongil being looked on as a pet-come-hero by baby Boromir. Although I don't think Denethor is so keen.
Author's reply
I agree that Denethor is not overly fond of Boromir's admiration for the Captain. Thorongil has so many admirors already. But Denethor is more than willing to give in to his son's demands knowing that Thorongil would rather seek his own bed. One of the small joys in Denethor's life :-)
Bodkin · 1 May 2005 · Chapter 7: Trouble
This is a disaster with the inevitability of rain in April. Small boy, cake, icing, visitors = cake on floor, tipsy trifle and irritated adults. I rather imagine that small boys in large households are attracted to the kitchen like flies to jam, too. Good thing that Elrond is a very patient and long-suffering eld - and that his kitchen staff were probably trained by the twins to know what to expect.
Author's reply
Thanks for the review. The kitchen staff of Imladris is not only well trained in expecting mischief in their kitchen but also well trained in expecting where to find the miscreants. Have a nice Sunday, fliewatuet
Anonymous · 18 April 2005 · Chapter 5: Aftermath
This fairly begs for elaboration! A diversion for what? Why did it go so horribly wrong? What *did* happen to Thorogil that even the healer asks that question? Was the 'cost' really so surprising--or did that play a role in why Thorongil volunteered? So many questions...I'd beg you to answer them in a story, but I'd be afraid of distracting you from Doomed to Live (hint hint). I understand how busy life can be, though. Great writing, as usual. Thank you!
Author's reply
Thanks for the review. I agree with you that this begs for elaboration. Unfortunately, my muse came up only with this snippet. Though I am fairly certain that the 'cost' was not surprising for Thorongil but among the reasons he volunteered. I, too, am trying to find out more about the circumstances, but for the moment, 'Doomed to Live' and 'Frost and Thaw' have precedence (don't want to wake any of the peacefully sleeping plottbunnies under my desk).
Bodkin · 9 April 2005 · Chapter 3: An Unexpected Party
I can imagine that Denethor would be good at dragon-talk. And that he would respect the ability in others.
Author's reply
Oh yes, he would be a dragon-talk expert:-). And Aragorn is more than up for the challenge. Thanks for the review (and sorry for the late reply), fliewatuet
Bodkin · 9 April 2005 · Chapter 1: Regrets?
Bet he did miss it. Until he remembered the advantages. Amongst which he would be unlikely to include council meetings, but would definitely include the loving embrace of the Evenstar.
Author's reply
Yes, I bet he missed it, especially since memories tend to become fuzzy over time. But there's no such thing as Arwen's embrace in the Wild. Thanks for your comments!
Bodkin · 9 April 2005 · Chapter 4: Baiting the King
But it's such a good idea! Is Aragorn really going to dismiss it out of hand? Oh - I quite forgot - Sauron isn't there to besiege the city again. Maybe Legolas's scheme would be more suitable for a city re-accustoming itself to peace.
Author's reply
I think Legolas' scheme would have been as outrageous as Gimli's, only in another way. I think Gimli and Legolas have come to the conclusion that Aragorn has turned much too serious, now that he has become King. Thanks again for commenting, fliewatuet