A Cat in King Elessar's Court by Agape4Gondor
elanor winterflowers · 19 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Assignment
I love this cat! Wonderful voice and perspective. I hope this goes on and on--it's fascinating!
Author's reply
Thanks ever so much, elanor. It seems it might be here for a bit, unless the cat takes off and leaves me... wanderlust...
SurgicalSteel · 19 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Assignment
What a fascinating notion! I can easily see Denethor as being a 'cat person,' and this is certainly a different perspective on the siege of Gondor!
Author's reply
Thanks, SS - hopefully I won't have to bother you with 'anatomy' questions. ROTFL.... It will be very interesting to see what the cat sees.
shirebound · 19 January 2008 · Chapter 2: Assignment
but I did follow the Halfling. I wondered at his changed status. He was now a soldier in the Steward’s service. I now owed him my allegiance. How fascinating! I'm really enjoying this.
Author's reply
Glad you're enjoying this and thanks for the review. I'm looking forward to what this cat will do now...
Linda Hoyland · 17 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Introductions
What a delightful idea! Being owned by four cats and visited by a fifth,I'd love to see Tolkien's great events through feline eyes. Trust Gandalf to acknowledge the cat!
Author's reply
It's been a very long time since a cat and I shared a home... I grew up with glorious friendly ones... but my children are allergic and so cats are banned. My gosh - to this day I miss them....
Raksha The Demon · 16 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Introductions
I certainly hope that this isn't a single-shot. What a great idea, if possibly sub-canon, giving Denethor a cat. I would think that Denethor is a cat person; while I see Boromir as a dog person and Faramir as a cat and dog person (though the 'boys' wouldn't have time for pets at this stage in their lives). The characterisation of the cat seems spot-on; and I look forward to seeing more of the story. Loved the recognition of Shadowfax as a mearh!
Author's reply
*giggles* Because of Alqualonde's 'royal' blood - as the dear cat states... it is easy to recognize another royal... Glad you enjoyed the idea. We'll see if the Muse has more...
Edlyn · 16 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Introductions
Ah, I liked this! How lovely to see Gandalf and Pippin's arrival in Minas Tirith from another POV. I do like Alqualondë. She (I am assuming that this elegant cat is a she, forgive me if I am wrong) seems to be a being of taste and perspicacity. I wonder what her take on Pippin's deciding ot offer Denethor his service would be? Hmmmm. Well, if this is a one-shot, it's a wonderful one. If it is just hte start of a series then that is wonderful, too. In the meantime, Balian sends purrs and bows politely to Alqualondë. Hugs, Edlyn
Author's reply
I am totally in the dark about this one - but I belive that Alqualonde is a male and that he is black.... but Pip will give us details later on... I'm sure of it - that Hobbit just can't keep his sweet mouth closed! Alqualonde sends purrs back but bows to no one... :)
cathleen · 15 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Introductions
A very fascinating beginning. I do hope you write a great deal more of this!
Author's reply
Thanks cathleen. Unfortunately, the cat has serious ideas about going till Aragorn at least arrives... but I'm afraid it's going to go at least a month into Elessar's reign.... The cat's running the show, as they tend to do, and I am just a helpless bystander like you! Thanks for reviewing!
eiluj · 15 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Introductions
This is plainly a feline worthy of a *long* story! Among other questions, I'm wondering how Alqua came by that name. Please continue!
Author's reply
The cat hasn't told me yet! :)
Pearl Took · 15 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Introductions
You really must keep going with this, Agape! This is wonderful!! And I love that you call him the Ernil i Pheriannath :-)
Author's reply
Well, Pearl Took, one royal personage easily recognizes another! *giggles* The cat, it seems, does not wish this to end anytime soon, but it has 10,000 ideas which I refuse to use them all! Trying to have a little pity on my readers!
Larner · 15 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Introductions
Ah, yes--those so innocent appearing plot bunnies that turn out to be small nuzgul in disguise! Heh!
Author's reply
Larner! I'm bleeding the bite is so large!!!
shirebound · 15 January 2008 · Chapter 1: Introductions
What a marvelous beginning, or even one-shot, if it comes to that. I love seeing the events through the eyes of such a perceptive and noble cat.
Author's reply
Excuse me, shirebound.... but if this was such a perceptive and noble cat - it would let me sleep at night!!! However, I'm very glad you enjoyed this, whatever it is....