Jay's Drabblets II by Jay of Lasgalen
Kitty · 7 February 2009 · Chapter 10: The Clouds Burst
Oh yes, Thranduil as the King of the Woodelves must have felt the reaction of the trees to this much-needed rain and rejoyced with them. Lovely, Jay!
Author's reply
Yes - I like to show him with a bond to the trees and the forest. I'm glad you liked this - thank you!
Sulwing of Mirkwood · 7 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Red, Red Wine
Okay, I feel stupid. Can I borrow your proofreader, Jay? ;) Write instead of right. Ow. Whatever the case, I still love your stories. Keep them coming!
elliska · 6 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Red, Red Wine
Not a fan of wine myself, but your description of this wine makes me want to try it. That description reminds me of the description of Elrond's house. And it must be good wine if Thranduil approves. ;-) I love the idea of wine in Ithilien. Cool idea.
Author's reply
I prefer white wine to red, but this felt right for Thranduil - and he knows good wine when he drinks it :) Making wine seemed a suitable task for elves - and profitable, if they export it to Gondor or further afield!
Elflingimp · 6 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Red, Red Wine
Gosh I could almost taste that! Umm.....could I have some of that?, just one glass will do, my mouth is watering it sounded so good. Hugs The Imp
Author's reply
Thank you! Although I prefer white wine, I think I'd like red if it was like this ...
6336 · 6 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Red, Red Wine
See, I told you he would be quaffing with best of them after a few years! Wine appreciation is in the blood! More please, Lynda
Author's reply
Well, Legolas is his father's son after all ...
Sulwing of Mirkwood · 6 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Red, Red Wine
I love these drabblets! Especially because you have written about all three of my favorite characters--Legolas, Elladan, and Elrohir! These are all really good, and "No Son of Mine" was cute! :) Are you working on any longer stories write now? Do it, please!
Author's reply
Thank you! I'm working (slowly) on a longer fic with Elladan, Elrohir and Estel, 'Beyond The Dimrill Gate'. I'm trying to finish the latest chapter.
Larner · 6 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Red, Red Wine
Ah--Legolas's pressing, then? Excellent! Sounds as if even I would like it!
Author's reply
I could just see Legolas tending vines and growing grapes in Ithilien!
ellie · 6 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Red, Red Wine
yum! very "tastefully" written!
Author's reply
*Grin* Thank you.
Ces · 6 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Red, Red Wine
This was wonderful Jay! I love the fact that Legolas comes to his father for his approval for the vintage. I wonder if it's as good as Dorwinion? Ces
Author's reply
Thank you! I think Thranduil is seen as the wine expert, so who else would Legolas ask? And I'm sure it's even *better* that Dorwinion (to Thranduil's eyes, at least!)
Elena Tiriel · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 10: The Clouds Burst
Oh, I really like this, Jay! What a relief to have rain after a long drought.... it gives me an overpowering urge to go drink some water! LOL! I suggest posting it for Dwim's challenge about "Weathering the Weather" on the HA mailing list... her message was on January 30. It would be absolutely perfect! - Barbara
Author's reply
It must have been a wonderful moment for Thranduil to feel ain after so long. I'll add the drabble to that challenge - thanks for the link!
Elena Tiriel · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 11: No Son Of Mine
LOLOL! *toasts Jay with a mug of milk* - Barbara
Author's reply
Like Thranduil, I prefer wine!
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 6: Tomb Raiders
Oops almost missed this one. Eeww! Yuck! That would be a shocker!
Author's reply
Yes - poor Elladan got more than he expected!
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 1: Namárië!
Wow! Powerful and very sad!
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 2: The Fall of Gondolin
Great use of the prompt! Very creative! And I loved 'ada (and Erestor) are going to be cross.' You can almost see them shrugging, like, 'oh well' and happily trotting away. But when I was reading this it made me think--I wonder what the adult POV would be (beyond the mess). How would the older Elves respond to playing at the Fall of Gondolin. Of course it is endearing to see children at this type of play. But I wonder if it would be a little heart-breaking too? Might be an interesting, if difficult to capture, POV.
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 3: Messengers From The West
Hehehe! You do humor well. Good ruse!
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 4: Narn I Hîn Elrond
This is almost sadder to me than the fate that Tolkien gave Arwen. Too sad to think of her eternally separated from Aragorn. There's no completely happy ending for her or her family.
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 5: The Bridal Chest
Ok, wow, this is sad! Poor Celebrian! And poor Arwen trying to put together something that might make her mother happy again when she finally could be.
Author's reply
It was interesting - though rather sad - to think of things that would mean most to Celebrían.
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 7: Cornucopia
Again, I love the image in this drabble, in this case of father and son together. Very sweet.
Author's reply
It had been a while since I wrote Thranduil and Legolas like this, and I enjoyed going back to them. I've never seen Thranduil as anything but a loving father, unlike some of those abusive fics out there.
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 8: Winter In Imladris
Hehehe! Children's logic is great! Had to have happened to at least one Elf lord in Imladris exactly like that.
Author's reply
And I can see the same thing happening in later years, when the twins are adult ...
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 9: Think Of A World Without Any Harvest
Wow! This is a scary thought, and one I never contemplated, but that is a very likely scenario in Mirkwood. How depressing that would be. Powerful.
Author's reply
I think life in Lasgalen would be very grim when the power of Dol Guldur was at its height :(
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 10: The Clouds Burst
I'm reading backwards. Sorry. I really like this one too. I like the image and it is one I can really ID with, being a farm girl at heart.
Author's reply
Drawkcab is fine! Like Thranduil, I love the feel and scent of rain after a long dry spell.
elliska · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 11: No Son Of Mine
Hehehehe! That last line! Wasn't expecting that. Gonna go clean the monitor off now. ;-) Very clever and funny!
Author's reply
Sorry - should I have included a warning? Anyway, I'm glad you liked this!
6336 · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 11: No Son Of Mine
Aw, give him a few years and he will be quaffing the Dorwinion with the best of them! Lynda
Author's reply
Of course he will - I'm sure he'll take after his father soon!
Agape4Gondor · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 11: No Son Of Mine
Glad I wasn't drinking anything myself at the time I read this!!! I would have ruined my keyboard.... Still chortling!
Author's reply
**Grin** Sorry - perhaps I should have included a warning ...
Agape4Gondor · 2 February 2009 · Chapter 10: The Clouds Burst
Very nice indeed. I do so love the image of Thranduil with his face raised. Oh dear - wicked thoughts come with that..... : )
Author's reply
**Grin** Me too! I wanted to write more on the theme, but the word count wouldn't allow it ...