ns_tulkas
· 13 May 2008
· Chapter 18: FAULT: The Doctor Is In
This little story is brilliant! The only thing that displeases me about it is that it's not going to be continued. God, now I'm really curious to see how Freud will help all the brothers. And he'll probably involve Feanor in the proceedings down the line when the brothers make a breakthrough, too. I'd love to be a fly on that wall!
When DID Namo decide he had no mother?
Author's reply
Thanks ns_tulkas. I'm glad you liked this. And there's nothing to stop you from writing your own story about what might happen and you never know, I might be inspired to write more if the muse sends me the right bunny. *grin*
Kaylee
· 12 May 2008
· Chapter 18: FAULT: The Doctor Is In
*scrubs tears from her eyes and collapses in silent laughter, glad this was in her inbox to brighten her evening* Ai, thank Atar you are here, meldonya. I needed this after what my atto just put me through. Honestly! With all due respect, meldonya...men!! I do not understand the ones in my RL, particularly my atto.
"Tell me where we are!"
"I don't know, Ada...I've never been here before, either!"
"*insert curse words here*!!! You have the map, tell me where we are!!!"
"But, Ada, it's dark and the words are tiny and I'm no good at reading maps!!!"
"Are you good for anything? TELL ME WHERE WE ARE!!!!!"
I was reduced to tears by the time I figured out that University Avenue, 9th Street, and our hotel's cross street (State Street) were all the same thing. I was SO tempted to yell back at him "We're in the Void!!!!" But it wouldn't have done any good.
Glad to see that the good doctor was in to help the Feanorionnath. I wonder what he'd have to say about MY atto. *wry look*
Namarie,
Kaylee
Author's reply
Sorry your atto was being so unreasonable. Some men are like that (some women, too). At least this little piece cheered you up. *grin*
6336
· 12 May 2008
· Chapter 18: FAULT: The Doctor Is In
Hm, Sigmund helping out Namo at Atar's insistance, might work, but why a group session, I would have thought individual sessions would have been better, but what do I know about head shrinkers! Just how do you explain to some one that your father 'thought' you into being?
Heard about the big quake they had in China, hope you and yours are O.K?
More please, Lynda
Author's reply
I think group therapy would work quite well here myself. Eru knows they really need to deal with some issues (the Oath, for instance) together. Anyway, I'm sure Sigmund is having a ball psychoanalyzing the Fëanorionnath and Námo. LOL
The earthquake occurred 1000 miles to the west of where I am living. We never felt it and I never knew about it until I stated getting emails asking if I were okay. Thanks for your concern and thanks for reviewing. I'm glad you enjoyed this tale.
I really enjoyed this, especially Pippin and Boromir. Nicely done!
Author's reply
Thanks, NiRi. I'm glad you liked this.
Nieriel Raina
· 12 May 2008
· Chapter 18: FAULT: The Doctor Is In
...can't....breathe...MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ahem. Very humorours, mellon nín. And thank you for the warning. I was eating and thankfully put my sandwich down! Though my dogs are still staring at my hysterics as if I'm nuts. *grin*
Author's reply
Always heed my warnings, you know that, NiRi. *grin* Glad you liked this.
Radbooks
· 12 May 2008
· Chapter 18: FAULT: The Doctor Is In
ROFL!!! Very clever, Fiondil!! I'm glad you had a birthday so you could share this with us. :) Hope you had an enjoyable day... I just had mine on the 9th!
Author's reply
Happy birthday to you as well. Well, I did have to teach two classes this morning, but they went quite well so I was pleased and then I had a lovely afternoon. Met two young women from Israel who are climbing Mt. Tai today. I helped them find the right bus to Red Gate where they would start the climb. Then had spaghetti bolognaise for lunch. All in all a pretty good day so far. Glad you liked this little tale.
Well, I fear it is only logical that Pippin felt responsible for Gandalf’s assumed death. He was the one who threw the stone down the well, after all. In hindsight he had to wonder if that caused the attack and all – I’ve always wondered myself if they still would have been attacked withouth his impulsiveness.
Though Aragorn’s solution to the problem was great – starting the fingerpointing with Isildur! Seen in this way, there are so many people to blame! The arguments seem to be logical, but in the end Boromir is right – if anyone is to blame for Gandalf’s death, it is the Balrog. Even men can have a bit of plain Hobbit sense now and then ;-)
Author's reply
You're right Kitty. Aragorn was being pretty cadgey, not necessarily disagreeing or agreeing with Pippin's statement, but offering his own ideas about who to blame and then of course the others fell into his game without realizing it, except for Boromir who saw through it all to point to the one who truly was to blame for Gandalf's death.
LOL! I nearly fell off my chair laughing when Sam spoke up with that Celebramble person *giggle*. Good old Sam! This is a lovely interlude for the Fellowship at Lothlorien. I like the way you show Boromir having a hard time joining in, preoccupied as he is. Only when the suggestions get more and more absurd, he gets out of his funk.
Author's reply
Thanks, obsidianj. I'm glad you liked this, especially Sam and his "Celebramble". LOL At least he tried, and I'm sure Legolas appreciated it. And you're right abut Boromir; only when things became really absurd did he feel a need to enter the conversation.
Oh, I liked this! I always felt that Pippin had blamed himself for Gandalf's death and had wondered how he dealt with it (or not) but nothing ever woke the muse up enough to write about it. I'm so glad you wrote this. The ad absurdum pointing of fingers all the way to Eru was quite humourous and yet very touching as the characters of Aragron, the Hobbits, Legolas, Gimli and even Boromir were brought to light by their words and reasons. I think the thing I liked best though, was that it was Boromir who in the end who said he truest thing of all (I admit I have always found Boromir to be one of my favourite characters in the Fellowship because he is flawed and much more 'human' in my opinion than Aragorn--he's easier to identify with).
Well, back to working on my rewrite of het end of my 'Realisations' story; my muse decided she wasn't happy with it as it stands...
Eru bless!
Edlyn
Author's reply
Thanks, Edlyn. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I think we all indulge in asd absurdum pointing of fingers all the way to Eru when we're looking for someone to blame, and of course when you stop and think about it, it is all Eru's fault for having started everything to begin with, but, of course, if you blame him for the bad you have to blame him for the good and no one is willing to do that. Can't have it both ways. Boromir's solution is best. I don't know if Aragorn is any less flawed than Boromir, I just think he hides it better (and he's got 5 decades of experience on Boromir and that has to count for something.
Good luck with your own story.
Robinscat
· 8 May 2008
· Chapter 6: MAGIC: The Password
I vote that it's Eru's fault; although if it isn't for him there will be no MiddleEarth, no Morgoth, no War, no corrupted Maia, no crazy Celebrimbor, no One Ring, no Gandalf! I suppose thats the same as saying Gandalf's death is Tolkien's fault! ( Quickly hide before Tolkien's ghost haunt me)
Author's reply
Blame who you will, but I think Boromir is closer to the truth than anyone.
Ah, if it were all that simple to take or place blame. But in this case, Boromir is right. And Gandalf did die in good company indeed--and came back to join one of the best! Heh!
Author's reply
Very true, Larner, on all counts. Glad you liked this. Thanks for reviewing.
How could anyone not love the hobbits? Sam is just hilarious here, unintentionally coming to the rescue and trying to look down his nose at Legolas in the process!
I definitely think we should blame Eru for Pip's curly hair though! :-)
Author's reply
I agree on all counts, Babe. LOL Glad you liked this one. Thanks for letting me know.
O.K., I will go for the balrog but I still think Sauron had a lot to do with it! If he hadn't taught Celebrimbor how to put power in to rings none of this would have happened! Actually I think it is all Feanor's fault, him and his passion for bright, shiny things! Are elves part Magpie?
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
Well, there is enough blame to go around for sure, but ultimately I have to agree with Boromir: the Balrog was the immediate cause of Gandalf's death. Others (including Eru *grin*) may have been contributing factors, but that's it. And I think this is a leeson from which we can all learn. We are so quick to blame God or fate or whatever for anything bad that happens instead of blaming the immediate cause and dealing with it at that level. Blaming God (or Eru) is just our way of 'getting us off the hook', as Pippin said, in taking responsibility for our own actions. So, I'll go with Boromir any day of the week.
*shakes head* Eru *does* get blamed for quite a lot, doesn't He? I'm glad they let Him off, this one time. *grin* And I'd just love to hear the conversation between Manwe and Namo when they heard that Frodo would blame the Valar. Oh, well...it would probably make them sad...But you know that I'd like to see Namo's reaction in any case.
Celebramble! Oh my, Sam is too delightful. *shakes head*
The Dwarves of Moria, and Celebrimbor...Elves vs. Dwarves again, hm? Well, eventually those two will learn better. *smiles*
Isildur? *shakes head at Aragorn* I suppose some blame could be laid at Isildur's feet since he didn't destroy the Ring. But, in the end, I think it wasn't Pip's fault, or Eru or the Valar, or "Celebramble" *snicker* or the Dwarves. No...no, I agree with Boromir. Wise Steward of Gondor. *hugs Bori* I think he would have made a good Steward.
It's all the Balrog's fault. Ecthelion and Glorfi...our Olorin *is* in good company...(and how about that, he tended to them both personally, after their ordeals *wry grin*)
And you've made me want to see Namo and Olorin's talk about The Moria Incident even MORE now!!!!!!!
~Kaylee!
Author's reply
Yes, I'm sure Eru breathed a sigh of relief when he found out he wasn't going to be blamed for Gandalf's death, though he probably wasn't too happy about being blamed for Pippin's curly hair. LOL
Sam is delightful in his disingenous way and at least he tries.
And of course Boromir is correct. Ultimately, the only person to blame for Gandalf's fall is the one who brought it about -- the Balrog.
And as for the Námo-Olórin talk... you might get your wish sooner than you think. *grin*
Thanks for reviewing.
Cairistiona
· 6 May 2008
· Chapter 9: RECONCILIATION: Ascent
What a moving piece... I didn't realize until the very end that it was Feanor, and that gave it all the more emotional impact. As a parent, it's often very hard to keep doing things that *I* know need to be done in order to teach a lesson, when my child is interpreting it as punishment and anger and the complete opposite of love. And I like your take on Feanor's fate--that reconciliation of a wayward son is always possible. There's much hope to be found in that. I'll probably read and re-read this one. Thank you for writing it.
Author's reply
Hi, Cairistiona. I'm glad you liked this tale. It wasn't an easy one to write, but as you say, there's much hope to be found in the knowledge that reconciliation of a wayward child is always possible. Thank you for reviewing.
Larner
· 1 May 2008
· Chapter 16: APPOINTED: A Secret Voice
A lovely explanation of how Ulmo came to this office. Yes, the one who listens beyond when the voices of this world clamor for the wisdom of stillness, of rhythm, of cleansing and renewal.
Author's reply
It's not an easy office to fulfill, but a necessary one and Ulmo does it with grace and style, as even his fellow Valar must allow.
Edlyn
· 1 May 2008
· Chapter 16: APPOINTED: A Secret Voice
Oh, this was gorgeous! I think this is my favourite of the Tapestry pieces so far. As I read I could see the pleasance and wall and water, hear the noise of the small stream that had found its way through the granite to the other side and--most wonderfully--feel Eru's embrace. This bit of writing has brought solace to my mind and heart, meldonya, and I lack the competence to properly explain the way I feel inside right now because of it. Thank you!
Edlyn
Author's reply
I'm glad you enjoyed this piece, Edlyn and that it's your favorite of the Tapestry tales (at least until the next favorite comes along *grin*). Sometimes, a story simnply grabs you and you don't have the words to explain why. That's okay, as long as it brought you solace for whatever reason, I, as a writer, have done my job. Thank you for letting me know.
6336
· 30 April 2008
· Chapter 16: APPOINTED: A Secret Voice
Ah, so Ulmo is the 'string' for the 'mittens', the Valar being the mittens, so they don't get lost!:<)
More please,
Lynda
Author's reply
I suppose that's one way of looking at it, though I don't think the Valar would appreciate the imagery. *grin*
I don't think I reviewed this one yet either. I liked very much how you showed the different personality of the Istari by how they clothed themselves. As always, Olórin shines. I think he's make a great grandpa, don't you? Or adopted uncle. *grin*
Author's reply
I think Olórin would make an excellent great-grandpa or adopted uncle. *grin* Glad you liked this. Thanks for letting me know.
Nora Thalion
· 30 April 2008
· Chapter 16: APPOINTED: A Secret Voice
This is a wonderful story. I love your use of imagery and the comparisson of the crack in the wall to the events that will eventually unfold in Arda. In fact all of your stories are amazing. This is a nice touching moment between father and son.
Keep it up.
Author's reply
Thanks Nora. I'm glad you have enjoyed all my stories, especially this one.
I truly loved this one, Fiondil. Humorous, yet deep. It's amazing how we mark our lives by our scars - even the invisible ones. Nicely done!
Author's reply
Thanks, NiRi. When I first saw the prompt I had this sudden image of Finrod standing in front of the mirror trying to find his scars. I think we define ourselves by our scars (visible or not) more than we think. They're almost like badges of honor or at least a testament to the fact that we've lived.
Nieriel Raina
· 30 April 2008
· Chapter 16: APPOINTED: A Secret Voice
Oh what a FABULOUS fic for 'appointed'! Very deep and thought provoking. Love it!
Author's reply
When I came across the passage quoted at the end of this tale I just knew I'd found my story. *grin* Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for reviewing.
Kaylee
· 30 April 2008
· Chapter 16: APPOINTED: A Secret Voice
ULMO!!!!!!!! It's Ulmo and Atar!!!!!! *squeals* *Hugs Ulmo and Atar* Aww!!!!!! Poor Ulmo to have to do such a secret, lonely job but Atar knows he can do it and so he is proud to do it...as long as it doesn't ruin things with Manwe...But it won't ruin things with Manwe. It never could. Because Manwe...is Manwe. And Ulmo is Ulmo. And they are best friends. ^_^
~Kaylee!!!!!!!!!
Author's reply
You've pretty much have put it in a nutshell, Kaylee. Atar has every faith in Ulmo that he can do what needs to be done and it can never truly ruin things between Ulmo and Manwë because they are indeed best of friends and love each other too much to let this come between them, each recognizing that they both have specific roles to play in Atar's Design.
Very moving. It would be strange to have a new body (though right now I must say I would like one!) without all the marks upon that you know should be there... things that showed your life and all that you had done. And yet, it is the invisible scars that really can cause the most heartache to a person and that really define you in ways that outward things never do.
Very well done!
Author's reply
Thanks, Radbooks. I imagine it would be very strange and like you I wouldn't mind a new body right about now. *grin* And the invisible scars are the ones that really define who you are and the ones we speak of the least even to ourselves.