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6336 · 6 September 2008 · Chapter 23: Discussions Concerning Elflings

This was sweet, but not too sweet! Well, now Finrod can cross the Elflings off his 'To Do List'! Now to find out why Glorfindel changed his mind about coming to Lorien. Eonwe, just has too much fun with that book of his!:<) More please, Lynda

Larner · 6 September 2008 · Chapter 23: Discussions Concerning Elflings

And she would not willingly be parted from him again, eh? Interesting! Very interesting!

Rhyselle · 6 September 2008 · Chapter 23: Discussions Concerning Elflings

What a lovely thing to wake up to a new chapter of one of my three most favorite fics! (The other two belong to you as well...) I loved Ingwion delivering "messages" from his parents to Lindorille about her fading, the scolding and the kiss, and then giving his own words and kiss to her. The whole scene between Finrod, Glorfindel, Ingwe and the young elleth was so very touching, and I liked how I could see the changes in her as well, in her reactions to them. And, of course, the way Veryandur reminded them that it was time to eat was perfectly apt for a small child. My own youngest child would tell me that his stuffed toy was hungry when, in fact, he was himself but didn't want to sound selfish by demanding I feed him immediately. What a change in Sorondil and Oromendil that they would be relieved and happy to be staying in Lorien instead of going to Arafinwe in Tirion! Who would have believed it even a few short weeks ago? :) How tactful of Finrod to refer to Lindorille's fading as an illness. I can just see how glum her expression was when the kitchen was mentioned. I love being in a kitchen when it's my idea, but having to do kitchen duty as a punishment is definitely not a preferred activity. The unclad Maiar "peanut gallery" was quite amusing as was Eonwe's unclad appearance with the Book of Oaths. I'll not bother asking for details of what Finrod said other than to ask whether it was in Sindarin or Dwarvish. *grin* It's quite obvious that Lindorille is still very fragile emotionally, but I'm sure that Finrod, Glorfindel and Ingwion are quite aware of that as well, and will give her the opportunity to finish healing, along with gentle affection and love. The secretarial job is a terrific solution (and, hey! Maybe Finrod will write to Amarie more now that Lindorille will be there to nag him about it.... *snicker*) More seriously, it's a wonderful idea, and I would have liked to have been among the unclad Maiar to have been able to see the smile that was the result for real and not just in my imagination. I think I'm going to go read your Erestor story again, to see our young elleth all grown up... As always, well done! :)

Beruthiels Cat · 6 September 2008 · Chapter 23: Discussions Concerning Elflings

So now the elflings are somewhat settled and can move on, These experiences will very much shape the adults they become, they are very much bridges to the future. Always enjoyable when the Maiar show up, especially Eonwë! Maybe Finrod thought he'd slip that one by? Not a chance...*grin*

Kaylee · 6 September 2008 · Chapter 23: Discussions Concerning Elflings

Oh, meldonya! Wonderful, brilliant work as always! Thank you for giving me this little gift to brighten my Saturday...something nice to think about during the dumb mandatory meeting that was scheduled today. It's also my Anatar's birthday, so after the ridiculously early meeting, we're heading out of town for the day. I'm glad I read it now, then...I'd have missed it were I to not be online! Poor Lindorille, being scolded by Ingwi. But at least she got a kiss from him...I wouldn't mind a kiss from Ingwi, or Finda, myself. *grin* And she got compared to Alassiel! Alassiel not an elfling, hmmmm? Sure she's not. Right. *laughs* I'm glad Lindorille's feeling so much better...AND she gets to be Finda's new secretary, yay! And the elflings will all stay with Finda! *more cheering* YAY!!! ~Kaylee!

Kitty · 6 September 2008 · Chapter 23: Discussions Concerning Elflings

Ingwion was great here – first scolding Lindorillë from Ingwë, then giving her a kiss from Elindis, and then tell her he’s glad she’s still there. Very sensible decision to keep all the children in Lórien, I think. Particularly for Sorondil and Oromendil it is important to stay here – they’re learning a lot about the Reborn, and something very different from the rubbish their parents told them. This would be a valubale lesson for them. And Glorfindel is right, Finrod has a new admirer. I hope Vorondil isn’t upset when he returns and feels he has been replaced! Really, I’d love to see Finrod as father, and Glorfindel, Ingwion and Sador as well. They all have such a great way with elflings.

eiluj · 26 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

I never expected it to be Irmo's tent that they painted! Yes, quite a change for Artelemnar! Is he in love with Region? That would be ironic, since I assume he was also a participant in the kin-slaying at Doriath ... not that RL isn't ironic.... Ingil was a hoot! And I loved the Maiar audience, also Irmo’s reaction. They’ll be recounting that story -- well, forever. '"I wish I could’ve helped paint," Veryandur said with a pout. "All I got to do that day was pull weeds"' -- They should at least let the poor elfling plant some bean seeds. Radishes show a quick result and are almost fool- or elfling-proof as well (and come in various colors for additional child-appeal). Well, at least they left Finrod’s pavilion alone.... Now the picky-proofreader part (hey, my great-grandmother wrote English grammar texts -- it’s not my fault): "not caring about sleeping Valië" -- Even though Estë is only one Valië, as the sentence is written, the noun should be plural (try it with some English nouns; it’s more obvious with words that are made plural by adding “s”). If you prefer a singular noun, add an article. There's also a Region in Book 1, though a different elleth. I'm not saying there couldn't have been two ellith with the same name -- just bringing it to your attention in case you didn't realize.

artistic sprite · 26 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Your Reborns live their new lives to the extreme. Burning down half of the garden indeed! Can you mention that story in the next chapter? I desprately need a good laugh!

Sunny · 25 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

(Tries to smother giggles) “ …And so, a new readition was established, that any white surface within the Gardens of Lórien would be an invitation to those who dwelt therein that they might express the essence of their fëar upon it, in colors that rivaled those of the rainbow, or those of Yavanna’s flowers.” Fits your Valar-universe, doesn’t it? :-D And Irmo did _so_ invite it, didn’t he? He did, after all pick the rainbow as his crest. BEG Such a pity this site doesn’t support fancy fonts or multicolor graphics – I should have loved to use both in this little comment, well, people will just have to use their imaginations (which, I suppose can be lurid enough) (Still tries to smother giggles)

Tari · 25 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

It seems that elflings are just like human children. The minute adults are out of the picture; they look for mischief to get into, firmly believing they will never get caught. They do not even consider the possible of the Maia being around to watch their every move. How gracious Lord Irmo was. I’m sure his pavilion was quite beautiful. I think most of us sometimes act like children. Who wants to grow up completely anyway? Not me. And having them paint all the other pavilions along the lake will certainly keep them out of mischief for a while. (The Maia joined in. LOL)

harrowcat · 25 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Ooh colourful painting with no artistic skill required. May I join in - pleeeeese? *Looks around bed-sit and wonders about the magnolia walls.* Loved this Fiondil. It begs the question; Is graffitti art or merely vandalism? I suppose it depends on the viewpoint.

6336 · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Back again, spotted a typo, you are missing an 'n' in the 4th section, 'The three ellyn, (n)ow splattered with differant colored paints,----'. Also in chapter 21, 4th section, shouldn't it be three elflings and not four when they are agreeing that the herbal teas thay have been given taste horrid? Sorry to be so picky but this sort of thing bugs me, makes me want to grab a blue pencil and go in and correct it! More please, Lynda

Agape4Gondor · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Oh this was a great chapter. I was all ready to write some of the dark tale, saw this posted, and just giggled through the whole thing. A welcome release from the last few chapters... And I loved Ingil's hands! However - how am I to write dark when I'm giggling???

GoldenFlower · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Oh my dear Eru. LOVED THIS CHPATER. Loved, loved, loved. :D:D:D. M ~GF

Larner · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Aha! And obviously good fun was had by all! Heh! Wonderful entertainment for them, and I'm certain it was very therapeutic.

Kaylee · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

*laughing* That is *so* funny, meldonya!!! Ai, just the thing I needed after being sick today. I still feel sick, but at least a little bit of me is better for reading the chapter. Thank you so much for sharing! I'm glad Lord Irmo liked the idea of painting pavilions *grin* although he prefers his grass to be green, huh? At least they didn't paint it black or something, though maybe Namo would like that...*grins* ~Kaylee!

Hel · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Having children playing with the reborn makes sense. In my eyes beeing reborn is a bit like having a second childhood. And children like to play with other children rather than with adults. And is has the efect that the children will get used to the reborn and accept them so that in the end they are more readily accepted into society. So Gwindor is not sad, he is bored. Bored elflings in combination with paint can only lead to chaos. I wonder how many others also thought that Lorien needed more colour and just don´t dared to do anything? " "We’re not elflings," protested Gwindor as Region and Celepharn nodded in agreement. " - No, they are not elflings they just behave like elflings. " Ingil nodded, giving them a mischievous look. "Which is probably why she immediately ordered every pavilion in the groves set aside for the Reborn painted. The elves were quite enthusiastic about it and even some of the Maiar helped." " - To have the feeling that Lorien needs more colour seems to be a rather widespread. I´m glad that Celepharn is behaving much nicer now. I really liked to know more about the lessons he got. But I also want to know about him the nearly burning down the gardens. Great chapter. As was the chapter before.

eiluj · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 21: Reclaiming Elflings

Wondering why Glorfindel needs to be in Lórien. "Do not take your eyes off him for a second." Hm. Or is that SOP with Glorfindel? And if it isn't, it probably should be.... "'They’ve been giving us these herbal teas every day. Horrid stuff. They said we had to take them because we’ve been sad.' / 'We were a lot sadder whenever we had to drink them'" -- I love the fanon motif of horrid-tasting teas and potions. Don't know why: I can remember several different nasty things I had to drink as a child that certainly weren't in the least amusing at the time! "'When dealing with the Reborn... and elflings, one learns to take certain behavior in stride.' / Both Finrod and Glorfindel nodded, their faces wreathed with wide grins at the memories of their own time in Lórien" -- You've been remiss in not telling us more of those incidents.... A belated welcome back.

Kitty · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Hmmm ... I like Meneldil’s idea to bring more elfings to Lórien to play with the Reborn. I think they’re good for them. And I see these two elflings are learning themselves that the Reborn don’t deserve the contempt their own parents have for them. Very good! Ah, they want to paint rainbows on the pavilions? As that’s the emblem of Irmo, the idea isn’t that bad *lol* And the two Maiar discussing about interfering or not was fun, too. It’s true – they are under order to keep out of things, after all :) Of course I was snickering through half the chapter. To watch them painting and realising that all these Maiar were watching was so hilarious. And then Irmo turning up ... *LOL* I could imagine how they felt at this point! I think Lórien will going to be much more colourful and lively in the future *snicker* It *really* needs more elflings! Oh, and I am glad to know Artelemnar got around to be a much nicer elf than the one we got to know earlier when he was so nasty to Sador. I had already wondered what might have happened with him. Thank you – that chapter was great!

Radbooks · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Very nice chapter! Nothing would be quite as fun as painting a pavilion... especially if you thought you were being sneaky about it. :) Nice to see that Celepharn has changed a bit from when we last saw him.

6336 · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 22: The Great Paint Job Incident

Oh, this was fun! There is something about a blank surface that just begs to be coloured. So Este had them paint all the other Reborn's pavillions did she, smart move on her part, with the Maia helping she had some control over what got put on them! I am glad Celepharn has rejoined the other Reborn and has benefitted from his 'lessoning'! More please, Lynda

Aiwen · 24 August 2008 · Chapter 21: Reclaiming Elflings

I have been thoroughly enjoying your story. Thank you for writing.

Nieriel Raina · 17 August 2008 · Chapter 21: Reclaiming Elflings

Well, I assume you made it to Germany safe and sound? It was so nice to see an update. :) I enjoyed this chapter very much. The elflings are just adorable and I can't wait to hear all about what they've been up to. For some reason, I'm glad Glorfindel decided to return to Lorien at the last minute. Just like him to keep everyone off balance. :)

Sunny · 16 August 2008 · Chapter 21: Reclaiming Elflings

‘The Great Paint Job Incident’. The mere name makes me wish I had access to a time machine so that I could go ahead to next week and read about it... A small nitpick: Míriel Serindë, Finwë's _first_ wife, is the one described in the Silmarillion as being particularly skilled at needlework. Nothing much is said about Indis, apart from her being a blonde. There was certainly nothing in the Silmarillion about her being more skilled than the average elleth at using a needle and thread. On the other hand, there is nothing said about her being _less_ skilled, either. Yet I sort of got the feeling when reading the Silmarillion that the two of them were sort of Yin and Yang, very much opposites in terms of personality and interests. You may have read it differently, or something might be said about the possibility that Indis might have consciously tried to model herself after Míriel, including trying to become as similar to her, both in personality and interests, as possible. (Not a very healthy attitude, IMHO.) Perhaps there is something for a future story here?

GoldenFlower · 16 August 2008 · Chapter 21: Reclaiming Elflings

I squeed in happiness at the new chapter. xD. Munderful writing... You should do a one-shot about the infamous ‘Great Paint Job Incident.’ Haha, sheepish elflings. Can't wait for more! ~G