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Whispy · 18 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

And then they ran into Glorfindel's sword. They ran into Glorfindel's sword ten times. Hoo boy are they in trouble. Thankfully, my school doesn't have much have much of a drinking culture. Maybe that's because it's a women's college and we don't have all that testosterone and "frat boy" mentality. I think the worst thing my roommate and I have ever done is go for ice-cream before dinner. XP Looking forward to the next chapter! Whispy

Rosealynn · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

Findalaurë, and his pals going to get into some serious trouble here with daddy and Glorfindel. However, Alex and Derek, better not use "they are adults" excuse for their own behaviour. I have a feeling that won't wash with either Finrod or Glorfindel. Because Derek, and by default Alex, really did set the Three Amigos up. Although, I admit to LOL in some the things said. Who hasn't done something stupid when you are young and foolish. Findalaure is really making alot of mistakes and is very rude, with his feeling of being better than the Mortals. Maybe, realizing that Derek and Alex, used his attitude to set him up, might make him eat some humble pie. Although I can't see it helping with the friendship with Alex and Derek. I think Finrod and Glorfindel need to knock everyone heads together to get them to behave and act like adults who have a serious misson.

Larner · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

Durn! The two of them almost made it! I wasn't giggling as hard as I did at Kara's Auntie's latest chapter to "Not Quite a Maia" (on FF.n)--I was laughing out loud as some of George and Fred's creations from Weasley's Wizarding Whizzes were set off on an army of Haradrim and Easterlings--but I definitely have giggled all through this one. Ah, dear--get too many drinks under one's belt, and even gwadors find ancient grievances hard to evade! Love the names--Ellie did well at advising you as to what to name most of them! Heh! Now--how will Glorfindel and Finrod deal with the situation?

obsidianj · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

I had to laugh at the scene with the money, when each elf looks to find the correct bill. That alone will make them noticeable to everyone around. And then the drinking game... Seems that more than just Alex and Derek know that elves are real. I think the women were very smart to leave the place. Men! The names of the drinks were cute. Derek sums it up beautifully at the end: "I think we are in deep trouble." They are all in trouble. The three elves are probably punished enough by the stupendous hangover they will have (or is the elven healing ability shortening that phase?). But Derek and Alex are not in the clear, either.

obsidianj · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 60: ‘And this is my Cousin Larry....’

I love the scene in the beginning with the alarm ringing and Derek not so eager to get up. Sounds very realistic when I think back to my student days. So, Alex and Derek have the Three Amigos shadowing them. Oh, joy! Just what everyone wanted. They better get their story straight or they are in big trouble. The students at Elf Academy are no dummies.

Lyana · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear... And the subconscious comes to the fore yet again when someone is soused. Well, I guess it's better to have those sentiments out in the open now than later. Poor Lawrence - it's horrible to hear something like that from a friend, even if you know they're dead drunk. Maybe they won't remember in the morning? Can't wait to see the reactions to this... Loved the language interplay and the Alex's improv - what are the odds of someone knowing Swedish AND Finnish! It was also interesting to see how everyone in the bar is reacting to the Elves. I wonder how many students other than Jack have figured out that Elves really do exist.

Tari · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

Reminds me a bit of Legolas and Gimli, altough Legolas never got that wasted. In fact, I don't think he got drunk at all. Poor ellyn's. If they think they're sick now, from what I've heard, tomorrow will be worse. (I've never even been high, much less drunk, and don't intend to be.)

6336 · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

Oh, Eru! They have only done what 9 out of 10 collage students have done, left their brains at home in the jar by their beds! I don't think Glorfindal or Finrod will need to come up with a suitable punishment, the Stooges/Amigos heads and stomachs will do it for them! Alex and Derek will come in for a little discussion but I can't see them having too much of a problem! The 'kids' are adults any way! (Snicker!) Sounds like typical privaliged kids, you see it, you get it and daddy pays the bill. It would have helped a little if somebody had given them a quick lesson in finance, Wiseman style! Do they send their Bar Tabs to the Palace to be payed, surely they had some walking around money? Oh well, now to get the Three Lushes home and sobered up! I think somebody needs to come up with a Guide to Living Among Mortals and hand them out to all MME bound Elves to read on the trip over! Fun one Fiondil, Huggs, Lynda

Sunny · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

Young male Elves also suffer from testosterone poisoning from time to time, I see. That drinking contest was an incredibly stupid thing to do, and I can understand that both Finrod and Glorfindel are seriously pissed up at the five of them. The three amigos have fashioned their own punishment due to the inevitable effects of getting passed-out drunk. That doesn't mean they might not get additional punishment, but clearly Alex and Derek are in for it now. It was really fun to see the young female students glomming onto the three ellyn in the cafeferia. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that they might feel rather hunted soon. It would be interesting to see them fend off the ravening horde - when they are sober again, that is.

Clouded Leopard · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

What a way to learn about how the young mortals entertain themselves. I was howling with laughter until Glorfindel and Finrod showed up. Derek summed it up when he said they were in trouble. "snicker and grin"

UTfrog · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

I think a whole bunch of someones are in trouble and they can only blame themselves. This is a funny but very realistic chapter of young male behavior. I am with the girls who left in disgust. Great writing, but I hope the hangovers are stupendous.

Malice2 · 17 August 2012 · Chapter 61: The Elven Tour Guide at the Blue Petrel

Men, really! Be they elves or mortals. Don't Alex and Derek know that alcohol and ethyl coma are dangerous? They all behave like teenagers...

Lyana · 15 August 2012 · Chapter 60: ‘And this is my Cousin Larry....’

Glad I wasn't drinking anything when I got to the "Darrel, and my other brother Darrell" line! And here's a niggle - did Valinor never come up in history classes? Or was that Maiar-induced amnesia for the students to not recognize the name? Or just somebody who missed that class? Inquiring minds and all that... :-) Ah, Alex - I'm pre-emptively cringing wondering who Findalaure is going to insult next. I can just see him being a jerk about some guy's girlfriend and getting clocked again...

someone · 14 August 2012 · Chapter 60: ‘And this is my Cousin Larry....’

Valinor is here in Finland?! LOL They really need to think of a good backstory for those three, for Valinor doesn't sound anything like a Swedish or Finnish place name (at least to me) and that will be very difficult to explain later if someone starts wondering *grin*. I don't like Findalaurë's attitude, but the Elves of the older generation seem to be quite happy, and Finrod looks like he's at home. Lovely breakfast scene.

Siiw · 13 August 2012 · Chapter 60: ‘And this is my Cousin Larry....’

The Elves are getting new and easier names from the humans, just like the Valar got from the first Elves. I bet they didn't complain this much. Findalaure is starting to REALLY annoy me.

Fantasia · 13 August 2012 · Chapter 60: ‘And this is my Cousin Larry....’

It is going to be hard for everybody, but for the three amigos is going to be harder. I think that I can understand them and at least, they are trying. Now, reading The Grapes of Wrath, I don't know if that will educate them on seeing kindly to mortals. I mean, it is a classic but so depressing. I read it very young at school and saw the movie, it scared me off of the that period literature. I don't know why they insist junior high to read that, it is not an age that you can appreciate it. Waiting to see Farrell's next move. And the new adventures of the Valinor elves, I can't wait to see their reactions to the new world.

Sunny · 13 August 2012 · Chapter 60: ‘And this is my Cousin Larry....’

Heh. It looks like the proud princeling and his pals aren't used to seeing the princeling's dad engaged in such un-princely activities as making breakfast. But it makes me wonder if said princeling and his pals are the sort of ellyn who would starve to death in a well-stocked kitchen. If so, they are going to need a quick education in homey, everyday activities. And if they are picky eaters, I also hope they will learn to be more accepting of foreign (to the) cuisine. They had better also learn to listen to what Alex says, but given Lawrence's attitude, it is likely that they are going to land in a fair amount of trouble before they learn sense. And they'd better start calling Alex by his name, instead of calling him "Mortal" all the time! So the men were thronging around the three new additions to the scene. But I wonder - where were the girls??? Perhaps they just are planning their attack? Or perhaps they are just portioning out the prospective spoils already. Tee-hee. I can see that even the gals who like them dark-haired will line up for a chance at the blonde bombshell. The newcomers are definitely going t attract attention. Hopefully, they are going to be able to limit it, but if they are able to enlist some of their allies to help out a bit, perhaps it will be manageable. Hmm. I don't really see Nielluin as a Nell - she has too much of her mother in her for that IMO. I suspect she is going to take to the modern world like a fish to water. I bet she is going to think it is deeply unfair for the boys to go to the Academy, and it is going to be interesting to see if she is also going to maneuver herself into the Academy. She definitely isn't the type to sit at home doing embroidery! Now what is Farrell up to? And what is going on at the Agency? The silence is worrisome!

6336 · 13 August 2012 · Chapter 60: ‘And this is my Cousin Larry....’

Why do I have this strong urge to Gibbs Smack a certain Elf? The first thing Larry has to learn is to keep his mouth shut, he is their to observe not be observed. I think both Della and Amroth need to be well away from Wiseman until they have Ratty sorted out, that Alex has not heard from Matty is disturbing. Della needs to find some pretty Hatching Jackets, if she is anything like my daughter she is going to be bigger than a whale by the time she delivers! Anything that helps to disguise the bump and makes her feel comfortable is essential. Seems to me Findalure has never had to 'do' for himself, I wonder if Atto ever took him camping and had him help with all the work that is involved? Something tells me somebody is a picky eater going by the remark Larry made! Well now to go find apartmentrs for the influx of Elves and see how the 'Pilot Program' goes, I can see rough waters ahead, espiecially with Big Mouth Larry along! Huggs, Lynda

Larner · 13 August 2012 · Chapter 60: ‘And this is my Cousin Larry....’

Oh, dear, but they are off to a fine start, aren't they? Not knowing what language to use, what country to blame for these three, and so on? And some of the students are bound to catch on to the fact these three are somehow related to the Elves who are running the academy. I caught the allusions to Newhart right off, and was giggling from the beginning. Yeah, I do think Laurence fits Findelaure better than Larry, too. Now, to begin to accept the more egalitarian society in which they find themselves.

UTfrog · 13 August 2012 · Chapter 60: ‘And this is my Cousin Larry....’

Well the fun certainly begins for the 5 students. They should have discussed background stories while they were deciding names. Lawrence is determined to be difficult, but there may be hope for the others. Sorry we cannot have pictures of the faces of the Wiseman citizens when they see the new elves.

obsidianj · 11 August 2012 · Chapter 58: Trial of the Three Amigos

The title had me snorting into my coffee. But it is fitting. These 3 need to learn a lot. And what was Findalaure thinking? He reminds me of a boy in the middle of puberty. Spouting things in the heat of the moment, without really thinking about what he is saying (at least I hope that he wouldn't have said that in a less confrontational setting). Taking away their swords and making them serve the humans was a fitting punishment. Let's just hope they learn fast. I don't think they have yeni to see the errors of their ways.

Kitty · 11 August 2012 · Chapter 59: Sneaking into Wiseman

Beleg and Legolas are there, too! Yay! That's getting better and better! (And it calls for an archery contest somewhere down the road). Oh, we have descendants of Beleg and Sador and Alassiel, too! Great! But the biggest surprise was most definitely Nielluin. Who'd have thought Galadriel and Celeborn would give Celebrían a little sister, even if it wasn't exactly planned? The faces of Elrohir and Elladan must have been priceless! And what a smart one! When I did read her first words, I somehow stumbled over them and went to re-read them – until I realised what was wrong with them: That nothing was wrong, lol! Looks like Glorfindel shouldn't have said so loudly that he and Daeron are too old for a relationship *grin* They just hadn't found the right ellith – yet! It's fun to find out who else has come – and to find out who's a descendant of whom. Already started a new list to keep track of original names, ancestry and – later – 'mortal' name to keep track of the new Elves. Though I have to admit, to keep the generations straight is going to be hard. Not going to try another family tree, lol. Talking with the new Elves about what to expect was a good idea. Their own world is still pretty medieval and formal, as it seems, so they need to know that our times, and America maybe even more so, are very different in some regards. Our times are so much less respectful of their elders and more indepedent than they are used too. Just wondering ... if they can get Amroth off the hook and then Alex out of the Agency as well, maybe they could make use of Alex and Derek's special knowledge and talents to protect the Academy better? And besides, they now have a good number of additional Elven warriors at hand. They may not know anything about modern day weapons, but they should still be good at sneaking up on enemies or even taking them out in some way, if necessary. Pity the three stooges didn't hear what Vorondur said, maybe that would give them something to think about. And I am glad the two Mortals got along so well with the older Elves. Let's hope the three can behave overnight. And they're going to be quite amazed about what the Mortals have achieved, I suspect. They were impressed by just driving through Wiseman, apparently. Now I have to wonder how it is going to work to introduce them to modern electronic equipment and all that! Electric light, computers ... and even modern-day bathrooms have some suprprises in store for them, from the looks of it. Should do something to teach them humility, I hope.

Kitty · 11 August 2012 · Chapter 58: Trial of the Three Amigos

*snicker* You mean 'van' means 'goose'? Now that's a word I'm likely to remember easily, even if Quenya and Sindarin aren't exactly my strong suit! Glad to see that Derek and, even more so, Alex are alright. Really had been worried that Alex would end up with pneumonia or something, knowing you! Findalaurë really did it! Arrogant little toerag! The way he spoke about why they hid in the woods made me quite angry – no wonder Alex wanted to go and give him a good punch! Was it worth it?!? God, did that elfling learn anything about history? How could he be so callous about the death of his own father? And what did he expect, for heaven's sake? How does one look particularly heroic? Besides, the Elves have their share of heroes, too – do all Elves look heroic? That brat needs some common sense, really. Hm, to just take their weapons seemed not enough of a punishment at first, but when I considered what the swords mean for them, it fit quite well, actually. They think they are something better because they wear weapons, so to take them away is a good way to tell them they're not worthy of that honour. That the Mortals got to decide when they get their weapons back was the icing on the cake – and that they were forced to serve them. Hopefully they will learn something from that, not end up resenting the Mortals even more. Particularly Findalaurë; the other two appear to be a bit more sensible.

Lyana · 10 August 2012 · Chapter 59: Sneaking into Wiseman

Oh, this was such a fun chapter! THE Beleg and Manwen and the Legolasses and Nielluin(!!!!! - loved the twins reaction) and... Absolutely love Nielluin - beauty and brains, indeed. She's something else - poor Derek! And Daeron... too old to fall in love, eh? Uh huh... Is there a Maiarin version of Cupid? I'm glad for your reassurances of an uneventful stay in the reading room, because I'd have been biting my nails all weekend wondering just what havoc those three would wreck in the five hours they'd be there alone!

Tari · 10 August 2012 · Chapter 59: Sneaking into Wiseman

Two Legoas's!!! Be still my heart. If only this were real. I would definitely schedule a trip to Alaska