Tanis03/02/13 01:05 am1: Chapter 1Signed
This one brought tears - not streaming tears, just those pricking ones that swim and cloud the vision a bit. So gently thoughtful in the comparisons between not only the children, but the wealth of people Aragorn has met in his travels.

But the beauty of these wild Rohirrim children here, mixing and mingling with all and sundry is simply delightful.

Not only that, you've woven into this little story, a whole subtle subtext on the value of children overall.

Loved it!

Author's Response:

Thank you!  It's great to know that you enjoyed this and that some of the little subtlties came out.  Sorry I made you cry.  Good tears, I hope.

peace,

-Brennan


Raksha The Demon06/08/09 09:06 pm1: Chapter 1Signed
A charming and very credible depiction of cultural differences between the peoples that Aragorn has known so far.  Great cameo by young Theoden, too.

Michelle12/23/08 08:10 pm1: Chapter 1Signed

Amazing. I really like it! I think you chose a fascinating topic for a vignette, one that hasn't been touched often in fanfiction - if at all. There are varying interpretations on how Aragorn's childhood might have looked liked, but I'm agreeing with you. I firmly believe he was not only the sole mortal, but also the sole child amongst those elves, which must have been very lonely at times (though, he might have realized that only later - maybe during just such a moment as you're describing).

But for all the interesting pondering he's doing here, it's still lovely to see how interacting with these children comes quite naturally to him (or rather, how the kids flock to him - as they always tend to with those who feel the most uncomfortable in their presence). 



Author's Response:

Thanks!  And believe me, I know what you mean with kids "flocking" ;-)

This was a lot of fun to write.  It's good to hear it was interesting to read too!


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