Yes, yes, exactly!  So many of us, and I confess to being as guilty as the rest, write everyone as having extensive knowledge of all things medical and having endless ability to be nurturing and gentle and all of that.  But I think everyone's had a ham-fisted nurse now and then, and so why not Aragorn?  Poor Grimbeorn, though... I may have to apologize to him if it turns out he's Arda's Greatest Caregiver Ever. ;)

So glad you enjoyed the story and thank you for all your comments along the way!

Ooh, sounds like you have as comfy a bed as Aragorn's! 

Getting that emotional outburst at the beginning of the chapter right was a challenge... I have to thank my beta, Inzilbeth, for not letting me write it too flamboyantly, or too much "little boy in a sweets shop", which I believe was her very accurate assessment after she read the first draft. LOL  But I knew he must have been feeling half a million different emotions by the time that monumental day in his life finally drew to a close.  Sorting them all out would have been a challenge, and something I think he would have had to have done before he could finally find some rest.  Or I might have it all wrong and he simply took off the crown, muttered, "Jeez, about time I became king," and collapsed into his bed fast asleep.  But that wouldn't have been as fun to write...

Aragorn does manage to win over most people (unless they're named Denethor).   I'd love to have that skill!

LOL... no, if Aragorn has a mischievous streak in him, it's buried under fear and extreme nausea here.   *g* 

Hmm, I might have come up with a few... right now my brain isn't cooperating and I can barely remember what stories I've written let alone if I put proverbs in them. LOL  I'm terrible about not remembering details about my own stories--I always have to refer back to them when I'm writing new ones.  But it's highly likely I tossed a few in for "flavor", especially with Halbarad, because I do think that everyone, even Rangers and Kings and Eagles, uses idioms of one kind or another and writing those kinds of things into dialogue helps it flow in a way that sounds real and natural and helps the reader connect better with the characters.  I know I had Ferdinand Took using a few hobbity ones in "The Ranger and the Hobbit".  I'm glad you enjoyed the ones I made up for my Eagles.   It was a lot of fun to think about how Eagles might express themselves in that way.  :)

Yay!  I like it when I hear a reader sigh happily. *g*   But thank you... I'm also very glad you like Menelris.  I figure the Eagles, at least the northern ones that have the strong connection with Manwe, would know a lot about what goes on in Middle-earth.  You can learn a lot from observation.  And since they keep to themselves for the most part, no one really has much clue what they might know or not know, so yes, it's a surprise to Gandalf the extent of the details she's figured out.  I have to say, I really found studying Tolkien's Eagles to be a fascinating topic. :)

Thanks.... I think Gandalf likely does view most things in life with a bit of a dry wit; I think Aragorn also shares that tendency so it's a great foil for their relationship, even when Aragorn's completely out of it.  And yeah, I was writing this in the thick of our own winter and all the while feeling very glad I wasn't battling through the snow, wounded and trying to get to safety!

*salutes back*  Hi there! *g*   I figured you'd start reading this at some point, now that it's complete.  I'm glad you like the start of it, in Gandalf's POV.  It's not a spoiler really to say that the first 5 chapters are from his POV and the last five and epilogue from Aragorn's.  It was fun to jump into Gandalf's head for a change... he's a fascinating character and I've always loved the friendship he and Aragorn had.

As for how many chapters to get Aragorn upright... telling that at this point WOULD be a spoiler. *g*   Hope you enjoy the ride!

Thank you!  I'm so glad you liked this chapter... I can't really say how I'm able to put myself in Aragorn's shoes other than to say that his coronation day, and specifically the night when he's finally alone, is something I've daydreamed about and studied on for a long time, so I guess all of that thinking went into the creation of this.  I'm very glad you felt it fit his character, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the eagle flight, and the entire story.

Thanks again!

Thank you, babschwi!  So glad you liked this chapter and all its lighter moments... I definitely wanted it to have a more relaxed feel as we've finally reached the end of all the crises--Aragorn's healing, Durvain's healing, and now it's time for a peaceful interlude for all of them.   And yes, there's an epilogue coming, and a "missing scene" that's a one-shot I'll post as an appendix after the epilogue.  And then I'll move on to writing a different story... what that one will be yet I'm not sure, as I have several works-in-process I need to finish. 

Thanks again for all the reviews you've left--they've been very encouraging!

Thank you, babschwi!  Glad you enjoyed it!

Well done on two chapters today!  And thank you... I'm glad you enjoyed this one!  I don't *think* Aragorn will be roasted, but then again, sometimes Gandalf gets a bit testy!  We'll have to cross our fingers that things don't get too hot for Aragorn in the next chapter. :)

Thank you, babschwi!  So glad you enjoyed this chapter... I would imagine that most of the actions of Men would seem very strange to an Eagle, but Durvain's doing his best to understand it all. :)   And wouldn't it be scary to be caught up in the middle of a battle between Eagles!  I dont envy Aragorn at all.

Thanks again!

Ah, thank you... glad you finally got to read the chapter!  (Thursday's chapter should go up as planned).   And glad you liked this one... we'll be in Aragorn's point-of-view for the "back half" of the story, though cranky-fretting Gandalf will still be a big part of things.  Hopefully you won't find him too bothersome. ;)

Thanks for the review!

Thanks, babschwi... sorry that one didn't have enough Aragorn for you--this is, though, a story about Gandalf too, and as Aragorn was a bit out of it, he couldn't contribute as much.   And you can hardly blame poor Gandalf for fretting.  It can't be easy, trying to keep a king alive. :)   But the next chapter should more than satisfy you--it will go up on Tuesday this week, however, because of maintenance/server moves on this website.  I thought it best to be safe and not post the chapter while all that was going on.  But tomorrow morning it should be up and ready for you to read.