Dear Gandalf's Apprentice: This was an enjoyable story, although I fear I am dense, because I wish you had spelled out the ending. Maybe Gilraen finally understood what her father meant, but I do not. I like the thought of Aragorn being concerned enough to go track his wayward child himself, and I like how, even though she is only eleven, Gilraen understood that by running away--and by her own admission, just to get attention--was a selfish act. Nicely written, well done. Sincerely, Darkover

Wow...and I thought I read all of your stories.  Just cruising through and found this. I love your fatherly Aragorn...calm and collective---"you will never do this again" "She knew what was coming. He never shouted at her, never even scolded her. Instead, he would talk to her, and somehow he always made her see everything differently". 

What a treat to find this.  I have been keeping up with "Sword of Elendil" (and diligently waiting for an update) and to run into this story.... it somehow seems, to me, an extension of "Sword".  I love the fact that Aragorn named one of his daughter's Gilraen and that Ivorwen was able to know her daughter's namesake.

Well, when you are done with that story, maybe you can continue this (don't hold my breath..right?)  I'd like to find out if another war broke out.

By the way, was this written before "Sword"?