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Birthday Drabbles and Suchlike  by annmarwalk 4 Review(s)
Shield-maiden of RohanReviewed Chapter: 5 on 4/26/2025
I just have to say, I COMPLETELY agree with Daw, my favorite line is also Éomer was unscathed, young, and king. In fact, some times I say it and my sister gets annoyed with me.

My other favorite part near there is when Éomer recognizes Aragorn coming on the ships and and tosses his sword into the air.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 5 on 6/25/2005
Obviously Eomer and Lothiriel, and very, very lovely. Love the meeting and the imagery of both sides.

Author Reply: Lothiriel is such a blank slate, and I've seen her written in many different ways, but the image I prefer is a fairy-tale kind of a princess, instantly (and, yes, conveniently) smitten with a handsome young king, as I happily wrote here.

daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 5 on 6/25/2005
Ah, Eomer. I've always liked that line about how he was young, and he was king. But as you say, he was also in a strange place. It's odd to think of him with Lothiriel. He seems so solid and she comes from that elfish stock.

Author Reply: Attraction of opposites? or fascination with the strange and exotic, on both their parts.

BranwynReviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/25/2004
Ann,

Of course--they are both used to wide-open spaces! Eomer's uncertain reaction to Lothiriel's remark that "we are all children of the sea" seems appropriate; not only was she raised in a more sophisticated culture, she is probably better educated than he is. And her uncertain reaction at his physical advance--taking her hand--seems appropriate for a woman from a society that values emotional reserve.

Please feel free to unleash your inner romantic vein at any time! In fact, feed it some oats once in a while! :-D

Branwyn

Author Reply: Well, my inner romantic did have a great time, and it's entirely possible that it will be unleashed again very soon.

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