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Mid Winter Gifts  by Jay of Lasgalen 6 Review(s)
FirstMateReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/26/2003
Very nice! I'm glad that Legolas has been found (well, and Thranduil of course, but he's not exactly been found by the searchers yet). It was really good of Elladan to want to go out again, even though he'd been seasick before. THAT takes courage! But I'm glad that he was able to help out without going on the boat after all. Really good story as always...I'm anxious to read more!

Author Reply: Thank you! And also for the help on sailing terms you gave me. They have both been found, and will shortly be reunited. It takes courage to face up to sea-sickness - and to speak to Elrond like that!

Jay

NikaraReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/25/2003
They are both alive-hooray! Great chapter. I hope to see more soon!

Author Reply: Yes, they're alive - just. And more will come just as soon as I can finsh the final chapter.

Jay

Elendiari22Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/24/2003
Suspense! Please hurry and continue this, I'm eager to see what happens next!

Author Reply: I love suspense and angst. Hope you like the next installment!

Jay

LKKReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/24/2003
Ai! Nearly drownded prince and king! But fortunately "nearly" only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. That's a relief.

Elladan was so noble to want to help with the lake search, but I'm glad he went to look on the shoreline with Celebrian and Arwen. If he had gone on the water again, he probably would have been sea-sick and of no use. Worse still, the twins' bond might have made Elrohir sea-sick as well. Then who would have spotted Legolas clinging to the boat?

Poor Legolas, believing his father dead.
And for the mother of the dead young sailor..... what a grievous way to face the rest of the winter. My heart goes out to her. :-(

But in the midst of sadness, there is some humor. Loved little Tayla mistaking the elf king for a woman! I hope His Majesty never learns of her error. ;-)

Looking forward to His Majesty's awakening and a father-son reunion!

LKK

Author Reply: It's fascinating to see what other people can read into a chapter. I just intended Elladan to be courageous in wanting to help - but you're right, it could have upset Elrohir as well.

And I might have Thranduil hear of Tayla's mistake - it will be fun to write his reaction!


Jay

Yuna_DaxReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/24/2003
OOOO what a wonderful Christmas gift! Another chappy! :: sighs in contentment:: And another chapter filled to the brim with wonderful angst, and up to your usual level of utter brilliance :)

I eagerly await more :)

Author Reply: It's a wonderful Christmas present to receive such a fulsome review! There's more angst ahead, but it's a Christmas story - so will have a happy ending.

Jay

daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 2 on 12/24/2003
I'm so relieved that you let them both be found in this chapter. Now to get Thranduil and Legolas back together and healed. I also liked the way you managed to get both twins involved in the search. And I see why you were asking about how long a person could be in cold water!

Author Reply: I couldn't finish this before Christmas. So at least they were both found in time - not too much angst. The reunion comes in chapter 4!

Jay

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