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| Confusion by Jay of Lasgalen | 32 Review(s) |
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| French Pony | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/15/2005 |
| Can I call them, or what? Arwen was a very naughty girl, indeed, but I can just imagine the look on her face when she went to bed that night. A lovely, if rather sanctimonious, smile that covers pure glee at having done something so wonderfully, deliciously naughty. . . all in the name of doing good for Elrohir, of course. And to go right for the hair, the only thing Tolkien ever mentioned as a turn-on for Elves, right when Elrohir is having girl trouble. . . oh, Arwen really knows how to get under his skin, all right. I bet she thought it was worth it even after Celebrían came in to punish her. And Elrohir got the girl in the end, as well as a weird haircut. Good for him. Mrs. Brewster comes from a scene in These Happy Golden Years. She is an unhappy woman married to a prairie settler who does not want to be out settling the Dakotas in the 1880s. One winter, after being snowed into her cabin with no one but a toddler, her unsympathetic husband, and a single young schoolteacher she envies for company, she pulls a knife on her husband. It's a pretty scary scene until he convinces her to put the knife down and go back to bed. Author Reply: Ah, thanks for the explanation! I wondered. You made a good guess here - but I really couldn't let him be stabbed in his sleep, could I? It seems odd to write Arwen being naughty, but I'm sure she really knew how to anger her brothers. (I've an older brother, and I knew exactly how to wind him up when we were children!) She was only doing it to help, you know ... ;) At least it worked out well for Elrohir in the end! | |
| pipinheart | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/15/2005 |
| Poor Elrohir, his hair was cut, but then it attrackted the young girl...Nice story... Author Reply: Poor Elrohir indeed - can you imagine how he felt to wake up like that? At least he got the girl in the end. | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/15/2005 |
| I had to laugh at the ending! Nothing like a female admiring his hair to make Elrohir suddenly decide everything is ok. Now for punishment, do you suppose that Celebrian cut Arwen's hair to the same length? Author Reply: Do you know, I haven't thought about what Arwen's punishment might be. There will be something - Elrond and Celebrian (after they've had a good laugh in privacy) won't let her get away with it. It had to have a happy ending - 'all's well as ends better', as the Gaffer would say. | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/15/2005 |
| Oh I would kill her too. That was clever--I really didn't guess what was coming from the end of the last chapter. I would have had a heart attack if anyone had done that to me! Hilarious! “Glorfindel will be able to show her.” *Snort* Well, at least Lindella was sympathetic and in a better mood. Poor Elrohir, but all is well that ends well. :-) Author Reply: Well, this is mainly fluff, so no mad knife-wielding maidens here (just a scissor-wielding sister - which is worse?) I think Arwen was lucky that Elladan was able to calm Elrohir down, though - or she may well have needed Glorfindel's advice! After the day he's had, Elrohir eserved a happy ending - and as I said, it's fluff. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/15/2005 |
| Poor Elrohir! But really it turned out quite well for him. He's lucky Lindella appreciates an unconventional look. Author Reply: I figured he deserved a happy ending after the day he's just had - and at least his hair doesn't look quite so bad now as he feared. I think Lindella's feeling a little guilty at blowing up like that, too. | |
| elliska | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/10/2005 |
| So to be so completely behind in reviews. This has been an incredibly hectic week. I really liked your description of the night. It was really beautiful. And poor Elrohir running into a still angry Lindella. But this cracked me up: “El? Are you still speaking to me?” he asked warily. / “No,” Elrohir responded shortly.... / “Good. That means you cannot tell me to go away,” Funny! But this contemplation: I wish that people who should know better – like Glorfindel – did not still confuse us. I wish that people would look at us when they speak to us, and see the differences, not the similarities.” both here in the conversation with his brother and earlier when he was walking before seeing Lindella, I thought was really well done. I never thought about it, but you would feel this way. Cool conversation. And then I burst out laughing in a public place when I got to this interchange:Now you want to explain as well?” Elrohir was surprised. “Yes, of course – why not? You did not see her, El – she thought we did it deliberately.” Elladan shook his head sadly. “You can be very dense sometimes, little brother. You are going to tell her that she was the one in the wrong? Elrohir, she is an elleth. She is not going to like hearing she made a mistake. I think you will just make matters worse!” That is hilarious! That ending certainly demands a fast update! This is a great story, Jay! Author Reply: I love writing these exchanges between the twins - some of the scenes just seem to write themselves, especially the 'are you still speaking to me' part. They understand each other better than they understand themselves sometimes, but still want to be recognised as individuals. And I made you laugh in a public place? I hope it wasn't too embarrassing - or too public. I don't think Elladan has made himself too popular with his insight on females - but he can learn. Thanks for the review. | |
| pipinheart | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/10/2005 |
Very nice...Poor Elrohir, he really likes that girl and she thinks he and his brother were teasing her. It looks like someone is getting a surprise in the morning...Nice job... Author Reply: There are going to be quite a few shocks in store before long, and more than a few people are going to regret their actions. Thanks for reading! | |
| Creashuns | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/10/2005 |
| Well yes, that would be a worse day...er, night. Lemme guess she is going to cut his hair so that they can finally appear different to the lesser observant. Poor Elrohir....You can't get a very attractive hair cut while lying down, LOL. I just hope eventually Lindella get's what is due to her for being so hot-headed AND for taking her 'revenge' into her own hands on the Lord of Imladris's Son....... Delightful fic, thanks for sharing it with us! Creashuns Author Reply: Well, you're half right in your guesses. I'm not saying which half! I'm glad you're enjoying this - it's great fun to write. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 8/9/2005 |
| What? What was that ending? Ok. I'm going to back up now. I beg to differ with Elladan. Females are NOT less rational than males, and Elrohir's lady friend will listen if he persists. She'll be flattered! Author Reply: Well, yes, I don't mean to do our entire sex a disservice. This was Elladan's POV, and he is not the silver-tongued elf his brother (usually) is when it comes to females! The ending? Just wait. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 8/9/2005 |
| I just got back into town and was happy to find a new story, Jay. Poor Elrohir. I can see how maddening the situation would be. Author Reply: I feel sorry for the twins at times. They've never doubted they love one another, but they must yearn to be individuals as well - and to be seen by others as such. | |