Bodkin · 22 March 2007 · Chapter 25: Wizard's Tales
Frodo has a point! I imagine Faramir's fascination with Mithrandir's stories and his enthusiasm for more would win over even the grumpiest of wizards!
Drabbles by Acacea
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Raksha The Demon · 4 September 2006 · Chapter 23: His Eyes
Awwww. Faramir would have striking grey eyes. I like the allusions to the seasons; Tolkien identifies Faramir with green trees and the spring, and Eowyn with winter and cold; so they're an especially fitting combination. Feel free to continue explorations of how Eowyn sees Faramir, it's all quite good.
Author's reply
I'm very glad to hear the seasons work. I especially wnated to sue them here because the winter association with Eowyn is so strong in the HoH part, and then later Faramir speaks of building a garden in ithilien. I've always thought of that contrast as so incredibly beautiful. Thank you:)
Larner · 3 September 2006 · Chapter 24: Grey
That the eyes of each should speak so to the other is only right, of course. And of course the lover will have different images in mind than the minstrels will weave.
Author's reply
I'm very glad to hear that works. Thank you:)
Larner · 3 September 2006 · Chapter 23: His Eyes
That such grey eyes can bring the thought of colors is wonderful! Lovely.
Author's reply
:)I think both brought a lot of colour into each other's lives:) Thank you again for reviewing!
Larner · 3 September 2006 · Chapter 22: The Mantle
Oh, how beautiful! How very beautiful. Yes, Faramir is safe in Eowyn's hands.
Author's reply
He sure is:) Thank you! I'm delighted you liked it.
Raksha The Demon · 20 April 2006 · Chapter 17: Everywhere
Some shadows still fall deeply, even in the joy of peace and prosperity. Though I'm sure that Faramir will not shrink from revealing the place of Denethor's fall and his own near-death, the nadir of their house, in the future, when Elboron is old enough to understand it. I love the imagery of Faramir as a good father, taking the child Elboron all around the White City - the people were always fond of Faramir, and must have been so pleased to see him happy with his little boy.
Author's reply
Yes, I do think he'll tell elboron about it. Faramir's not the sort of man who would seek to cover things up no matter how unpleasant. And he'd rtaher it comes from him than from elboron, but as you say only when elboron is old enough. By which time, Faramir would have had time too to at least try and deal with it. I'm very glad that Faramir as a father works well. I quite love Elboron, and I think in him Faramir would have had a lot of happiness!
Raksha The Demon · 20 April 2006 · Chapter 20: Sunshine
Eowyn wasn't the only one who had some thawing and warming to do, which is quite reasonable, given the h*ll Faramir had endured. A lovely look at two lovers beginning to let the sunshine in.
Author's reply
Yes indeed:) both need to wamr up for sure:) Thank you. I'm delighted you liked this!
Larner · 11 April 2006 · Chapter 5: The Steward and the Wizard
If he were less severe with this younger son he might indeed see and hear that smile aimed at himself. Alas for Denethor's failures.
Author's reply
Indeed. They certainly seemed to have some distance:( Thanks for reviewing:)
Larner · 11 April 2006 · Chapter 20: Sunshine
Love will conquer all for these two, and Eowyn and Faramir both will find joy again and rejoice in it together.
Author's reply
:) Yes, they will indeed! Thank you! I'm glad you liked this one:)
Larner · 11 April 2006 · Chapter 19: No Words of Hope
A thought, I must admit. Yet he now becomes the hope, and will join with the other now coming to the aid of the city.
Author's reply
Yes:o but I don't know if at that moment he felt all that hopeful. thanks:)
Larner · 10 April 2006 · Chapter 21: Confidence
Unfortunately, Denethor wasn't "shy" enough in this case. I wonder how many times he looked into it before the Enemy realized and began manipulating which images it would be allowed to present?
Author's reply
True:o I think from what I remeber reading Sauron didn't realise it until quite quite some time later that Denethor was using the palantir. Thanks:)
Branwyn · 10 April 2006 · Chapter 21: Confidence
A finely-drawn portrait of Denethor, who Tolkien said "listened to counsel, and then followed his own mind." His confidence in his ability to use this dangerous tool is so like Boromir's confidence that his will can master the Ring. Though Denethor ruled in more desperate times than his forefathers had had to face, and perhaps that is his only excuse. Lovely drabble!
Author's reply
Thank you:) I'm delighted you liked the drabble, and that Denethor works. Yes, I guess he was more desperate than his forefathers and certainly very confident and assured in his ability.
Linda Hoyland · 10 April 2006 · Chapter 21: Confidence
Alas,so begins Denethor's downfall.You capture the moment well.
Author's reply
Thank you:) I'm glad to hear it works. Yes, the poor man thought he was helping and while it might have helped inititally it certainly also caused the downfall!
Branwyn · 15 January 2006 · Chapter 19: No Words of Hope
A vivid picture of that "grey and cold hour." Very poignant that Faramir looks back and realizes that the slide toward this bitter end began with the discovery of Boromir's death. *Sends Faramir hugs along with the 1st Cavalry Division for backup*
Author's reply
*nods* Poor boy. He needs lots of hugs. Yes, I figured he'd be depressed enough just then to "wish that hadn't happened ever" Thanks!
Raksha The Demon · 15 January 2006 · Chapter 19: No Words of Hope
Sad and a bit scary, that Faramir has lost hope since he realized Boromir was truly gone. This drabble makes Faramir's desperate courage in leading this ill-starred mission, and bringing so many back alive, all the more praiseworthy. Faramir really does need a few dozen hugs, doesn't he?!
Author's reply
I'm glad the despair element works. I was a little apprehensive about this drabble. The scene with Gandalf before Faramir leaves to defend the river says so much is so few words in the book - I've always found it very moving. Not to forget the buildup to that scene with Denethor earlier! A part of me likes to think Faramir was hopeful when he left but then when you see his words in the scene prior and Aragorn's words later of his grief that has pulled him down more than his injuries have, well, it occurred to me, he couldn't have been so very hopeful. I do think though that he didn't entirely lose hope when he saw Boromir in the river. He would have grieved yes, but I think what would have really broken him would have been the combination of the encounter with the Nazgul on returning to Minas Tirith plus his conversatuions with his father )where I think he gauges to some extent that his word is also beginning to despair) and most of all I think the battle scenrio right before he leaves. They are after all surrounded on all sides and have no idea when they'll get aid, if they will. but he would at that point see the confirmation of Boromir's passing as a pivotal moment, not just for him but also for Denethor. But yes, he overcomes all of that, he defends, and he even brings many of his men back alive. He does really need many many hugs *sigh* *hands over Faramir to Raksha for a while to huggle*:) Sorry for rambling so:o Thank you so much for reviewing!
Branwyn · 20 September 2005 · Chapter 18: Unmusical
The annoying sound of the horn becomes beloved because it is the harbinger of Boromir's return. What Boromir lacks in musical talent he makes up for in enthusiasm. :-) I like how, when Faramir is filled with unease by the distant horncall, the music is stripped of its happy associations and seems ugly once more. Another lovely drabble!
Author's reply
Thank you again:)
Larner · 20 September 2005 · Chapter 18: Unmusical
The grief of hearing the distant, desperate call for aid which could not be answered in time, even by those who were close, and realizing it was the goodbye which Boromir could not later utter from his bed in the Elven boat lapped by the waters of Rauros Falls....
Author's reply
Yes, indeed. I think that one scene in the book has so much punch. It is so clear and touching despite not being depcited.
Larner · 3 September 2005 · Chapter 17: Everywhere
Well, I can certainly understand why Faramir would not wish to touch the joy in his son's heart with that grief.
Author's reply
*nods* Yes, he wouldn't would he? Especially when Elboron is still a child. He'd wait till he was older and able to truly understand. Thanks for reviewing. again, I am glad to hear this works:)
Larner · 3 September 2005 · Chapter 1: Return to Rivendell
Yes, the time in Middle Earth is ending for so many here now. Rivendell may remain, but it will lose its majesty and mystery as the Day of Men grows over Middle Earth.
Author's reply
Hi:) Yes, I think Rivendell too would not remain the same once most of the elves would leave. Thanks for revieing:) I'm glad to hear the drabble works
mirthor · 29 June 2005 · Chapter 16: Distant Lands
Wouldn't it be nice if the King could take his Steward on a field trip, showing him the finer spots of the Northern territories? I don't recall Tolkien ever stating in the appendices if Faramir ever traveled farther North than Rohan, but I assume as Steward he would have had ample motive to do so.
Author's reply
Oh yes, I'm sure he would have scope too. And I certainly think it would be very nice indeed for them to go on a trip North together. I think I've read a slash fic like that by Melina, I forget the exact name but i think it was Light and Heat.
Larner · 29 June 2005 · Chapter 16: Distant Lands
Not too far or exotic, yet still distant for the younger son kept close by the demanding and critical father.
Author's reply
True. And now kept distant by the fact that he's in love:)
Larner · 29 June 2005 · Chapter 13: Struck
This is beautifully written, clear and piercing as the Southron dart itself--or Denethor's words. Lovely, grievous drabble.
Author's reply
Thank you for such lovely words:) I'm glad to hear it works.
Larner · 29 June 2005 · Chapter 12: All His
Wonderful images, yet again a bit clumsy wording--"The Shire for the halflings are apparently not unalike the men. The elven realms for the elves shall leave." I get the feeling that the Hobbits either will be treated the same as Men and apparently will all die--or maybe not. Are the Elves leaving the Elven realms, or are the elven realms being left for the elves or are they leaving? Sorry, but I find the wording somewhat confusing.
Author's reply
thanks again:) The wording, well,the Shire as in Gimli feels the halflings are like men in their susceptibility to the promises of the ring. basically everone is. So is Gimli though he doens't realise it. and as far as he is concerned the elves have begun leaving so he's not bothered about them.
Larner · 29 June 2005 · Chapter 10: A Little Thing
I like this one, but get the feeling it needs just a few more words which appear to have been left out to keep it down to 100 words. "...and yet it is this they will not near." Near is not usually used as a verb in this particular fashion. Approach would have been better if you wanted to keep it to one word instead of Come near. The images are well produced, and I can certainly understand the sentiment.
Author's reply
Hi Larner:) I can see what you mean, and yes I did have to paly aroudn abit to keep it to the 100 words but 'near' seemed the best bet then. Approach, I'm not too keen on because for some reason it seems to lose the context here. Hmm... must think about it when I can. Thanks for the feedback:) i'm very glad to hear the images work out.
mirthor · 17 June 2005 · Chapter 15: This Land, So Rich, So Fair
Sometimes I imagine what Ithilien would have been like if Aragorn had not given Faramir princedom of it. Certainly he still would have made his home there, and with the wealth the Hurins had to have had, it would have been a fine one. But, even though he was well-loved and some of his people would have followed him there, I wonder how much it would differ. Perhaps even more peaceful, with undoubtedly less protocal.
Author's reply
Oh I think it would still have been beautiful and Faramir would still have felt the need to ensure it remained that way whether Aragorn gave it to him or not. I think if he had not felt so attuned to the land himself his rangers would sure have inculcated that in him:)