In the Deep Places by Lamiel
Elena Tiriel · 19 October 2004 · Chapter 1: Rock and Stone
Ah, I am really glad to see this here, Lamiel! Loved it on ffn, and I look forward to reading it again. - Barbara
Author's reply
Thank you Barbara! This version won't change much from the original, but it will give me the chance to polish up a few sentences here and there and correct any errors in the first posting.
elliska · 19 October 2004 · Chapter 2: Echoes of Doom
It was to be expected that they should follow him, Gimli thought, for Dwarves were natural leaders. He must remember his responsibility to the Company. Snort! That is so Gimli! Great line. Despite his attachment to that flimsy bow and those ridiculously light knives... I am laughing again. Too funny. Very good Gimli. Most people do not write him well but you have him right on in my opinion. His thoughts throughout this are great characterization of both himself and Legolas. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's reply
I really enjoy writing Gimli, and I love playing him and Legolas off each other even more. My only regret in my newest story (which may or may not make it up here when it is complete) is that it doesn't give me as much opportunity to play with the Dwarf. Ah well. One can't have everything, I suppose.
Bodkin · 19 October 2004 · Chapter 2: Echoes of Doom
I just love the Gimli-centricness of this. He is a character that so rarely seems to end up centre stage, and he is the more interesting for it. I enjoy his perspective on the flibberty-gibbet, lightminded elf. And for all his scorn for Legolas's reaction to the endless dark, I don't think Gimli is too happy either - Moria is not proving to be what he hoped for.
Author's reply
I do love Gimli - he's such a strong character that he almost writes himself, at least for me. And you are quite right when you say that Moria is not the haven he had expected. Poor Dwarf. Just wait till he gets to Lothlorien.
Viresse · 18 October 2004 · Chapter 1: Rock and Stone
I hadn't read this at ff.net either. I'd pretty much given up on that site. I don't care much for Mary Sues or slash (in Tolkien at least), and it seemed to me that ff.net was getting overloaded with both. So I am VERY glad to see another Gimli and Legolas (not Gimli/Legolas!) here on my favorite site. I like your treatment of Legolas's discomfort and loss of control, and Aragorn's calling him on it as it really could have seriously impacted the mission.
Author's reply
Ah, yes, it can be difficult to ferret out the quality fics on FF.net. I mostly rely on the favorites lists of authors I trust at this point - I once looked at the unfiltered stories page, and... oye. It was a while before I stopped twitching. I promise, no slash or Mary Sues in this fic. Just good old fashioned character development, and a healthy dose of angst. Hope you enjoy!
elliska · 18 October 2004 · Chapter 1: Rock and Stone
I have not read this at FF and I think I will restrain myself from rushing forward to read it there and enjoy the anticipation of installments here. This was very good. I liked Legolas' internal struggle being in such a lifeless place and I think it is very realistic. I also like his interaction with Gimli and especially with Aragorn at the end. Good description of how everyone felt and good analysis of the situation. I'm looking forward to more.
Author's reply
Thank you elliska! I rather feared that everyone who might be interested in this fic had already read it at FF.net, so your feedback is very welcome indeed! The good news is that updates should not take very long - the story is complete, it just needs some polishing as I archive chapters here. I hope you enjoy!
Bodkin · 18 October 2004 · Chapter 1: Rock and Stone
I have read this and really liked it - so I am delighted to see it here so I can read it again. Thank you for putting it here.
Author's reply
Thank you, Bodkin! I realize that most folks who would be interested in this story have already read it at FF.net, so I appreciate you're taking the time to give feedback all the more.