elliska · 18 March 2005 · Chapter 1: Ripe for Change
Oh now you know that I love your Celeborn and Galadriel so you can imagine how excited I was to see this. :) And it was great. I love ‘Sewing enables me to look industrious while I scheme,’ (sooo Galadriel) and her frustration at not simply being able to put her foot down to silence Celebrian. And Celeborn's ability to do just that to Elrond (I really like how you portray their relationship). And everyone's doubt that Galadriel can survive in the woods. I bet there are parts of that life that would take her time to grow accustomed to but I think she would like it too. But the scene with them in the woods was great. I was really interested in Celeborn's thoughts of how Galadriel might have felt out of place in Middle Earth and how he is having to adjust to Aman. That was very interesting to think about. As was the earlier discussion about what Elrond needed to adjust to his new life. You know me, I think those introspective things are just fascinating. I'm gald to see this is a WIP. I will definitely enjoy this one.
Author's reply
I like introspection. (It's so much easier than plot - I tend to start feeling apologetic when I'm trying to get people to do things.) I suspect that most of those who have only known Galadriel for a couple of thousand years or so would think that she is some kind of soft-focus, white-robed, cosseted softie - good on foresight and commanding, but not one who could dig a latrine trench. But they are mistaken: she has a core of steel - only, as far as Celeborn is concerned, it's molten. Thank you - there will be more, but I'm not sure how much more.