Reviews of Elf and Ranger Tales (Post-Quest)

telturwen · 2 September 2011 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

That was incredibly entertaining, and very well-written. I love how you brought out the Ranger in Aragorn while contrasting his rough characteristics with Legolas' need for cleanness. It just shows how strong their friendship is if they can look past/put up with those contrasts. I just can't get the image of Legolas shoveling rice into his mouth with his hands out of my head! Bahaha. Thank you for writing that.

Author's reply

We had as much fun writing it as you did reading it, telturwen! Thank you for sending in a response, and I hope you enjoy the sequel as well.

Linda Hoyland · 20 July 2011 · Chapter 2: Spices of Harad

This was a delightfully amusing story and it is lovely to have a new story from you. I hope life is treating you well.

Author's reply

Well, life has its ups and downs, Linda, but I'm glad that I could write this. :-) Thanks for this review - it's great to hear from you again!

Beverly · 17 July 2011 · Chapter 2: Spices of Harad

LOL! I loved this. The hot peppers in Aragorn's gravy was kind of a mean thing for Legolas to do, but it was quick and over in a few minutes. The torture Aragorn has in store for Legolas will last for weeks. Poor Leggy. Will he call a truce...or seek revenge? More please.

Author's reply

You're right, Beverly - the punishment for Legolas will last longer than the hotness on Aragorn's tongue did. I'm afraid there's no truce in sight though. The elf will just have to handle the twin spices as best as he can. :-) I doubt there will be a sequel to this, but I do hope I can get down to other stories. How else can we keep sane till Dec 2012?! Thanks very much for your review, Beverly!

eliza61 · 16 July 2011 · Chapter 2: Spices of Harad

Oh Mellon nin, how wonderful to see you writing again. I suspect i'll be reading these stories quite a few times to get my fill until 2012. LOL Will these two ever grow up! I guess not. Thank you for the lovely afternoon with my favorite elf and ranger. Athough I suspect Arwen will be ready to give them both a timeout by the time they arrive back to Gondor.

Author's reply

Do you *want* these two to grow up, Eliza? How else shall we keep our sanity till Dec 2012? :-) I think Arwen needs a little vacation when fanfic writers are at work. It is SO good to write again - even a little - and to hear from friends like you. Thank you so much for writing in. Hugs Legolass (and Starlight)

Estelcontar · 16 July 2011 · Chapter 2: Spices of Harad

LOL This was as delight and as funny as the first story, and it was great to see Aragorn getting back at Legolas.

Author's reply

So glad you sympathized with Aragorn and enjoyed his getting his little revenge. :-) Thank you for the review, Estelcontar! Legolass & Starlight

Larner · 15 July 2011 · Chapter 2: Spices of Harad

Ah, even our beloved King Returned can be downright EVIL at times! Heh! Look forward to seeing how Legolas responds!

Author's reply

Hahaha - Aragorn is certainly not faultless, as he admits! But how satisfying for him it must have been. :-) I'm afraid there are no plans for follow-ups to these episodes at this point, but... you never know. Have fun imagining Legolas' horrifying experience in the meantime, Larner. :-) Thank you so much for reading and responding to this sequel. Legolass and Starlight

Matt · 15 July 2011 · Chapter 2: Spices of Harad

Both of htese stories are really nicely done. Humor, cultural confusion and some good character development in each..... Thanks so much for both of your work on these stories. Matt

Author's reply

Thank you, Matt, for sharing our appreciation of "cultural confusion" as you so nicely put it. :-) Doubly fun to explore it when it involves beloved LOTR characters! Legolass and Starlight

Red Squirrel · 10 December 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

Aiii Legolass, I've been kept so busy at work, I haven't looked into Arda for ages, and I would have missed this new story completely, if I had not had your note dropped into my nest - so big huge thank you from this rodent for both note and story. It was that hilarious, and also very realistic. I wouldn't have been able to resist trying that innocent pepper, as I have to try absolutely everything new in the food line. I remember still being in school, I had a chili pepper plant which was meant for decoration, not for eating, but we braved one another to eat some... frankly, it was hell. Tears flowed freely. So, my deepest sympathies to StarLight, Legolas and Aragorn (they are still friends, I hope?);-) and compliments for the wonderful story to you both!! It's a long long wait for the Hobbit, is it not? Are there any rumours about Legolas and Aragorn being part of the script? It's great to hear from you again! I may be off to Egypt soon for quite some time, but I will drop in again before that till then hugs your rodent ever

Author's reply

My dear, dear Rodent! I've missed you! *giant furry hug* My note said nothing about the story so I wonder how you knew it was here, but I am absolutely delighted to hear from you again nonetheless. I thought you'd be somewhere in Africa or Europe digging up delicious nuts. Hope you've been keeping well, my friend. Starlight will read this review, and she'd want me to thank you for your sympathies. :-) We can also assure you that Legolas and Aragorn are very much friends still, and all 4 of us thank you for reading our story! Yes, it's a long, torturous wait for The Hobbit. Unfortunately, there's been no further news about Aragorn and Legolas being in it, though I'm sure the producers know what we die-hard fans want. I wish Gandalf could cast a spell so that they could hear all our appeals and - oh well - threats. If I read more news, I'll let you know. Do drop me a line before you leave for Egypt, and I hope you can try and keep in touch even after, okay? Who knows - a new little story may just find its way to you. (Being ambitious, I am!) Take care in Egypt. Hugs Legolass

Tiari Clovis · 7 December 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

Wow, it's been a long time since I last reviewed. How have you been? I love this story, it's so funny and Legolas was so evil at the end, poor Aragorn LOL There was one thing I noticed that seemed a little inconsistant but I can't remember it right now. I'm still having problems with my computor, example: there seems to be certain pages which mess my comp up, this site doesn't fortunately. I need a new computor. Anyway great Story, looking forward to some more... You will have more right? Oh by the way, I'm glad you're still writing Talk to you later

Author's reply

Hello, Tiari! Yes, I've missed hearing from you, so this review was very welcome. :-) I'm waaaay too tied up at/with work, otherwise there'd be another story from me by now. Sigh... As for the inconsistency you noticed: actually, I'd long been aware of one myself but had been too lazy to fix it. I don't know if we're referring to the same mistake, but because you mentioned one, I went in and fixed the inconsistency I did notice anyway. *grin* It had to do with Legolas picking up the little pepper. ;-) Hope your computer woes go away quickly. Thanks very much for checking in! Legolass (& Starlight)

SilverEagle · 27 September 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

As someone who has just returned from India, I can fully appreciate this story. Indian hot food is hotter than british hot food, I stuck to korma from then on (which strangely was always green in India... not the funny yellow colour I'm used to)... anyway, enough about my eating habits. A lovely little story.

Author's reply

Author Reply: Omigosh, SilverEagle. This response to your delightful review is WAAAAAAY overdue. *shakes head* I don't know HOW I could have overlooked this for so long and can only be thankful that I happened to check this site to see if I'd missed any reviews. My deepest, *spiciest* apologies, and you may feed me three little chillies as punishment! You're right about Indian hot food being hotter than British (or American or Europen, etc.) hot food - and you're wise to stick to korma. :-) Try Jeera as well - it's very tasty without being murderous on an unaccustomed tongue! Thanks very much for reading and sharing your thoughts. Legolass & Starlight

Linda Hoyland · 9 July 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

It is lovely to see a story from you again.I've missed you.This tale was truly delightful.I can sympathise as I dislike all spicy food and am alergic to peppers.

Author's reply

Legolas and Aragorn will be glad to know they have a fellow disliker of spicy food in you, Linda. Starlight and I, on the other hand, like it very much (though to varying degrees) - that's why we tormented the poor elf. :-D Thanks for the review, Linda. I've badly missed everyone too! Legolass (& Starlight)

GRUMPY · 6 July 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

Great story, I enjoyed it a lot. Loved how Legolas is still trying to clean up Aragorn. love how when the mouth is on fire the fussy elf's hands go in the rice.

Author's reply

Author Reply: Author Reply: Lol- and I love your observation: "love how when the mouth is on fire the fussy elf's hands go in the rice" -- how true! Poor Elf and Ranger - love them, but love to tease them. :-) Thanks for the review, Grumpy. Missed you. Legolass (& Starlight)

eliza · 3 July 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

Mae govannen mellon nin, So very, very happy to hear from you again. What a charming funny story. Can these two ever leave home without an incident. LOL. Thank you both for this small glimpse. Like my favorite elf I too am just discovering exotic dishes (Indian is my current favorite) thanks in part to my kids growing up, I'm finally allowed to eat some place besides McDonald's and Pizza, thank the Valar!. While I do love spicey food, I think I'll heed my friends advice and avoid the green peppers. Welcome back, Eliza

Author's reply

Author Reply: Mae govannen, Eliza, and thank you for your warm welcome. :-) It's so good to hear from friends again. And it's great to know you're now able to eat seomthing besides little orc food, lol! But yes - do watch out for little green things and be wary of dark gravy. That's advice from our two beloved boys. (However, you have full permission to serve them at your weekly big orc meetings.) Thanks from Starlight and me for the review, and Hugs from me.

Estelcontar · 2 July 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

This is the happiest story I've read in quite some time. Poor Legolas. But it was all his fault, you know. Aragorn warned him. I hope somehow Aragorn evades his revenge.

Author's reply

It's nice to know our story tickled you, Estelcontar. Alas - "poor Legolas" wasn't feeling the same way, I'm afraid. Yes, he was indeed warned, so yes, it was his fault. But as for Aragorn evading the elf's revenge --- not a chance! :-D Poor Aragorn - we'll tell him you were rooting for him. Thanks for taking the time to review. Legolass & Starlight

Tithenaru · 2 July 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

What a wonderful, cheeky tale! Just what I needed to make chuckle after a tedious day. The description of Legolas in 'pepper' trouble was was a treat. I'm with Aragorn on this one: I always leave the hot peppers in a pile on the side of my plate too. I really enjoyed this Tithenaru

Author's reply

Wonderful - Aragorn has someone to share his wisdom! Glad you enjoyed the story as much as we enjoyed writing it, Tithenaru. Legolass & Starlight

Fantasia · 1 July 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

This is priceless... I live in southern California but I'm not a native. In my home we don't eat spicy, meaning hot spicy, so it is terrible when I go to restaurants and they have all the spicy, really spicy food, peppers and sauces, The Mexicans, Thai, Philippines...you just can't believe how spicy they eat...I tried once and I saw starts too, so I can related to Legolas. I can eat a little bit of spicy food (only in seafood), but there is not way that I can eat a whole pepper...I went once to a Mexican market and they have spicy candies for kids! and they eat their fruits with some kind of spicy powder... Great story, I haven’t ever review a story from you (both) but know that I've reading fanfics for years and I do love your stories...Thanks and I hope that you can write more...Thanks.

Author's reply

Lol - I am very used to hot, spicy food. And so is Starlight to a lesser extent. But the chilly pepper she was asked to eat is something else! Thanks, Fantasia, for reading and reviewing. This may be your first review but I hope it won't be the last time we can interact. :-) Legolass

Larner · 1 July 2008 · Chapter 1: Seeing the Stars of Harad

All too familiar a tale, from what I've been told. I can't even tolerate jalapenos myself, although my stepdad would eat pickled ones by the jarful. I've been told eating bread with them helps cut the fire, so I must assume rice would help similarly. As for Legolas's revenge.... Alas, Aragorn!

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Author Reply: Author Reply: Author Reply: (Sorry, I don't know why the site sent so many blank Author Replies to you!) Anyway, Larner - yes, taking bread/rice helps cut the fire of those chilly peppers (Starlight and I can both attest to that!), and milk/coconut milk tempers the 'kick' in them. I hope that helps a little with the jalapenos if you have to take them at any time. :-) Thanks for reading and reviewing. Legolass

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