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Reviews for Gifts and Old Traditions

By : DurOltha
  • From ANON - nikkiling on February 08, 2005
    Okay, just one word:
    Awwwwwwwww!!
    (grin)
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  • From ANON - nikkiling on February 08, 2005
    Oh, I can't wait to find out more about Erestor! Poor elf... And I'm really enjoying the relationship between Glorfindel and Legolas too. Love the hesitency, as well as Legolas' attitude. I find this whole bonding tradition thing really interesting as well. This story is so wonderful! Sorry I havn't reviewed before; I really love this story!
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  • From ANON - Ertia on February 07, 2005
    Well, that was better. *Gives Glorfindel a pat on the head.*
    Hmmm...another mystery surrounding Erestor. A mysterious past indeed. hmmm...
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  • From ANON - Thalionwen on February 07, 2005
    I have to tell you, I am enjoying this story tremendously!. I especially like the fact that you did *not* have Glorfindel and Legolas just fall into bed in a Happily-Ever-After type of scenario... it adds some good tension to your lovely story... Looking forward to your next update :)
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  • From ANON - Ertia on February 07, 2005
    ooh, Thanks for explaining Glori's demons. Things become even clearer. Still not an excuse, however. *Glares at Glorfindel*
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  • From ANON - Creashuns on February 07, 2005
    What Glorfindel did to Legolas was tantamount to rape. His actions speak differently than this words, he takes what he wants without thought of how others feel.....I really hate this version of Glorfindel. He deserves to suffer for what he did to Legolas, not for just the rape but the way he abducted him!! How humilating for Legolas!!
    As soon as Thranduil hears how Glorfindel raped his child--claimed or No, Glorfindel just may meet Mandos again soon..... and deservedly so.
    Thranduil on the other hand knows how to treat others...Erestor must be in Heaven!! Lucky Him...and Thranduil for that matter :-) they are purrrfect together!
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  • From ANON - Nightley on February 07, 2005
    Loving your story but Glorfindel really needs to get his come-uppence (can't rememebr how to spell that). Perhaps Erestor should suggest to Thranduil that the king DOES claim him in the same way. Perhaps then Glofindel will understand exactly what he's done. (And it was Erestor's idea so he won't be getting hurt.) As I can't see Glorfindel accepting that very well. Oh and please have Legolas make Glorfindel suffer; this shouldn't come easy for him.
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  • From ANON - Des on February 07, 2005
    You have created a type of "How To..." story of what to do and not to do for getting the one you love.

    Thranduil is showing wonderful consideration for Erestor, building his trust, selecting thoughtful gifts, and letting Erestor set the pace. It would be doubly hard for Thranduil to see Glorfindel just claim who he wanted and finding it to be his own son.

    Glorfindel, on the other hand, used an old tradition that has become outdated for obvious reasons to get who he wanted. Yes, he was thinking of Legolas when he built the cabin 36 years ago, but he wasn't planning any type of courtship with it. How could Legolas not think of himself as a bonded slave and how can Glorfindel actually believe it wouldn't feel that way? Glorfindel seems very single-minded in what he wants and how he goes about getting it. It isn't until after he has hurt Legolas sexually that he feels bad about what he as done, but only that the act itself had hurt Legolas, not that he has taken Legolas from everything that he has known.

    The part where you had Legolas being taken from his father was well done, showing how scary this was for both father and son. And also, that Glorfindel was still determined to have what he wanted even after witnessing that scene showed something about his own determination. It was also a great way to have Erestor bring out his past hurt.

    I'm hoping Glorfindel has to work very, very hard to gain Legolas's affection. That he also realizes that maybe how Thranduil and Erestor are growing in their relationship shows Glorfindel where he went wrong and that he might have gotten what he wanted in a more considerate way.

    I like that Legolas was upset with Glorfindel and refused to have him touch him for whatever purpose. He may have had to submit, but he didn't have to like it or enjoy it. Yes, Legolas now feels that Glorfindel feels badly about what he has done, but it doesn't change the fact that he took what he wanted even when asked to stop. I'm very curious as to where you will go next with this.

    Truly you have created an intriguing story.

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  • From ANON - Ertia on February 06, 2005
    Oh! Two chappies in one day! *does happy dance*
    Nice work with Thranduil and Erestor. I think Thranduil is going to be very good for our advisor.
    heh. Good to see Legolas sticking up for himself! lol Great dialogue there, by the way. *lights an arrow and keeps it handy just in case Legolas needs it*.
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  • From ANON - sbyte on February 06, 2005
    This is a delightful tale! Thranduil is just so perfect for Erestor. They work quite well together. I think Erestor to be a bit more fortunate than Legolas. That was not a good time he just had. Very anxiously awaiting the next chapter. *hugs* sbyte
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  • From ANON - Ertia on February 06, 2005
    Well worth the wait. Ah, DarkDreamer, you do not disappoint!
    That Glori on the other hand! *backhands him across the face* What were you thinkin'? Boy, you have some 'splainin' to do! Thousands of years waiting for the right one, and you BLEW it! Or rather you didn't when you probably should have! *runs like the sissy-girl I am before Glorfindel kills me for daring to slap him.*
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  • From ANON - Ertia on February 05, 2005
    Oooh... things getting clearer. At least now we know what happened to poor Erestor. Nice work on the part of the King, though.
    Hmmm.. hope the 16 hour shift goes well, because I can't wait for it to be "tonight" for Legolas and Glorfindel! (Yes, I'm an impatient monkey!)
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  • From ANON - Ertia on February 04, 2005
    Is it tonight yet?
    Is it tonight yet now?
    What about now?
    I'm loving this story. Thanks for the brief dialogue with Thranduil discussing Legolas' behavior. That was the part of the last chapter that didn't ring true for me... that Prince Legolas of Mirkwood would be so reduced. But if it was all part of shaking up Thranduil, then that makes sense.

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  • From ANON - Ertia on February 03, 2005
    Ooooh! Yummier and yummier. I sure hope Glori has a plan to make this up to Legolas. And now you've really got me curious about the connection between Erestor and the twins... Ah, such wonderful torture... please do not prolong it too greatly and post again soon!
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  • From ANON - Teri on February 03, 2005
    "...cursed paper-shoving sons of wargs", what a great line! And, Erestor slapping Glorfindel...oooh! This is just too good a story.
    Take Care,
    Teri

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