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Thanks for the story. Although I am not a big fan on bodily tattoo, the description of the marks on Legolas is simply beautiful. I really like how the story unfolds, can't wait to read more, please update soon. THANKS!

I have to confess that I put off reading this story until the third chapter was posted. The summary did not sound all that enticing (what, Legolas was *not* the son of Thranduil?), but with a dearth of fiction to read, I got desperate. And read. And was glad that I did.

This story has captured my interest so far, with its intriguing characterization of a young (but adult and capable) Legolas. The descriptive prose of the surroundings is very good (though I have to question what sandstone is doing in the valley - I would have expected granite). It is also refreshing to see (for a change) that m/m is not blithely accepted *everywhere* in the Elven realms... and this is something that I would expect to color the growing relationship between Glorfindel and Legolas.

One thing that bothered me, though, was Glorfindel's description of Erestor as "Noldo" (or was it "Noldor"?). It seemed like it was used almost as an insult, but the fact is that many in Imladris would have been (at least in part) Noldor - including Elrond and his children. (For a moment I was going to say that Glorfindel was as well, but then I recalled that you had designated him as Vanyar. Canonically, however, Glorfindel was Noldor, but perhaps with some Vanyarin lineage.) So I found that just a bit jarring.

Looking forward to the next chapter.

I just realized in this chapter what work it must be to come up with all the Elvish. I really thinm that it enhances the story however, loved the part with Erestor going on and on not realizing that Legolas could understand. And I liked the tattoo bit, I always wondered what the Elves thought of body marking, and I'm glad that you mentioned it. Besides, I'm sure it looks hot. Lol, thanks for the update can't wait to see what you are cooking up next!

The plot development is certainly going smoothly, everything is well written and intriguing. I liked the whole male/male anxiety on Legolas's part.
Though I must admit that it will take me some difficult time to adapt to your interpretation of Erestor. I simply can not imagine him so spiteful and nasty, also foolishly predjudiced, That will be hard to accept, it's quite disturbing.

Btw, regarding the comments of others about Legolas's age...
As you said, you will clarify later, but as far as the cannon goes I remember reading two things concerning the issue:
One, Legolas's age was never clearly stated, but from some of his comments it's clear he was over a thousand.
Two, one of the reasons the elves knew there time has passed was the fact that no more children was born to them in Middle Earth (I believe Elrond's sons were one of the last).

Gasp! Don't tell me, he's a bastard! I have not seen anything like that yet. Feud throws into doubt (at least on Thranduil's side) that he is the Woodland King's son, but he really is, and his mother, errant though she was, vouched for his parentage. I've never seen a story of how he maybe the illegitimate son of the king. It may explain how he got his commision at such a young age, his deep sense of duty and hence failure, and why he was sent to convey his failure; it maybe pressure from the king's advisors who holds some dislike/disdain for him. LOL. I don't know if I'm even remotely right, but boy, if this was the direction you are heading in, WOW! It just opens up a whole world of possibilities. LOL. If I eargerly looked for the update before, I now am awaiting it impatiently, most terribly so, as well! So WRITE!!!

Oh, I do like this chapter!
Glorfindel was very considerate and few interesting insights were given to us.
I'm looking forward to the bath scene...

I am thoroughly enjoying this story. I am actually reading it on fanfiction, but I am not registered there so I could not review. I love the way you have written your characters. The way that you write enables me to close my eyes and visualize everything you say. You have drawn me into your story and I am totally and completely hooked! Thank you so much for sharing this story with us and keep up the good work!!

Bravo! Another excellent chapter! I'm going to add this story to my favorites! Thank you for responding to my question and please update as soon as you can!

Interesting. Will Cuthenin be his real name, and not an alias? If so, can you argue that he is not a real OC, but still Legolas?