He is far richer in the signs of love that he received than Jannek is likely to ever be! Love that he recognizes true swordcraft may be a necessity and not a game!

That is so cute!

I really can't think of something else to say.
How usefull my reviews are :-).

Calril.

It is nice to see Estel meet different people. Even at this young age he knows what truly matters.

Aww, so sweet!

I loved the way you showed Estel's maturity beyond other children his age, though he doesn't seem fully aware of it himself. His greater gravity, his knowledge of proper fighting techniques, already-developing interest in reading and healing, his simple wisdom and contentment.

And it's just wonderful, the way you demonstrate what things are of true worth - and the fact that they *are* worth something mainly because of the people involved, the ones you care about and who care about you. It makes me so happy, the way Estel saw that with such ease. :)

Lovely story! I enjoyed it very much indeed.

And now I am off to work on your new story some more. I'm loving it! :D

- Cami

ai! i felt like such an idiot reading this story--the whole time i had a huge, cheesy smile covering my face xD

very well done. i enjoyed it immensely!

keep writing!

Ahh another glorious fic from you...liked how you played estel in this one though from an outsiders pov it seems he is a very serious and almost distant child compared to the other children...but wihtout lacking of childhood you know? Sorry its late and my fingers arent typing properly.

must admit Elrohir's question and anxiety over estel perhaps being envious was my favorite bit nd of course estel's reaction to it!

I sincerely hope you never get tired of lotr fiction and continue to write them because i just cant get enough of you stories chic!!

Ah Tinu,
I just came back from Malta and I have a three hours long flight behin me. So when I came back home to print the documents needed for school and saw that you update I hope you will forgive me for having hesitated a moment. But I have never been disappointed with your stories and there was never one which did not in some kind bring a smile to my face so I decided to give it a try now and not tomorrow.
I was far from disappointed. Jannek is truly a spoiled child and hopefully for him he will either change or get a real teacher in the arts of swordmanship. If Estel can see the faults from afar than there is little doubt about the lack of skill.
I have never considered a Tale and a Song as presents. On the other hand I have never had Elves as my family and although my family is made up of great people none is very artistic in those directions. When we sing most cring =P
What I especially loved were the hints of the man Aragorn will become coming through in Estel such as disaproving of the war game.
hugs Tinu
Sincerly

What a lovely little story. You made it so easy to see the kind of person Estel would grow up to be. He didn’t care about the bragging boy and his gifts but instead, appreciated the gifts that he had been given.

Most boys his age would have thrown the battered leaf and acorn away, thinking they were pitiful and useless. They would also most likely have been disappointed with the rest of Estel’s gifts. Jannek certainly would have been. But dear Estel knew what was important, because they truly were 'gifts from the heart'. “I have a leaf and an acorn, seeds, a song, and a tale. What else would I want?" That's our Estel.

The gifts that were given and the way Estel accepted and treasured them demonstrated more than any words could have just how much love existed in the Last Homely House and the love that came from a certain elven prince.

I can just picture Estel studiously writing in the book Erestor gave him. (I'd love to read that book!)

You've done it again, mellon nin.

I really enjoyed he way you avoided turning this into a cliched story. It could easily have turned into Estel's resenting Jannek's bragging or the other boy could have given him a hard time. But instead, Estel is completely content with his lot in life and feels no desire to even get involved in the other boy's bragging. It struck a real chord with me. Beautiful little morality tale.

That was a most delightful story. I really love your very precocious, mature and wise Estel. And here again you can see in the child the traits that make the man, the wise and upright character that he is.

"Estel looked at him, surprised. “No,” he said, giving his brother a blank look. “Why should I be? I have a leaf and an acorn, seeds, a song, and a tale. What else would I want?” That puts it in a nutshell, doesn't it?

This is a lovely little story. I like the gentle lesson you've woven into it. Beautiful job.

This was so sweet! I very much enjoyed reading it! Your little Estel is just perfect =D

Eli =D

Estel is such a sweet, good child, that he seems almost unreal! :D But his courage and selflessness later is almost unreal too, and yet it's a reason why he is my ideal and hero =) I think that Elrohir was very proud of his little brother!

This was so sweet! I loved the ending when Estel was surprised that Elrohir thought he might be jealous. And all the presents were great I thought, exactly what little Estel would want! Great job!

Oh Mellon-nin this was beautiful!! So well written! Your talent never fails to impress me. And such a message! I love how Estel realized he was far more loved then the spoiled brat! Such a success!! Good job!:)