I love this, Oshun. I do absolutely revel in these times and conversations between Maedhros and Fingon; they are so insightful and so deep. Fingon's spirit is seen so very strongly in this : light tone relating to deadly serious matters. Yet I understand that; sometimes matters are so weighted with potential disaster, (and this *matter* falls so heavily on Maedhros' shoulders) that to give them that one sometimes has to banter.

Fingon always feels as if he is trying to lift Maedhros, to keep his spirit up, and it comes across as empathic and deeply loving. 

Gorgeous piece and thank you for posting it. 

 I love the conversations between your Fingon and Maedhros.  Bold and bright Fingon may speak in what appears to be a flippant manner, but he so often carries weight in his words.  For example... 

"Obviously, I would not change any of those," Fingon answered, his voice exploding with passion. "I have struggled through some miserable valleys, but the views from the mountaintops have been stupendous. Wait! I can think of one thing I'd do differently. I should have taken your advice at dinner tonight and had the ale you recommended and left the red wine alone. After all this is over, we will have look into ways to provide you with better wine in this Valar-forsaken location."

Fingon is such a passionate appealing character.  Indeed you have crafted him as Maedhros' light, one that I find satisfyingly illuminating.

As always, your Maedhros and (especially) your Fingon are delightful.  And Fingon is right; they did do the best with what they'd been given, after the Oath and the Kinslaying.  Too bad that it simply wasn't enough to overcome the Doom.

I thought I'd leave my MEFA review of this fic here.

There have been many fanfic characterizations of Maedhros and Fingon, but, for me, Oshun's depiction of their passionate relationship amidst the politics of their extended families, is, by far, my favorite. I'm always happy to see more of them and so this little morsel was a treat. In addition, Oshun often begins a story with a wonderfully poetic quote and this one by Rupert Brooke fit the scene beautifully. The scene takes place the night before the lovers separate to fight the terrible Battle of Unnumbered Tears and it's a quiet moment of reflection before the storm in which Maedhros asks Fingon if he would change anything about their lives. It attains poignancy through gentle humor as well as a certain acceptance of what has been and what will be, which made it very satisfying for this fan.

Cheers,

~elfscribe

Glad I found this perusing the site! ANd I am so dissapointed to miss it when you first posted it. I lover your Fingona and Maedhros dearly. Lovely!