I really like this! 

"...all the delicate work that Nolofinwë associates with Fëanáro’s pain." What an impactful ending to that list! Fingolfin's sympathy for Fëanor is always so heartbreaking. 

But the way it turned to weapons... Shivers. The symbolism! 

"They are leaflike and eerie in the half-light, simmering with some strange foresight, deadly and calm."

Such strong, eerie mood conveyed by this image. 

Beautiful piece, thank you. 

I love the richness of this world full of art that Fëanáro thrives in, and the heartache of that last line.

Ooooh this was beautiful! I love me some Fëanor & Fingolfin angst, and you've captured them so well here! Fëanor's rich, lush world is described with a mouthful - no wonder Fingolfin got all wrapped up in fascination! Really well done!

Sometimes I read a fic and go "Ohhhhhh! So that's what happened, now I understand!"

This is one of them.

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Feanor seems like a whole new world, almost, here, but also illusory and dangerous like a mirage,

And that twist in the end, so much foreboding.

Aw, poor Nolofinwë! To have Fëanor take an interest and then drop him... ouch.

Beautiful, very beautiful! I love how everything changes with the passing years and what Feanaro use against him is something that he has first shared with him. Very touching! Again, very very beautiful!