I hope it was no secret how much I liked this story - it feels like I've been waiting an age to be able to say so publicly! Fëanor and Nerdanel seem like such a solid partnership, so clearly crazy about each other, and yet in their differing reactions to the Valar, there are hints of what's to come later. 

Very interesting,  how you interweave the strand of the investigation with the development of their relationship!

I enjoyed Nerdanel's POV.

I really liked this. Their united quest for knowledge, the warm comfort in each other's presence, the passion so very evident in their interactions. And the bit of irreverence and hints of things to come. Very well done-really drew me in. I really enjoyed having Nerdanel's POV.

I thoroughly enjoyed the obvious chemistry between Nerdanel and Fëanor - it felt absolutely believable. I was both surprised and delighted that Manwë and Varda were more forthcoming in this matter than Aulë! It makes perfect sense, but it's not what common fanon has made me expect. I love that our two inquisitive Elves were shown what they wanted to know - even if they don't share much with the reader. And a hint of foreshadowing, too... Excellent scenario and very well-written!