#banquets

Hop Louie

Art by Arvalier (AO3)

Story by @oopsbirdficced / ingenious_spark (AO3)

Fic rating: T / 13+

Warnings: discussion of political marriage for other parties

Relationships: Finrod/Legolas, Legolas & Elladan & Elrohir & Gimli, Legolas & Thranduil & Legolas's Mother

Characters: Legolas, Finrod, Thranduil, Legolas's Mother, Elladan, Elrohir, Gimli, other incidental characters

Tags: romantic comedy, reunions, cultural differences, cultural misunderstandings, post sailing to Valinor, love at first sight (kind of), formal parties, banquets, politics, matchmaker, formal matchmaking, tea parties, slow romance, illustrated work

Word Count: 18k

Summary: Legolas has traveled to Valinor with his family and friends at long last. What will he find there? Different culture, curious politics, strange and delicious new food, fascinating art and dancing...

When he meets the kind and handsome Findaráto, fresh off the boat, will he even find... love?

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A note from the artist:

A big thank you to my Author, my lucky star who looked kindly upon my art and decided to grant their wonderful gift of partnership and brilliant writing this year. I feel humbled and incredibly lucky. There are so many pinch-hits this year round, and even a few dire pinch-hits so close to deadline. For what it's worth, I think the pinch-hitters deserve all the shout-outs for their struggle & effort to deliver. So here's one from me. Thank you for your hard work. You're all saviors. As always, my solemn respect and hugs to the Mod team, the backbone of this event. The enormity of this year's event left me unable to form adequate words to thank you all for everything you've done. Blessed be your days to come. And for the rest of the participants: Great job, Everyone! *claps*

A collaboration created for the 2021 Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang, @tolkienrsb !!!