Thank you so much, Bronx!
Haha, Elrohir is a handful alright! Luckily for him, Erestor has very capable hands, and lots of firm guidance at the ready. I am quite sure he’ll get exactly what he needs, once Erestor has finished with this first little lesson about the twins and their capacity (or not) for being “interchangeable”… I actually don’t feel as though Erestor has a favourite. I think he intends to appreciate their differences, despite their identical physical appearance.
Elladan is a lot more serious about this adventure than Elrohir. He knows Erestor has something quite out of the ordinary to offer; something that runs much deeper than a little playtime. Elrohir will observe Elladan soon, and at this point I am not sure what his reaction will be. Will he seek to protect Elladan, and therefore court Erestor’s displeasure? Hmm… it might be a good thing if Elladan assures his brother of his consent in advance.
I am glad you’re enjoying it! This really is one of my favourite stories to write at the moment. Though it is some time off yet, I really can’t wait to let the two stories merge a little, and show the letters Erestor is receiving from Glorfindel and the twins while he is in Eryn Galen. They are going to be hilarious!