A really good story in several respects, and indeed a completely fresh angle. Reminds me of my own about Faramir’s first time (poor Faramir always being ordered about by his father in this respect). The dismal world of underground sex in a very sex-repressive society (people having to seek pleasure under cover and trade it for money) is so well described. As are the unspoken desire, the attempts to silence it and make people become by force what they are expected to be. A sad and very critical picture of our own society, I should say. And the fact that Faramir is sent instead of Boromir goes so well with the character of Denethor. Indeed himself and his two sons feel so real, so human. Bravo! It’s quite impressive.

December—it was an exploration of what their world could have been like. Desperate is a very good word choice, even though the feelings are not returned in kind. I think it would be worse if they were. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

This is awfully sad and very beautiful. I really can’t decide which of the brothers I feel more sorry for, and whether I wish Faramir returned Boromir’s feelings given the culture they live in… I had tears in my eyes by the end of this tale – gosh, very sad indeed. Desperate, I’d say.

Quite a unique and fascinating twist of this constellation. And very well written – congratulations!

um, this is very good ! though it was different from most fara/boro story, the brothers were not really “being together”, but the plot was excellent——let’s say, it made the story even more exceptional, a totally fresh angle indeed. i’m quite happy i found such an original story. thank you!