Phantom Thoughts pt 6
Dec. 10th, 2018 11:53 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
zellephantom{"Monsieur," she said, in a voice not much above a whisper, "who are you?"
"Mademoiselle," replied the young man, kneeling on one knee and pressing a fervent kiss on the diva's hand, "I AM THE LITTLE BOY WHO WENT INTO THE SEA TO RESCUE YOUR SCARF."}
This just never ceases to amuse me. The SUDDEN ALL CAPS. Raoul being so #dramatic. Christine's reaction is basically '???'
{Christine again looked at the doctor and the maid; and all three began to laugh. Raoul turned very red and stood up.}
Poor dramatic bby Raoul. But in all fairness, that was basically my reaction to his declaration as well. In my opinion, Christine and Raoul's reintroduction is one of the few things that ALW does better than Leroux. Also, Little Lotte is a massively underrated song. (Maybe because the iconic title song follows right after?)
That reminds me- I should really write a meta on the significance of the uses of the lyric "the Angel of Music sings songs in my head" in the ALW musical.
{Suddenly the dressing-room door opened and the maid came out by herself, carrying bundles. He stopped her and asked how her mistress was. The woman laughed and said that she was quite well, but that he must not disturb her, for she wished to be left alone.}
Now I want to know who Christine's maid is. What's her name? Does she know about the Angel of Music? Is laughter how she deals with Christine's at times peculiar nature? Is she at all superstitious? Is she Christine's maid at the Opera House, or is she employed by Mama Valerius to keep an eye on Christine? What does she think of Raoul later, after such an unusual first meeting?
{One idea alone filled Raoul's burning brain: of course, Daae wished to be left alone FOR HIM! Had he not told her that he wanted to speak to her privately?}
Raoul, honey, I know you're in the grips of baby's first crush, but the maid *just said* that Christine wished to be left alone. Not 'alone except for you'. ALONE. She'll send for you if or when she wants to talk. (Of course, I already know how this goes and that he doesn't listen to my advice, so we'll just watch what happens- Newsies reference entirely intentional.)
"Mademoiselle," replied the young man, kneeling on one knee and pressing a fervent kiss on the diva's hand, "I AM THE LITTLE BOY WHO WENT INTO THE SEA TO RESCUE YOUR SCARF."}
This just never ceases to amuse me. The SUDDEN ALL CAPS. Raoul being so #dramatic. Christine's reaction is basically '???'
{Christine again looked at the doctor and the maid; and all three began to laugh. Raoul turned very red and stood up.}
Poor dramatic bby Raoul. But in all fairness, that was basically my reaction to his declaration as well. In my opinion, Christine and Raoul's reintroduction is one of the few things that ALW does better than Leroux. Also, Little Lotte is a massively underrated song. (Maybe because the iconic title song follows right after?)
That reminds me- I should really write a meta on the significance of the uses of the lyric "the Angel of Music sings songs in my head" in the ALW musical.
{Suddenly the dressing-room door opened and the maid came out by herself, carrying bundles. He stopped her and asked how her mistress was. The woman laughed and said that she was quite well, but that he must not disturb her, for she wished to be left alone.}
Now I want to know who Christine's maid is. What's her name? Does she know about the Angel of Music? Is laughter how she deals with Christine's at times peculiar nature? Is she at all superstitious? Is she Christine's maid at the Opera House, or is she employed by Mama Valerius to keep an eye on Christine? What does she think of Raoul later, after such an unusual first meeting?
{One idea alone filled Raoul's burning brain: of course, Daae wished to be left alone FOR HIM! Had he not told her that he wanted to speak to her privately?}
Raoul, honey, I know you're in the grips of baby's first crush, but the maid *just said* that Christine wished to be left alone. Not 'alone except for you'. ALONE. She'll send for you if or when she wants to talk. (Of course, I already know how this goes and that he doesn't listen to my advice, so we'll just watch what happens- Newsies reference entirely intentional.)
