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cahnAll right, I've wanted to do this for a while:
The problem with operas is that they're too long. By which I mean, if anyone in them was sensible they'd all be at most half the length.
So: comment with an opera name (*) and I'll respond with a short snippet of a canon-divergence AU where the opera is Much Shorter. Warning, of course, that at least some of the characters will be wildly out of character. That is to say, probably much more sensible. :)
(*) If it's an opera I know, you'll get the ficlet much sooner. If it's one I haven't watched yet, I'll put it on my list to watch and you'll get the ficlet once I've watched it. This is a good opportunity for you to get me to watch your favorite opera, since after I finish Norma with Caballé I'm gonna go back to RL opera friend and ask for more DVDs! (Though given my previous track record, this might also take a while.)
(cross-posted to tumblr)
The problem with operas is that they're too long. By which I mean, if anyone in them was sensible they'd all be at most half the length.
So: comment with an opera name (*) and I'll respond with a short snippet of a canon-divergence AU where the opera is Much Shorter. Warning, of course, that at least some of the characters will be wildly out of character. That is to say, probably much more sensible. :)
(*) If it's an opera I know, you'll get the ficlet much sooner. If it's one I haven't watched yet, I'll put it on my list to watch and you'll get the ficlet once I've watched it. This is a good opportunity for you to get me to watch your favorite opera, since after I finish Norma with Caballé I'm gonna go back to RL opera friend and ask for more DVDs! (Though given my previous track record, this might also take a while.)
(cross-posted to tumblr)
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Date: 2019-03-09 04:23 am (UTC)---------------
"Listen," said Amelia's servant to the witch Ulrica; "my mistress, who is waiting outside, wishes to ask your advice in secret."
"Ah," said Ulrica, "let her come, and I shall send the others away."
"Amelia!" Riccardo exclaimed to himself. If he only hid where Ulrica could not see him, he could see Amelia, his beloved; he could listen to the sweet murmurings of her heart as she spoke to Ulrica.
And then his conscience smote him. If Renato found him there, what would he say to him? It was true that Renato loved him, and so might believe any excuse that Riccardo gave, but then would he not be lying to his best friend, his most loyal confidant? And then, was it honorable to spy upon the woman he loved?
No, no! He would not do it. He knew he must leave, so as not to be tempted further. He rushed from Ulrica's house, meeting Oscar outside it. Oscar did not recognize him in his disguise, but he drew him aside and said, "It is I, your king; I will not be meeting you at three o'clock as we had agreed; tell the others."
"Of course," promised Oscar.
In the fresh air, Riccardo's head was clearer and it was easier to think. He knew his passion for Amelia would only get worse if she remained so close. I will send them back to England, he thought, and resolved to draw up the papers as soon as he got back to the palace.
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Date: 2019-03-09 05:21 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-09 05:38 am (UTC)Why can't you be more like Renato, Riccardo? :P (Well, minus the killing-people part.)
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Date: 2019-03-09 05:56 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-10 01:39 am (UTC)I mean, I know he has a Major Conscience attack, but if only it had happened BEFORE the midnight rendezvous, that could have solved A LOT OF PROBLEMS AND ALSO NO ONE WOULD'VE DIED.
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Date: 2019-03-10 03:33 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-10 03:46 am (UTC)