Eh, I don’t think Fritz would do the rp with Fredersdorf, but I could see him do it with some of those handsome hussars he knows he can fire if needs must. Once he realised Fredersdorf became emotionally important to him, he’d have thought it would negatively affect their relationship. Also, Fredersdorf’s inability to speak French would destroy the therapeutic illusion, since he talked in French with Katte, so no matter whether he’s playing himself or Katte, he’d do it in French.
Agreed that Pöllnitz would not have been Fredersdorf’s choice to conspire with, especially if the goal is to gain more influence and power. He knew damn well Fritz didn’t trust Pöllnitz was far as he could throw him and just regarded him as an amusing anecdote collection. (And yes, he was aware Keyserlingk meant something. Some of the few preserved Fredersdorf letters were about taking care of Keyserlingk’s widow and daughter on Fritz’ behalf, after all, and they include the observation that litte Miss Keyserlingk already is as chatty as her Dad.
(Lehndorff: I still can’t believe what that young Miss later got away with, just because the King felt sentimental!)
Eh, I don’t think Fritz would do the rp with Fredersdorf, but I could see him do it with some of those handsome hussars he knows he can fire if needs must. Once he realised Fredersdorf became emotionally important to him, he’d have thought it would negatively affect their relationship. Also, Fredersdorf’s inability to speak French would destroy the therapeutic illusion, since he talked in French with Katte, so no matter whether he’s playing himself or Katte, he’d do it in French.
I now want a story where Fritz, not as a regular habit but as a one time only thing once in a blue night asks Fredersdorf to do this roleplay with him and Fredersdorf for a variety of reasons says yes.
Cahn and I both immediately also wanted this fic! I've never quite given up on writing it, although let's be real, I haven't written (or at least finished)fanfic in 5 years, and I'm unlikely to start now! Too much nonfiction to be written (and finished!). Mostly I just fantasize that it exists and that someone else writes it for me. :P Though I agree the French might be a sticking point. Hmm.
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Re: MT: The Musical
Date: 2025-08-17 05:48 pm (UTC)Agreed that Pöllnitz would not have been Fredersdorf’s choice to conspire with, especially if the goal is to gain more influence and power. He knew damn well Fritz didn’t trust Pöllnitz was far as he could throw him and just regarded him as an amusing anecdote collection. (And yes, he was aware Keyserlingk meant something. Some of the few preserved Fredersdorf letters were about taking care of Keyserlingk’s widow and daughter on Fritz’ behalf, after all, and they include the observation that litte Miss Keyserlingk already is as chatty as her Dad.
(Lehndorff: I still can’t believe what that young Miss later got away with, just because the King felt sentimental!)
Re: MT: The Musical
Date: 2025-08-17 06:10 pm (UTC)Interesting! A few years ago, you thought otherwise:
I now want a story where Fritz, not as a regular habit but as a one time only thing once in a blue night asks Fredersdorf to do this roleplay with him and Fredersdorf for a variety of reasons says yes.
Cahn and I both immediately also wanted this fic! I've never quite given up on writing it, although let's be real, I haven't written (or at least finished)fanfic in 5 years, and I'm unlikely to start now! Too much nonfiction to be written (and finished!). Mostly I just fantasize that it exists and that someone else writes it for me. :P Though I agree the French might be a sticking point. Hmm.