Act One: Scene One "Another Requiem"

[musicalcorpse]

I enjoyed the momentary canals. It brings back memories of my travels so long ago. Before Persia, before Paris...everything. The drift in times before was severely spoiled by the day. Saint Valentine's Day, my what a mockery. Can it truly be so popular? Can there be so many lovers? Hold a moment, I have no desire to know.

The ache in my heart has

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[princess_crow]

Are you leaving us?

[musicalcorpse]

No, Rue. I just wish to stay in a different room in the opera. Any but the office.

Perhaps the cellar.

[princess_crow]

Why won't you move closer to our room? You are one of us.

[musicalcorpse]

If you insist. I fail to see the correlation besides the fact that we all have an appreciation for the art of the stage and passion for music.

I hope that shall never leave.

[princess_crow]

Don't you?

Do you think you are the only one who has spent his life in shadows, yearning to be loved?

I consider you like family.

[musicalcorpse]

...You're right, Rue.

Forgive me.

I hope that Musette grow to be as clever and strong as you.

[princess_crow]

She will, Mister Erik. Because you are her father and you are a strong man. Now, come with me, I'll fix you some tea or coffee.

I can't comfort anybody. Not like Tutu can, but... I am still a Princess.

[musicalcorpse]

Yes. There is that possibility.

I'd like tea, please.

[princess_crow]

Mmm. Tea would be.