Fic: Tanz der Vampire, Alfred/Herbert (rated R)

[spiegelsaal]

Since I finished and posted my Yuletide story already yesterday, I allowed myself to finish this Alfred/Herbert Tanz der Vampire fic that I had started. It's especially for elnischan because she wanted one and it got me to stop just thinking about writing such a fic and actually doing it. But it's equally for anyone else who would enjoy it

Comments

[ladyofpride]

Oh, I simply adore you (and will most likely friend you as soon as I'm through with this review). I've been trying to build up the courage to write a piece on Herbert and Alfred, but the lack of the pairing (in fiction) online is a little disconcerting, and I do so enjoy squee-ing over a shared OTP with my fellow fans... *sigh* In any case, I've found you now, and I just wanted to thank you for rekindling my love of the pairing. (Personally, I always imagine Mate Kamaras as Herbert and Aris Sas as Alfred, but I'll hold back on the production fan-ness because I realize that there have been several versions of the musical done across Europe. If you haven't seen Mate and Aris, though, here's a little treat for making me so happy today ;) ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSChnQ2aDE8 )

[spiegelsaal]

Sorry I wasn't replying, I've been lazy about logging in and out. :-D Anyway, thank you so much for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the fic and I'm also glad if it encouraged you to write some of your own because I adore your recent Alfred/Herbert fics. :-D

And oh, I certainly do know Aris as Alfred and Máté as Herbert! I became a fan in something like 2006 when there was rather little other stuff than the Vienna original around (and some bootlegs of newer German productions), so Aris especially is firmly entrenched in my brain as the paragon Alfred, and Máté also remains one of my favourite Herberts. It's just that in the recent years I've been seeing the show live, mainly in Budapest, so the actors I've seen live are now a stronger presence in my brain. The ones who originally delighted me are still a big influence as well, though!

[ladyofpride]

Oh, thank you, darling! I'm having such a wonderful time with the pairing. There's just so much to do with them, you know...?

I haven't seen any clips of the Budapest productions, but I've only heard the best about them---I guess I'm going to hunt for something to watch on youtube now so I can see what they're up to. I just love the various interpretations of the characters... *happy sigh* :)

[ladyofpride]

And wow...I just realized that you and valancystar are one in the same. *head desk*

[spiegelsaal]

Hehe, sorry, I thought it said so somewhere over here but I guess it isn't that obvious. :-D

There are a decent amount of clips on the Budapest production on YouTube, but not nearly enough for my liking. :-D I can help you to some if you have trouble finding them, though.

I actually got a potential idea for another Alfred/Herbert fic last night, so I'll see if I can get something done for it. This mutual inspiration thing is clearly working. :-D