Good Evening, Mr. Adams [1/possible more]
anonymous
June 28 2009, 18:13:02 UTC
“Yes, well, he’ll pull through. Washington always does,” Adams said with a slight sigh. Truly, the General was a great man, and he knew that there was none more worthy to bear the weight of the colonies’ hopes; but the ‘obedient G. Washington’ could be so morose, even at the best of times
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Re: Good Evening, Mr. Adams [Notes]
anonymous
June 28 2009, 18:17:10 UTC
Notes: A number of historical details in 1776 were skewed in order to increase the drama. As the request specifically asked for a musical crossover, I have defaulted to that interpretation of the events.
Funny little non-musical historical fact - the United Colonies were not actually in rebellion to the British crown until King George III announced their uprising to Parliament in October of 1775. They had certainly done their fair share of rabble rousing up to that point, but they weren’t actually pushing for independency until they heard about the King’s proclamation. Way to go, George.
Pennsylvania State House - What Independence Hall was called from the time it was built to whenever they decided to rename it. Obviously, that was only after the Declaration of Independence had been signed.
Re: Good Evening, Mr. Adams [Notes]
anonymous
June 28 2009, 21:54:04 UTC
I don't know the musical and I don't know who the man is (because I'm not American), but I love the hopeful, young Alfred you've written here, and would so love to see more of him :)
Re: Good Evening, Mr. Adams [Notes]
anonymous
June 28 2009, 23:33:33 UTC
Naa, well, I'm glad you could still enjoy the story even without those bits of info. ^_^
In 1776, John Adams was a represenative from Massachusetts to the Second Congressional Congress. He was one of the major leaders who pressed for American indepedanence and was eventually elected the second president of the United States. He's also the lead role in the musical.
Re: Good Evening, Mr. Adams [Notes]
anonymous
July 2 2009, 04:31:41 UTC
Not OP, but... I love this so, so much.
My favorite musical and just... it's magnificent. I adored how America described how he could feel it that the people wanted independence: I've always theorized that somehow the nations are made up of all the individual people in that nation, their general wills. Not physically of course, but that the people who make up that country each have an impact on the nation themselves. It was lovely to see it come through in your writing!
Re: Good Evening, Mr. Adams [1/possible more]
anonymous
July 1 2009, 05:58:39 UTC
Too many flies!
I love you, anon. I love you so much. The fact that I sit here reading this in foul, fetid, fuming, foggy, filthy Phila-delph-iaa~ just makes it all the better. You have managed to combine two of my favorite things ever. I probably owe you my first born and my soul, but I kinda do wish to have both, so I guess instead I offer you internets and cookies and all that. Lovely!
Good Afternoon, Dr. Franklin [2/whatever]
anonymous
July 6 2009, 06:40:32 UTC
Hmm…this continuation feels a bit fail-ish, but I hope everyone enjoys it nonetheless…
- May 21st, 1776 -
It had been roughly two weeks since they’d sent the eager Richard Henry Lee back to his ‘sovereign colony’ for their resolution on Independence, and Dr. Benjamin Franklin was bored.
Not that this was a particularly unusual occurrence. A great mind such as the great Benjamin Franklin was prone to boredom, especially when confined to such tedious tasks as those that went on in Congress. More so this last fortnight, what with John Adams obediently subdued by Lee’s mission. Without his ranting and raving, there was hardly a murmur of interest to be found in the entire neighborhood.
Franklin was starting to miss the French court. At the very least, there were always beautiful women around to keep the restless gentlemen company.
The only thing that could really be called ‘interesting’ in the chambers of congress was Adams’s young guest, Mr. Alfred F. Jones.
Oh yes. Franklin was quite interested in that young man
( ... )
Good Afternoon, Dr. Franklin [2/whatever]
anonymous
July 6 2009, 06:44:56 UTC
Alfred suddenly looked as though a frog had just jumped down his throat. He swallowed heavily twice before he finally managed to speak again, and even then, it was only in a strangled croak. “Wh-What do you mean, Dr. F-Franklin
( ... )
Good Afternoon, Dr. Franklin [more Notes!]
anonymous
July 6 2009, 06:46:09 UTC
Notes: Benjamin Franklin was a great thinker, diplomat and inventor. He also happened to be quite the lecher. Pardon if any of this portion seems overly creepy because of that. (Really, though, he’s no worse than his old buddy France…)
The man really was ridiculously popular in France (they sold collectables of him! Like 18th-century action figures!) Admittedly, he only began traveling to France in the 1760s and didn’t become ambassador until half a year after the Declaration was signed, but the man is nothing if not observant, so I think he’d pick up on Francis’s unnatural longevity even after only a decade.
Re: Good Afternoon, Dr. Franklin [more Notes!]
anonymous
July 7 2009, 01:31:24 UTC
AUTHORNON! This is more than I could have hoped for!
...at the risk of sounding greedy (again), is there, bychance, a Jefferson continuation in the works?
...Also, I wonder how Alfred feels about Dickinson and the like. Because that sentiment is part of him too. BAHHH I'm so happy to see more of this--right after July 4th, too! <3
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Funny little non-musical historical fact - the United Colonies were not actually in rebellion to the British crown until King George III announced their uprising to Parliament in October of 1775. They had certainly done their fair share of rabble rousing up to that point, but they weren’t actually pushing for independency until they heard about the King’s proclamation. Way to go, George.
Pennsylvania State House - What Independence Hall was called from the time it was built to whenever they decided to rename it. Obviously, that was only after the Declaration of Independence had been signed.
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You must write more. You MUST.
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In 1776, John Adams was a represenative from Massachusetts to the Second Congressional Congress. He was one of the major leaders who pressed for American indepedanence and was eventually elected the second president of the United States. He's also the lead role in the musical.
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SQUEE.
Captcha says "Survive John." DOES THAT MEAN WE GET MORE OF THIS LOVELINESS?
(Although it stands quite well as-is, too. Bravo. ^^)
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FFFFFFF. :D :D :D
I-I can't explain how much I love this fill and promp. Thank you!
If I could lay claim to all the internet, I'd give it to you in a heartbeat!
I especially love it when Adams gets the little glimpse into who Alfred really is and then inviting him into Congress. <3
Now I'm imagining Alfred singing along with the rest of the delegates...
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My favorite musical and just... it's magnificent. I adored how America described how he could feel it that the people wanted independence: I've always theorized that somehow the nations are made up of all the individual people in that nation, their general wills. Not physically of course, but that the people who make up that country each have an impact on the nation themselves. It was lovely to see it come through in your writing!
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I love you, anon. I love you so much. The fact that I sit here reading this in foul, fetid, fuming, foggy, filthy Phila-delph-iaa~ just makes it all the better. You have managed to combine two of my favorite things ever. I probably owe you my first born and my soul, but I kinda do wish to have both, so I guess instead I offer you internets and cookies and all that. Lovely!
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DSAKLFJWHERASD;FJVNLHSDFAH;JAWERL;JLGHL;DFASJ.
what I meant to say is: may we please have MOAR?
1776 plus Hetalia seemed way too good to be true. S-so good that I didn't even dare IMAGINE it. OH my god, thank you for making my day/month/year.
recaptcha: erasing Illinois (NOOOOO! On0||)
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- May 21st, 1776 -
It had been roughly two weeks since they’d sent the eager Richard Henry Lee back to his ‘sovereign colony’ for their resolution on Independence, and Dr. Benjamin Franklin was bored.
Not that this was a particularly unusual occurrence. A great mind such as the great Benjamin Franklin was prone to boredom, especially when confined to such tedious tasks as those that went on in Congress. More so this last fortnight, what with John Adams obediently subdued by Lee’s mission. Without his ranting and raving, there was hardly a murmur of interest to be found in the entire neighborhood.
Franklin was starting to miss the French court. At the very least, there were always beautiful women around to keep the restless gentlemen company.
The only thing that could really be called ‘interesting’ in the chambers of congress was Adams’s young guest, Mr. Alfred F. Jones.
Oh yes. Franklin was quite interested in that young man ( ... )
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The man really was ridiculously popular in France (they sold collectables of him! Like 18th-century action figures!) Admittedly, he only began traveling to France in the 1760s and didn’t become ambassador until half a year after the Declaration was signed, but the man is nothing if not observant, so I think he’d pick up on Francis’s unnatural longevity even after only a decade.
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This is more than I could have hoped for!
...at the risk of sounding greedy (again), is there, bychance, a Jefferson continuation in the works?
...Also, I wonder how Alfred feels about Dickinson and the like. Because that sentiment is part of him too.
BAHHH I'm so happy to see more of this--right after July 4th, too! <3
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