Disclaimer: You can use your imaginations and pretend you are reading a clever and witty disclaimer here… it's a better use for your mind than phantasizing about Gerik! (note, that was author #2. Author #1 is a whole-hearted Gerik supporter)
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From: overlooked(at)persiansrus. org
To: castncrew(at)operapopulaire. com
Subject: Self-Introduction!
Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Opera Populaire,
I am very glad to have recently joined your fine opera house! I am Nadir Khan and I am a new stage hand.
I would like to offer for your pleasure lending access to my extensive library of books! I have a great variety of both novels and non-fiction and I'd be more than happy to share them with my new friends here at the Opera Populaire.
Here is one book you may like. Email me back to reserve it if it has piqued your interest!
Tombstones and Roses: Hauntings Across Europe: This collection of short, ghost-related stories brings up the eternal question: do supernatural creatures exist, or are they simply psychopathic, tortured men hiding in underground lakes and torture chambers- I mean, products of the mind? There's only one way to find out, and it may or may not be reading this book.
-Nadir Khan
"There's a reason I'm not called 'Apex.'"
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From: frozenexpression(at)operapopulaire. com
To: castncrew(at)operapopulaire. com; prettyinpink(at)dechagny. net
Subject: RE: New Opera, Patron, and a Cool Quiz
Hi everyone! And sorry Mme Giry.. but Meg's putting me up to this.. please don't be unnecessarily cruel tomorrow during practice.. really, my body's just not meant to do a split!
Basic Info:
Name? Christine Eloise Daae
Age? 16 and still unmarried.. I'm such a disgrace..
Eye color? blue-ish green.. like the sea where my brave hero went in to rescue my scarf for me.. :-)
Hair color? I'm a brunette, and proud of it.
Height? 5'7'', 2 inches shorter than my darling fiancé
Faves:
Country? Sweden
Food? Swedish fish (yes, the candy. Whatever else could I mean?)
Movie? Pride and Prejudice.. Raoul's kinda like that Darcy fellow.. they're both so brave, and handsome, and rich, and oh I can just go on and on! -swoon-
Drink? Coffee.. I do live for caffeine.. It is the secret to my success!
Animal? I detest all animals; they're so.. icky..
Color? Blue, like the blue of my darling Raoul's eyes.
Are you:
Nice? Some think I'm nice, others think I'm just clueless.. it all depends on your perspective.. and how much you're love with Gerik..
Sarcastic? no, not at all
Funny? Not really, but only because I don't speak up at all.. really, it's much better to spend the whole day with a shocked expression on your face..
Finally:
Do you remember your dreams? In sleep he sang to me.. in dreams he came..
Do you believe in soulmates? yep, Raoul's my soulmate; he protects me from the evil yet extremely attractive man in my mirror.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Certainly not! I only started to love Raoul several years after we initially met! But now I see the mistake I made all those years, and he is my beloved fiancé.. -heart-!
What was your favorite childhood toy? The scarf that Raoul fetched from the sea
Thoughts on life? Nope. I don't think. I simply… experience!
Who do you want to be stuck on an island with? My beloved Raoul.. I'm sure he could save us!
What did you do before Opera? My father went around and played music, so I just stayed home and played with Raouly-poo… he was so cute when he was little…
"…angel of music…"
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From: prettyinpink(at)dechagny. net
To: undergroundlunatic(at)operapopulaire. com
Subject: RE: Cool Thing
I hope you don't think that I am stupid and obsessed with ruffled shirts enough to open that virus you sent me! Well, anyways, I did get it off of my machine, but it took me over 10 minutes- nice work. Next time though, I'd appreciate it if you didn't make my computer screen continuously flash "Warning, warning, FOP ALERT!" I was truly offended by that. Really, I no longer feel warm and fuzzy inside. :-(
Perhaps we should form a friendship over our shared interest in computers. What do you say to putting aside our differences? I can even give you fashion advice (that black swishy cloak is sooo 1700s).
-Raoul, le Vicomte de Chagny
P.S.: Christine asked me to pass along a little message for you. You can find it here… have fun with it:)
"I feel pretty, oh so pretty!"
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From: overlooked(at)persiansrus. org
To: castncrew(at)operapopulaire. com
Subject: New Book!
I have recently added some new books to my collection. Here is information about one; feel free to email me and reserve the book if you like what you see!
Weapon-Crafting For Beginners: Complete with easy-to-follow diagrams and handy informational guides, this book makes it easy to create your own versions of such classic weapons as the noose, the rack, and even the rare Punjab lasso. Just remember to keep your hand at the level of your eyes!
-Nadir Khan
"There's a reason I'm not called 'Apex.'"
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From: customerservice(at) romancenovels. com
To: blondeballetrat(at)operapopulaire. com
Subject: Order Confirmation
This email is confirm that "Maguerite Emileen Giry" ordered:
1 The Complete Adventures of Princess and Prince Erik
Your total is: 49.99 francs.
"Romance novels – escape the mundane and venture into the world of phantasy!"
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From: frenchlady(at)operapopulaire. com
To: overlooked(at)persiansrus. org
Subject: Mass Email Etiquette
Mr. Khan, I understand that you are a new member of our community, but I would assume that you understand basic manners in sending out mass emails: that is, don't send them. If we want to know about the contents of your private collection, we will ask!
Does no one in their opera house understand basic manners?
-Antoinette Giry
"Don't just do it, dance it!"
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From: overlooked(at)persiansrus. net
To: frenchlady(at)operapopulaire. com
CC: castncrew(at)operapopulaire. com
Subject: RE: Mass Email Etiquette
I have one more book that may interest this community! Remember, email me back, first come, first served. I am guessing this one may be popular.
Dealing with the Nag in Your Life: This is a helpful guide to avoiding the stresses that come along with having a nosy, bossy person in your life. Learn how to retain control of your mind, your temper, and your free will. Also includes some helpful tips on untraceable poisons.
-Nadir Khan
"There's a reason I'm not called 'Apex.'"
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From: welovepublicity(at)operapopulaire. com
To: castncrew(at)operapopulaire. com; prettyinpink(at)dechagny. net; overlooked(at)persiansrus. org
Subject: Announcing: The Opera Populaire's Chatroom of Grand Debauchery!
Well, maybe not quite "debauchery"...
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We are hosting a Chatroom Ball on the 17th of May, which is next week. In light of our recent victory over the Opera Ghost (we mean, has anyone heard from the man in days!), we believe that a night of celebration is in order! Now, at 8 PM on that day, we encourage you all to sign in on our new website – www. operapopulaire. com – with a pseudonym, and have fun chatting with your fellow cast and crew members. We hope that you will all get to know each other better after this e-Bal Masque!
You Managers,
Andre & Firmin
P.S.: The only downside of this online ball is that you will have to provide your own punch and spike it yourself…
"I had a dream.. such publicity! But it was a dream, and nothing more..."
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Authors' Note: Next chapter will be the first special, so review (please?) and come back to read the Opera Populaire Masked Ball/Chatroom of Debauchery!
Additional Authors' Note: We had the idea of making another special later in the phic where readers can write in emails to the characters and they will reply. Would that break any ff. net rules? Do you guys like the idea?