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  1. Rec 3

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    In the waning years of the ancien régime, the lives of an idealistic young painter, an aspiring poet, and a compassionate noblewoman intersect in Paris.

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    01 Jan 2026

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    A version of the epilogue of "Tales of Hoffmann" from Stella's perspective.

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    01 Jan 2026

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    Germont gently cleared his throat. “I fear that if the situation is as important as you imply, I would appreciate unequivocal clarity, if you do not mind.”
    “Your son,” cut in Madame Breda. “And that...fallen woman.”

    What compels Germont to do, well, everything he does in La Traviata? Here’s one possibility.

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    21 Dec 2025

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    Like this, silent and at repose, he would make a most becoming subject for a painting— she can’t help but admire the gentleness of light on his long lashes, down the pale line of his neck. Only then does she seem to notice how kind-featured he is.
    Soft, in a world of harsh angles and hard paving stones, of black smoke and blacker lungs. It saddens her, that shape of a promise impossible to keep. Makes her glad, too, that he would drop the pretence and let her see him for what he is.

    [Hildi meets Crown Prince Orso, who does her a good turn.]

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    10 Oct 2025

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    After being shut out of Countess Adèle's castle, Isolier sits in the rain and sulks. However, he cannot stomach the fact that he is the one stuck outside while his Count is safely inside, trying to get with the woman they both love. Emboldened by hope, he climbs in through the window and tries again.

    In which Adèle is smarter than Ory and Isolier, they have a long overdue conversation and after that, they realise that their mutual fascination might lead them to much deeper feelings.

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