[unfortunately, the countess' country is not too familiar even for a well-traveled person such as himself, although that has more to do with his previous choice of targets and escape methods: europe, the americas, and other colonies are the haunts of nobility. had his former troupe been invited to the empire, he was no longer part of it. should he find out more about that land's egalitarian nature, why --- it will be something to marvel at!]
It'll be an honor. [this time, he has little need to keep away his surprise at the unexpected offer.] Although, given how names themselves hold weight, I must beg your frank assessment with my choice.
[then, after a pause, a sip of his drink and careful consideration:] How do you feel about "Shirazad"?
[sometime before the events that led him to meet holmes, bonde was fortunate to have heard nikolai rimsky-korsakov's scheherazade, op. 35. the symphonic suite inspired them to revisit that fascinating tale of a brave storyteller who captured a king's interest for a thousand and one nights.
isn't the countess' name also based on that marvelous woman?]
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It'll be an honor. [this time, he has little need to keep away his surprise at the unexpected offer.] Although, given how names themselves hold weight, I must beg your frank assessment with my choice.
[then, after a pause, a sip of his drink and careful consideration:] How do you feel about "Shirazad"?
[sometime before the events that led him to meet holmes, bonde was fortunate to have heard nikolai rimsky-korsakov's scheherazade, op. 35. the symphonic suite inspired them to revisit that fascinating tale of a brave storyteller who captured a king's interest for a thousand and one nights.
isn't the countess' name also based on that marvelous woman?]