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** [[Theatre/SpringAwakening ''Well. I'm totally fucked.'']]

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** [[Theatre/SpringAwakening ''Well."Well. I'm totally fucked.'']]"]]
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** [[Theatre/SpringAwakening ''"Well. I'm totally fucked."'']]

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** [[Theatre/SpringAwakening ''"Well.''Well. I'm totally fucked."'']]'']]
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* ShoutOut:
** [[Film/ThePrincessBride "As you wish."]]
** [[Theatre/SpringAwakening ''"Well. I'm totally fucked."'']]
** [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness "Now. Shall we begin?"]]
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* GratuitousItalian: Lucheni, who already does this in ''Theatre/{[Elisabeth}}''.

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* GratuitousItalian: Lucheni, who already does this in ''Theatre/{[Elisabeth}}''.''Theatre/{{Elisabeth}}''.
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** Aiden, whose name is shortened to Ai-chan. His name originated from ''Áed'', meaning ''fire'', and he's a feisty little Angel. In Japanese, ''ai'' (æ„›) is also a first name that means ''love, affection''. The Takarazuka version of ''Elisabeth'', upon which the Talesverse is based, has the subtitle and song "Ai to Shi no Rondo" (The Rondo of Love and Death). It's Ai's Death who comes to his rescue out of love for him.
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* BloodLust: Death and ''ichor''.
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* {{Foil}}: ''Anges'', the crossover with Tales of a Background Death Angel, provides this with the two personifications of Death. Thanatos takes a masculine form with short hair, considers his Angels his property/tools, and is not shy in using MoreThanMindControl. Shi takes a feminine/non-binary form with long hair, considers his Angels a BigScrewedUpFamily, and all of them are motivated by genuine love and care for each other. [[NotSoDifferent Both of them do get violent]] when their Angels are threatened or harmed, though in a [[ControlFreak "property damage"]] versus [[PapaWolf "my family is hurt"]] way.

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* {{Foil}}: ''Anges'', the crossover with Tales of a Background Death Angel, provides this with the two personifications of Death. Thanatos takes a masculine form with short hair, considers his Angels his property/tools, and is not shy in using MoreThanMindControl. Shi Mors takes a feminine/non-binary form with long hair, considers his Angels a BigScrewedUpFamily, and all of them are motivated by genuine love and care for each other. [[NotSoDifferent Both of them do get violent]] when their Angels are threatened or harmed, though in a [[ControlFreak "property damage"]] versus [[PapaWolf "my family is hurt"]] way.
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* {{Foil}}: ''Anges'', the crossover with Tales of a Background Death Angel, provides this with the two personifications of Death. Thanatos takes a masculine form with short hair, considers his Angels his property/tools, and is not shy in using MoreThanMindControl. Mors takes a feminine/non-binary form with long hair, considers his Angels a BigScrewedUpFamily, and all of them are motivated by genuine love and care for each other. [[NotSoDifferent Both of them do get violent]] when their Angels are threatened or harmed, though in a [[ControlFreak "property damage"]] versus [[PapaWolf "my family is hurt"]] way.

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* {{Foil}}: ''Anges'', the crossover with Tales of a Background Death Angel, provides this with the two personifications of Death. Thanatos takes a masculine form with short hair, considers his Angels his property/tools, and is not shy in using MoreThanMindControl. Mors Shi takes a feminine/non-binary form with long hair, considers his Angels a BigScrewedUpFamily, and all of them are motivated by genuine love and care for each other. [[NotSoDifferent Both of them do get violent]] when their Angels are threatened or harmed, though in a [[ControlFreak "property damage"]] versus [[PapaWolf "my family is hurt"]] way.
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* SpitefulSpit: Aiden spat ''ichor'' from his broken lip into Death's face.

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* GratuitousFrench: All of the chapter titles.



* GratuitousFrench: All of the chapter titles.

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* GratuitousFrench: All of the chapter titles.GratuitousItalian: Lucheni, who already does this in ''Theatre/{[Elisabeth}}''.
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* IBangedYourMom: Well, more like "''My boss is banging'' your mom.", per Lucheni taunting Rudolf in ''Anges''. In his defense, Death/Sisi is still very much a thing in his universe, with a hefty dose of SituationalSexuality. Not in ''this'' one, though.
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* TooKinkyToTorture: Aiden is not actually this. It's just Death playing mind-games with him to make him feel even worse about his ordeal. Luckily, ''his'' Death sees right past that and doesn't blame Ai-chan.
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* InterplayOfSexAndViolence: ''Anges'' has a case, though it might not be Aiden's fault for ''enjoying'' the violence.

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* InterplayOfSexAndViolence: ''Anges'' has a case, though it might it's definitely not be Aiden's fault for ''enjoying'' the violence.
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--> '''Rudolf:''' "No - well - yes."

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--> '''Rudolf:''' "No No - well - yes."

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** From the Talesverse crossover, Aiden is nicknamed [[UsefulNotes/JapaneseHonorifics Ai-chan.]]

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** From the Talesverse crossover, Aiden is nicknamed [[UsefulNotes/JapaneseHonorifics Ai-chan.]] There's also his fellow Angel, Pinky.


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* ByNoIMeanYes:
--> '''Death:''' Are you questioning my judgment?
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* AffectionateNickname: Death calls Rudolf "mein Schatz" [[note]]German for "my treasure"/"my dear"[[/note]].

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Death calls Rudolf "mein Schatz" [[note]]German for "my treasure"/"my dear"[[/note]].dear"[[/note]].
** From the Talesverse crossover, Aiden is nicknamed [[UsefulNotes/JapaneseHonorifics Ai-chan.]]


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* {{Foil}}: ''Anges'', the crossover with Tales of a Background Death Angel, provides this with the two personifications of Death. Thanatos takes a masculine form with short hair, considers his Angels his property/tools, and is not shy in using MoreThanMindControl. Mors takes a feminine/non-binary form with long hair, considers his Angels a BigScrewedUpFamily, and all of them are motivated by genuine love and care for each other. [[NotSoDifferent Both of them do get violent]] when their Angels are threatened or harmed, though in a [[ControlFreak "property damage"]] versus [[PapaWolf "my family is hurt"]] way.


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* GoneHorriblyWrong: Aiden sure didn't expect setting a glitter bomb would end up with him being badly beaten.


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* InterplayOfSexAndViolence: ''Anges'' has a case, though it might not be Aiden's fault for ''enjoying'' the violence.

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* BlackEyesOfEvil: Death and the Todesengels sport these. Rudolf remarks that Death's is "an all-consuming abyss".

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* BlackEyesOfEvil: Death and the Todesengels sport these.these, coupled with ReflectionlessUselessEyes since they technically are, well, dead and Death. Rudolf remarks that Death's is "an all-consuming abyss".



* EmptyEyes: Sisi's frightened observation of Rudolf's eyes. Though in ''his'' case in particular, it might overlap with MindControlEyes as well. See MoreThanMindControl below.



* MoreThanMindControl: ''And is it ever.'' Sisi was actually on the money in ''Pavane'' when she accuses Rudolf of becoming Death's creature and Death of twisting Rudolf's thoughts with poison. Rudolf veers wildly between accepting and denying it.

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* MoreThanMindControl: ''And is it ever.'' Sisi was actually on the money in ''Pavane'' when she accuses Rudolf of becoming Death's creature and Death of twisting Rudolf's thoughts with poison. Rudolf himself veers wildly between accepting and denying it.
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** Claire's wife is named Phoebe, a Titan in Myth/ClassicalMythology associated with the moon. Their cats' names are similarly lunar-themed: Luna, Artemis (Greek moon goddess), and Diana (Roman equivalent to Artemis) in a blatant ShoutOut to Manga/SailorMoon.

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** Claire's wife is named Phoebe, a Titan in Myth/ClassicalMythology associated with the moon. Their cats' names are similarly lunar-themed: Luna, Artemis (Greek moon goddess), and Diana (Roman equivalent to Artemis) in a blatant ShoutOut to Manga/SailorMoon. [[note]]It's accidental InUniverse. Luna the cat was named as such by the shelter workers. Artemis' name was suggested by Claire unaware of the character. Diana, however, was indeed named after both the ''Sailor Moon'' character and Franchise/WonderWoman.[[/note]]
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''Spoiler note'': This page is continually updated (as a brainstorming space) by the author as she thinks of tropes that are applicable to the fic, which includes stuff that have not been updated yet. Those tropes will be hidden under spoiler tags. No promises that there won't be any stray trope, though. Tropes can also be deleted and added per plot and characterization changes.

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''Spoiler note'': This page is continually updated (as a brainstorming space) by the author as she thinks of tropes that are applicable to the fic, which includes stuff that have not been updated yet. Those tropes will be hidden under spoiler tags. No promises that there won't be any stray trope, though. Tropes can also be deleted and added per plot and characterization changes.
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** Claire. She identifies as a witch, [[Seers dabbles in divination]], and has the Sight (the ability to see and interact with Angels). Her name comes from the title of the piece itself, and the word ''clairvoyant''.

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** Claire. She identifies as a witch, [[Seers [[{{Seers}} dabbles in divination]], and has the Sight (the ability to see and interact with Angels). Her name comes from the title of the piece itself, and the word ''clairvoyant''.
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** Claire. She identifies as a witch, [[Seer dabbles in divination]], and has the Sight (the ability to see and interact with Angels). Her name comes from the title of the piece itself, and the word ''clairvoyant''.

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** Claire. She identifies as a witch, [[Seer [[Seers dabbles in divination]], and has the Sight (the ability to see and interact with Angels). Her name comes from the title of the piece itself, and the word ''clairvoyant''.

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''Spoiler note'': This page is continually updated by the author as she thinks of tropes that are applicable to the fic, which includes stuff that have not been updated yet. Those tropes will be hidden under spoiler tags. No promises that there won't be any stray trope, though.

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''Spoiler note'': This page is continually updated (as a brainstorming space) by the author as she thinks of tropes that are applicable to the fic, which includes stuff that have not been updated yet. Those tropes will be hidden under spoiler tags. No promises that there won't be any stray trope, though. Tropes can also be deleted and added per plot and characterization changes.


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** Claire. She identifies as a witch, [[Seer dabbles in divination]], and has the Sight (the ability to see and interact with Angels). Her name comes from the title of the piece itself, and the word ''clairvoyant''.
** Claire's wife is named Phoebe, a Titan in Myth/ClassicalMythology associated with the moon. Their cats' names are similarly lunar-themed: Luna, Artemis (Greek moon goddess), and Diana (Roman equivalent to Artemis) in a blatant ShoutOut to Manga/SailorMoon.
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The series can be read [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/979491 here.]]
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''les contes de la nuit''[[note]]French for "Stories of the Night"[[/note]], also referred to as ''nightverse'', is an Theatre/{{Elisabeth}} fanfic series, written by shadowsnumberless and hosted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn. It consists of mostly canon- and history-compliant fics that explores the possibility of Rudolf becoming a Todesengel[[note]]Death Angel, one of Death's minions in the show[[/note]] after the Mayerling incident. At least one fic involving original characters in addition to canon ones have been planned, as well as potential crossovers.

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''les contes de la nuit''[[note]]French for "Stories "Tales of the Night"[[/note]], also referred to as ''nightverse'', is an Theatre/{{Elisabeth}} fanfic series, written by shadowsnumberless and hosted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn. It consists of mostly canon- and history-compliant fics that explores the possibility of Rudolf becoming a Todesengel[[note]]Death Angel, one of Death's minions in the show[[/note]] after the Mayerling incident. At least one fic involving original characters in addition to canon ones have been planned, as well as potential crossovers.
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* FreedomFromChoice: "But he couldn’t stop. Even if he had wanted to. His will had been forfeit long ago."
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''les contes de la nuit''[[note]]French for "Stories of the Night"[[/note]], also referred to as ''nightverse'', is a Theatre/{{Elisabeth}} fanfic series, written by shadowsnumberless and hosted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn. It consists of mostly canon- and history-compliant fics that explores the possibility of Rudolf becoming a Todesengel[[note]]Death Angel, one of Death's minions in the show[[/note]] after the Mayerling incident. At least one fic involving original characters in addition to canon ones have been planned, as well as potential crossovers.

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''les contes de la nuit''[[note]]French for "Stories of the Night"[[/note]], also referred to as ''nightverse'', is a an Theatre/{{Elisabeth}} fanfic series, written by shadowsnumberless and hosted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn. It consists of mostly canon- and history-compliant fics that explores the possibility of Rudolf becoming a Todesengel[[note]]Death Angel, one of Death's minions in the show[[/note]] after the Mayerling incident. At least one fic involving original characters in addition to canon ones have been planned, as well as potential crossovers.
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** ''l'amour est un oiseau rebelle'': From ''Theatre/{{Carmen}}'' by Georges Bizet.

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** ''l'amour est un oiseau rebelle'': From ''Theatre/{{Carmen}}'' by Georges Bizet.Bizet, also known as the Habanera aria.
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* FingerTenting: Yes, described as Death ''steepling'' his fingers together in ''Pavane''.
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''les contes de la nuit''[[note]]French for "Stories of the Night"[[/note]], also referred to as ''nightverse'', is a Theatre/{{Elisabeth}} fanfic series, written by shadowsnumberless and hosted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn.

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''les contes de la nuit''[[note]]French for "Stories of the Night"[[/note]], also referred to as ''nightverse'', is a Theatre/{{Elisabeth}} fanfic series, written by shadowsnumberless and hosted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn.
Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn. It consists of mostly canon- and history-compliant fics that explores the possibility of Rudolf becoming a Todesengel[[note]]Death Angel, one of Death's minions in the show[[/note]] after the Mayerling incident. At least one fic involving original characters in addition to canon ones have been planned, as well as potential crossovers.
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''les contes de la nuit''[[note]]French for "Stories of the Night"[[/note]], also referred to as ''nightverse'', is a Theatre/{{Elisabeth}} fanfic series, written by shadowsnumberless and hosted on Website/ArchiveOfOurOwn.

''Spoiler note'': This page is continually updated by the author as she thinks of tropes that are applicable to the fic, which includes stuff that have not been updated yet. Those tropes will be hidden under spoiler tags. No promises that there won't be any stray trope, though.

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!!This fanfic provides examples of:
* AdaptationalVillainy: Compared to the majority of ''Elisabeth'' adaptations and fanfics, this Death, being based heavily on Mark Seibert's portrayal, comes off as a glacial SmugSmiler ManipulativeBastard.
* AffectionateNickname: Death calls Rudolf "mein Schatz" [[note]]German for "my treasure"/"my dear"[[/note]].
* AllLowercaseLetters: The fic and chapter titles are this, barring names.
* BlackEyesOfEvil: Death and the Todesengels sport these. Rudolf remarks that Death's is "an all-consuming abyss".
* DarkIsEvil: The villainous Death tends to dress in all black. Averted with the Todesengels, particularly Rudolf.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: As a Todesengel, Rudolf becomes even more of one than he was in life.
* FascinatingEyebrow: Rudolf arches an eyebrow at Sisi in ''Pavane'' in this manner.
* FootnoteFever: Or, "more author's notes than you'd care to read". The author is prone to these, which sometimes can get as long as half the chapter.
* FreudianTrio: ''Pavane'' provides one: Rudolf as the id, Sisi the ego, and Death the superego.
* GratuitousGerman: The German-speaking characters pepper their narration with German terms - "Todesengel", "Kapuzinergruft", et cetera.
* GratuitousFrench: All of the chapter titles.
* ItIsDehumanizing: Averted. The Todesengel that appeared to Sisi at Schönbrunn was initially referred to as "it" before she realized it's actually Rudolf.
* ManipulativeBastard: Death, full stop. He's shown visibly enjoying the conflict that he creates by pitting son against mother and vice versa, even flat out calling it "an entertainment" to Rudolf's face.
* MoreThanMindControl: ''And is it ever.'' Sisi was actually on the money in ''Pavane'' when she accuses Rudolf of becoming Death's creature and Death of twisting Rudolf's thoughts with poison. Rudolf veers wildly between accepting and denying it.
* ParentalAbandonment: As in canon, Rudolf accuses Sisi of this in ''Pavane''.
* SmugSmiler: Death is prone to this.
* VirtualSoundtrack: The fics are titled according to the piece of music that inspired them.
** ''pavane pour un prince héritier'': "Pavane pour un infante défunte" by Music/MauriceRavel.
** ''pour Elis(abeth)'': "Für Elise" by Music/LudwigVanBeethoven.
** ''clair de lune'': By Music/ClaudeDebussy.
** ''le roi des aulnes'': "Der Erlkönig" by Music/FranzSchubert.
** ''miroir dans le miroir'': "Spiegel im spiegel" by Arvo Pärt.
** ''anges pur, anges radieux'': From ''Faust'' by Charles Gounod.
** ''l'amour est un oiseau rebelle'': From ''Theatre/{{Carmen}}'' by Georges Bizet.

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