Dear Raoul,

Would you like to be in the navy again? What do you miss most about the privliges you had in the past as a noble, and how does this system of titles work, anyway? How could you be one in your day, since I thought the aristocracy was abolished with the French Revolution? Do you remeber any stories from people when you were little (grandparents,great-grandparents, etc.) who survived it? I've never heard of the title Viscount before I got into Phantom. What did you do during all those years between being with Christine when she was younger and the time you spent with her in the Opera house?

Kayla

Dear Kayla,

Whoa-now! Did you perchance breathe throughout that entire paragraph? So many questions, this is going to take me all night to reply!

...I shall number simply.

1. I would
2. I miss being greeted with respect, and it works much like a family tree, but with titles.
3. The aristocracy will never be abolished. There is still aristocracy now.
4. I was raised by my brother and sisters, next to that I didn't have much family, so I was only told fables and nursery rhymes. We preferred to keep the horrors of wars out of the home.
5. That was when I joined the navy. I was quite young when I started, and it was only when I returned home after my 'tour of duty' as it were that I heard once more of Christine's faring.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

GIVE YOUR LADY FLOWERS!!!! =D if you already do awesome! Have you tried any sports since you have been here? Go to an Ice hocky game those are so much FUN!!

RANDOM QUESTION: monkeys or kangaroos?

Your friend
Brittany Cole

Dear Brittany,

Wouldn't "Ice Hockey" just be regular "Hockey"? It has always been played on ice...

I rather enjoy sports, but I prefer to play them rather than watch. I haven't had the opportunity, however, due to our circumstances with trying to solve our undead problems.

Monkeys are filthy creatures, so I would have to say kangaroos. Especially the boxing kind.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

*is disappointed* sarcasm does not befit you, darling. Do you mean to tell me that there is not one thing that you are jealous of Erik for? Not a worldly possession, mind you! I thought you would he the less stubborn one on this. You are slowly killing my innocent fangirl idealizations of you!!! 0_0
Please be honest... Please? *puppy-dog eyes and pouts*

With much sincerity,
Annabeth E.

Dear Annabeth,

I suppose I could find myself a little jealous of his masonry abilities. I have a mathematical mind myself, but not to that extent.

Does that suffice your insatiable curiosity?

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

I very much appreciate your quick reply to my letter! I don't know if you'll remember me, I'm the one who was having trouble with her boss. If I had gotten your advice slightly sooner, I would have followed it to the letter, but unfortunately, she found me out and forced me to admit my fear of her, and told me to do something about it. So I did.

After having a lengthy talk with her, we are now rather close friends, and she is helping me through a rather tough time right now, which I'm sure you don't want me to complain about to you... :( I don't mean to burden you with my problems, but I am so glad you offered what advice you did. Erik's "set her on fire" approach would not have gone over well... I suppose (if he even cares about how the situation ended) he will have to come look at your page to know that I'm okay. Y'know, since I can't cut and paste my questions again :3 Remind me sometime, I owe you a plate of oatmeal cookies and a warm apple pie. :)

Oh, I should probably ask a question, huh? Hmmm... You were surprisingly emotionless when Christine told you that she had meant to kiss Alex instead of Erik at the masquerade. What exactly went through your mind at that moment, and how did you manage to keep the emotions you felt under the surface? You seem to be a very emotive person, so I was surprised to see you act so... Cold, I suppose. It makes me worry about you :(

Thanks for putting up with my rambling once again!

All my love,
Laura C.

Dear Laura,

I am pleased to hear about the issues at your workplace resolving so peacefully, and I look forward to pie.

Christine is a strange girl, and I knew that since the beginning. I think that I had mentally shut myself down. I had no thoughts to speak of. Just this... burning rage beneath the surface. Yet, I knew that she did not want to hurt me. Christine is incredibly naïve, so I try to take her actions and harsh words in stride. I know she loves me, and if I can't have faith in that, then I shant be a real man, shall I?

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

you are in a zombie apocalipse...the zombies are really hungry...and the only refuge is an atic...whit Erik in there...what do you do??

Zomboss

P.S: suicide...no...dead!!...is not an option...?...XDXD

Dear Zomboss,

I would fight, of course. I have my sword, and I am quite skilled with it. I would not allow myself to stand idly by and be trapped.

Frankly, I don't think Erik would have any problem with them either. He could just walk right past them.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

This is a bit of an odd question, but Did you think about getting your Vows renewed? Most marriages kinda end with death, and well you and Christine are dead.

With A Little More Love,
The Blind Girl

(P.S. And don't forget about her sister S.A.M Night)

Dear Blind Girl,

Hmm... the thought hadn't crossed my mind until now. But you may have a point. I shall have to ponder this.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

I recall that your favorite meal from McDonalds was a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Well I have to agree with Christine on how much fast food a person should eat. I've come to avoid it altogether unless circumstances are unfavorable (like forgetting your wallet and only having 5 bucks in pocket). I recall seeing a documentary called "supersize me", where a guy decided to eat only McDonalds for a month. The results were not good. Plus, do you know how disturbing it is if a sandwich/burger can still look as it is for over a year without decomposing like NORMAL food? Whatever is in that, I wouldn't want to put into my body. So I'm simply writing on behalf of my concern for your well-being. Plus, eating too many fatty/unhealthy foods could risk the rise of blood pressure, which is one of the many factors that lead to emotional imbalance, especially where anger is concerned.

Take Care
Sincerely InYuJi, a fellow deviantArtists'

Dear InYuJi,

I thank you for your concern, my dear, but frankly the movie was in err regardless.

What the man fails to mention in the beginning is that he was already on a regular vegan-esque diet, and the doctors all agreed afterward that that was indeed what caused him to be so ill. His body had attuned to a healthy regimen, so when it was suddenly bombarded with carbohydrates, it essentially shut down. Hence, why no one has really outright responded to the movie's purpose. For instance, look at the gentleman who ate a big mac every day of his life, and was indeed, in perfect health.

It was a good movie though.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

did you know the count of montecristo??? ((sorry the bad english)) what do you think about him???

Axel Wesker

Dear Axel,

The Count of Monte Cristo was a novel by Alexandre Dumas. I was but a lad when I received my copy, and it was released some 20 years before I was even born so even if it were a true story, then I would not have been alive yet to have been taken notice by any of the characters in it. I rather enjoy the novel, however. It's very compelling, but I can't help but assume that people cast me in the spot of Fernand, rather than Dantès, which is a disturbing thought.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

First and foremost, I would simply like to say that you have stunning hair. How do you get it to be so nice? Second, I noticed, you are one well muscled undead person. Bravo man! I can't even find time to go to the gym and I'm alive.

Thirdly, my current working establishment is having a problem with a ghost who is running around to different rooms and placing fake calls to the front desk of the hotel and even more ostentatiously from phones outside the hotel. Since you are an expert at beating ghosts(any man who can win against the Phantom of the Opera qualifies as an expert in my book), what do you suggest to get rid of this problem?

And to end on a possibly more serious note, how do you keep such a gentlemanly attitude? I'm serious. I can't find a single man with as much chivalry in his entire body as you have in your left hand. Is it just because you grew up in the Victorian Era and therefore it's so ingrained in you that it's become second nature, or is it simply your personality?

Wishing you well (even if you are kind of dead).

Gwen

Dear Gwen,

Why, thank you my dear. I take pride in my appearance, because I feel that it is only fair to others, not only to myself.

I do not need to go to a gym, I merely use what is available around the home. Christine has given me a slap a few times for doing pull-ups hanging from the doorframe.

Technology is probably your best bet in your ghost situation, my friend. Simply set up some security cameras to catch the perpetrator on film. Then, at least you know what you're chasing. It would be difficult to catch someone if there is no one to catch!

Part birthright, part personality, I'm sure my gentlemanly qualities can be attributed to many things. But I am one who was raised to believe in the golden rule. Treat others as you wish to be treated, so therefore, if I wish to be treated like a gentleman then I should act as such. It's also much easier than being a brutish ogre like some.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

Have you ever thought of drawing a mustache on your finger to replace the one that you lost?

Samantha

Dear Samantha,

I suppose I could give that a shot.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

If Christine left you, would you marry me?
Just kidding.
In all seriousness, I wanted to know about sword fighting, fencing.
Where did you learn? When? Do you consider your skills superior to Erik's?

All my love,
Sarah Elizabeth

Dear Sarah Elizabeth,

While I deeply appreciate your offer, I do think that were Christine to leave me now, I think I would remain alone. Perhaps watch over her from afar. I can only wish for her happiness, after all.

I learned fencing from my brother, Philippe, as it is tradition in my family to learn. I would consider my skills superior to Erik's, as I'm sure Erik has not in fact studied. He is an exceptional acrobat, that is for sure, but he yields a sword much like a child flails a stick.

Really, he is all talk and only succeeds by fighting dirty. He has no warrior's honor.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

You and I are in general happy people, which is why it makes me sad to ask sad questions, but I figure you will give some good advice. I would've asked Erik, but he'd just say to light them on fire. Okay! Sad question number one: 1. My parents are divorced, and my stepmom is occasionally evil. I struggle between the arty person I am, and the girl they want me to be. Any advice?

Okay, second sad question: 2. A bunch of people at my school make fun of me, because I'm pretty and love to sing. I don't ever know what to say to them, and the mocking has gotten worse. What do I do? This may be a question for Erik, but I'll ask anyways, 3. I'm an athlete, and I was born with a weird condition that makes my ankles and knees pop and grind loudly when I walk. Because of this, people call me "Corpse-legs" the nickname in reality isn't clever, but I suppose was the best they could do. Advice on how to stay happy?

Fondest Greetings and Wishes,
Lila Westingale

Dear Lila,

Be yourself, always. Whether or not she is part of the family legally or not, she must realize that it is really none of her business to impose herself on who you are. However, if you're speaking in terms of her saying "Do your homework" and you do not normally do your homework, then you're just being a goose! Do your homework! IF, however, she is in fact saying something like "Wear dresses because you look so pretty in dresses!" and you're a tomboy, then perhaps have a sit down with both your father and your step mom to explain your concerns. Another lick of advice? My parents died when I was quite young. Perhaps you should speak with either Alex or Chelsey, who's parents are both divorced in very ugly circumstances, and they have dealt with it in very mature ways.

Because you are pretty and love to sing? That's ...just ridiculous. Ignore them. They are obviously very jealous. And school only lasts so long, then you never have to deal with them again. Then they can frankly go about their lives being ugly and petty.

Again, ignore them. Chelsey's toes, ankles and knees do this as well, and she's actually rather proud of it. So it is all in how you make it. If you take offence to their jeering, then that is on your head. You, however, can be the bigger person and take it in stride. If they call you Corpse-legs, then make it your pet name! Use it to your own advantage!

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

When's your birthday out of curiosity?

Sincerely,
Kit

Dear Kit,

We've answered all of our birthdays in the "Everyone" section, but I'll overlook this duplicate for the sake of having another simple question to answer! My birthday is March 24!

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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Dear Raoul,

Tigers or Wolves???...i prefer the tigers XDXD...specially the White Bengal Tigers...

Nelo Angelo

Dear Nelo Angelo,

I prefer wolves, myself.

Regards,
Viscount Raoul de Chagny


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