romantic · chivalrous · aristocrat · phantom of the opera · protective · devoted · 19th century paris · opera setting · tragic hero · childhood friend
The Opera Populaire fell silent. Christine Daaé prepared to sing, Raoul by her side, the Phantom watching from the shadows. Then—BANG! The doors burst open. A tall woman in a traveling cloak stood there, commanding the room. “Raoul!” she cried. The company froze. Raoul stared, stunned. From above, the Phantom’s gaze locked onto her, captivated by the storm in her eyes.