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Published: 2014-07-29 06:24:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 32133; Favourites: 923; Downloads: 105
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Description I love the idea of Erik and Christine snuggling. It's completely loaded with fluff, but I think both of them deserve a respite from all the high melodrama. 

For the record, this is completely G-rated cuddling.

.......Okay, maybe PG because there was definitely some smooching involved. But that is it, kids, no Phantom hanky-panky here. 

Also, I wanted to try drawing Erik wearing his false nose. Many false noses of the day were attached to glasses or had straps that wrapped around the face in order to attach them to the nasal cavity, which I don't think would fly with Erik. I imagine he would have sculpted his own false nose and used some sort of putty to blend it with his skin tone and attach it to his face. What, exactly, I'm not sure, but he's a genius, so I'm sure he came up with something that looked natural enough. That being said, I still wanted the "seam" to be visible because this is 1881, after all, and  although Erik's a genius, he doesn't exactly have access to modern facial prosthetics. 

Originally, I drew him with his mask on, but I thought it would be incredibly uncomfortable for both of them if he attempted to fall asleep wearing it (can you imagine it digging into Christine's chest? OUCH), so I came up with a little back story that involves him removing the mask but still opting to wear the false nose because he doesn't want to completely gross Christine out. She, for the record, couldn't care less, but he sees it as the gentlemanly thing to do. A gentleman, after all, doesn't wipe his gaping nasal cavity all over his lady's bosom.

..........This went from romantic and fluffy to exceptionally disgusting.

Phantom of the Opera belongs to Gaston Leroux.
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Comments: 90

JustALittleAmerican [2023-03-30 18:01:16 +0000 UTC]

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LopsidedFrosty345 [2022-10-29 03:36:07 +0000 UTC]

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Cysal89 [2017-10-19 21:29:07 +0000 UTC]

Very cool, like her face

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Lilliryth [2017-04-25 07:13:43 +0000 UTC]

He's looking a lot like the English Patient here, actually!

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AltaBeauty [2017-03-29 06:26:01 +0000 UTC]

This is, by far, my favorite of your works. So endearing and well - done! 

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r0seand10 [2015-11-01 21:03:09 +0000 UTC]

I. love. you. you get everything. bless you

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SupisaDhamabutra2545 [2015-09-28 13:09:06 +0000 UTC]

Cute !
Fluffy !
Romance !

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NOKUROsama [2015-08-15 10:46:16 +0000 UTC]

*Whispers* he has a nose

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aSummerSoul [2015-08-01 07:05:52 +0000 UTC]

You have this ability to make me forget how unstable this poor man was and now I just really need them to have actually tried out the living under the Opera thing. Gah, so good!

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KeyoOfGallifrey [2015-07-31 12:13:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh my gosh your phantom of the opera art is so amazing and great ( ; v ; ) it gives me life.

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Jojo1228 [2015-03-01 05:09:46 +0000 UTC]

Anakin: PG ratings are boring though! (starts thinking rated M thoughts about the two)
Me: Uh, Erik. Anakin's thinking about that Beneath a Moonless Sky parody...
Erik: (tries to punjab Anakin for the ten millionth time)

Other than Anakin being a pervert, this is really sweet. :')

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MissIp [2015-02-19 01:51:26 +0000 UTC]

wonderful

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WritterInTheArtHat [2015-02-13 15:07:46 +0000 UTC]

I also like how Christine's hair falls on Erik's head. Nice touch :3

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WritterInTheArtHat [2015-02-13 15:06:59 +0000 UTC]

Aw, they're so cute together. I would have liked to see Erik without the nose, but then again I'm just nit-picking. Besides, I could never draw as good as you. You should totally be a book illustrator :3 Love it, fav it, keep the good work up :3

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samantha-butler [2015-01-18 07:29:50 +0000 UTC]

gwaaaaa! this ship is freaking sailing! 

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Starshadow16 [2014-12-29 15:10:02 +0000 UTC]

oh your descriptions are hilarious to read. Also, I LOVE your take on Erik. He's perfect.
And I like the Hamlet reference in the title

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freeswan [2014-10-17 21:16:05 +0000 UTC]

well... this is going on my favourites list. Primarily for the artwork itself, but the description really helped ("A gentleman, after all, doesn't wipe his gaping nasal cavity all over his lady's bosom.")

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skeletonjackpumpkin [2014-10-09 23:53:06 +0000 UTC]

I would of favorited this picture for the description alone, yet no one could not see how amazing this art is

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Otherladyinblack [2014-10-06 19:06:36 +0000 UTC]

What's the matter whit your Erik? I think that even unmasked or without the fake nose, in your drawings is quite a handsome man...

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ElysseFray111 [2014-09-12 15:59:54 +0000 UTC]

It's so weird seeing Erik with a nose xD And for the record, he would have gladly worn the mask to bed, uncomfortable as it would be, if it meant that Christine wouldn't be disgusted. Yes, that is how sweet/unhealthily obsessed he is.

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Pentos89 [2014-09-03 14:19:05 +0000 UTC]

Omg, omg.. and omg. çwwwwç

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PhantomPhanGirl1 [2014-08-14 18:48:21 +0000 UTC]

I can't stop saying "Awww!" And I can't tell you how much I love this! It looks like Christine is protecting him, and well, I just love this!

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silent-observer2 [2014-08-13 12:34:33 +0000 UTC]

You did a very great job with this picture.
And the description is also very nice. I like how you explain the situation.
You're right it's a wonderful idea of Christine and Erik snuggling. So harmoniously.   

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xMJJMoonwalker [2014-08-07 23:13:30 +0000 UTC]

Aww cute.

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Manga-Passionate [2014-08-07 01:50:31 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous! I totally love the texture of Erik's face.

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LaLadayCavalier [2014-08-06 07:04:43 +0000 UTC]

O_O Ick. Well, a)I LOVE IT OMIGOSH MA HEART SHE WEEPS AT TEH FLUFF DO MOOOORE!!! and b) Way to kill the mood Muirin. Way to kill the mood.
I would just LOVE to see Erik's reaction to the way you talk about his nasal cavity. XD Irked Erik, oh my. Run Muirin, run! Or come up with some super-dey-duper witty and/or biting repartees.

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PHantomDragon-56 [2014-08-06 05:30:50 +0000 UTC]

This brought a tender smile to my face........which upon reading your description, morphed into some odd twisted mass trying to contain laughter.

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AgentP86 [2014-08-04 20:20:48 +0000 UTC]

This made me cry.

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JDLuvaSQEE [2014-08-03 22:39:49 +0000 UTC]

SO CUTE AND ALL THE FEELS!!

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Red-Rose-12 [2014-08-03 13:38:46 +0000 UTC]

i can't handle all the feels!!

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acla13 [2014-08-01 18:42:57 +0000 UTC]

How much tenderness between them, sleeping together so innocently... This is precious! I've always thought that Erik deserved to stay with Christine.   

I really enjoy your style. Congrats!

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inkandparchment23 [2014-08-01 05:19:48 +0000 UTC]

This is a gorgeous piece! I absolutely adore Erik's sad-serene expression as well as the way Christine is holding him! So precious! Also, your description cracked me up at the very end... although I'm not really sure why. ... It's pretty late right now... that could be it... But for the moment, I'm choosing to believe that your delightful bluntness is the reason! ^-^
Gorgeous work as always!

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primulatook [2014-08-01 05:17:37 +0000 UTC]

a great descriptor.  i love this pic

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Sexy-Zexy [2014-08-01 03:26:20 +0000 UTC]

This is like a scene of my latest Phantom fan fic! Have you read it? I am still writing it but I would loooove it if you did fan art of it! I think you would do a phantastic job!

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AngelERenoir [2014-08-01 02:25:36 +0000 UTC]

Really love how you draw the hands
Hands are the bane of me

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Sylent-Fantome [2014-08-01 01:08:50 +0000 UTC]

So sweet

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IsabellaEN [2014-07-31 11:47:43 +0000 UTC]

OMG THIS IS FREAKIN' ADORBS I'M TELLING YA, GURL. AND HOW YOU PROVIDE THE BACKSTORY TOO ASDFGHJLKL YOU'RE KILLING ME YOU KNOW *DIES* 

 

PLEASE DRAW MORE OF THEIR FLUFF            

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Rexxie13 [2014-07-31 02:49:23 +0000 UTC]

"A gentleman, after all, doesn't wipe his gaping nasal cavity all over his lady's bosom."

Can this be a shirt or something? It's the funniest thing I've read all week.

Also, it can't be G rated. Has to be PG. Because Erik, while a gentleman, is a MAN and there are boobies to be snuggled. And he is partaking. XD A little more smoothly than most men, we can't all have men like mine who yell "YAY BOOBIES!!! I will stay here. They know me here." XDXDXD

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imagination-heart [2014-07-30 12:24:03 +0000 UTC]

Christine's face is especially beautiful and tender in this work, and the rendering of her hands is just lovely. 

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Invader-Phoenix [2014-07-30 03:22:41 +0000 UTC]

Even though I don't ship them together, I love the picture.  You have an excellent style!  The false nose was done really well.  

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TheWanderlustWolf [2014-07-30 03:02:53 +0000 UTC]

Gahhhh, this is adorable! MY SHIP IS UNSINKABLE.

Great as usual, Muirin

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Stirack [2014-07-30 01:29:55 +0000 UTC]

They're so cute ^^ This was definitely some necessary fluff that succeeded in brightening my day.  Thank you

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Bri-IHeartArt-Mae [2014-07-29 22:45:44 +0000 UTC]

Awww this is so sweet    Yay for romantic fluffiness! 

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WaterLily-Gems-Art [2014-07-29 22:39:09 +0000 UTC]

Oooh I love this! I love this so much!
When watching the movies (and reading the book) I just want to hug him. He needs a hug. 
This is a really sweet picture

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Myrrha-Silvenia [2014-07-29 21:36:42 +0000 UTC]

This title <3 (aww, Hamlet)
This is a really sweet, touching, adorable scene. I love how Christine is almost maternal with him.
And your comment was... hilarious.
I know I can always count on you to warm my heart and put a smile on my face. This is wonderful.

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Lord44 [2014-07-29 21:22:49 +0000 UTC]

Aww, great job with this

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Benedikta [2014-07-29 19:37:19 +0000 UTC]

Ah, they look peaceful. Thanks for drawing this beautiful picture. And I always enjoy reading your descriptions. They are entertaining.

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Muirin007 In reply to Benedikta [2014-07-29 20:08:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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bananaboo2 [2014-07-29 19:16:00 +0000 UTC]

Gosh they look so COMFY in each others arms. Erik and Christine cuddling is my favorite thing in the world I'm pretty sure all their problems would have subsided if they'd just cuddled more
Also, Christine's hands are BEAUTIFUL. Her fingers are so delicate and perfect! I'm also admiring the foreshortened perspective on her arm around him... just, EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS IS BEAUTIFUL.

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Muirin007 In reply to bananaboo2 [2014-07-29 20:09:03 +0000 UTC]

Me, too. I love the idea. Hugging probably could have solved 95% of everyone's issues in the novel, honestly. 

Thank you so much! I really love drawing hands even though they frustrate the crap out of me, because I think they're absolutely beautiful. 

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