[Good God. Raoul's seen two dead bodies in his entire life, and now there's another one that's popped up. Granted, this one hasn't been hanged, but even death reminds him of Buquet and Piangi's corpses dangling before a sea of horrified opera-goers, of danger, of whispers in the night. So when he notices Mal just sitting there, looking around, he completely misinterprets her confusion for shock. He can't blame her for it, either - who wouldn't be shocked, especially a lady?
He comes to stand beside her, at a considerable distance.] Miss. If you are feeling faint, perhaps you might be better retiring to your room for now.
Curtain
He comes to stand beside her, at a considerable distance.] Miss. If you are feeling faint, perhaps you might be better retiring to your room for now.