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Summer Vacation
Another ridiculous adventure in the Marriage of Heaven and Hell [… Fox and Bärchen are surrounded by a low-lying marsh that spreads out before them. A brilliant Sun shines above and a cooling breeze carries the scent of brine and a slightly fishy smell…] Bärchen: God! This is so like my dream! Fox: It is…
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The Flying Sorceress
Another inane adventure in the Marriage of Heaven and Hell Fox: Sweetheart?! Bärchen: Yes? Fox: I’m ready. Tonight is the night. Bärchen: Oh! To… Fox: To be your Sorceress. Bärchen: Really?!! Cool, cool! I’ll just go get my… my Sorcerer things. [leaves] Fox: You do get so excited; that’s what I love about you. [aside]…
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Hey, Couch!
Another Wacky Adventure in the Marriage of Heaven and Hell Fox: Bärchen! Are you lying down? Bärchen: I just thought I’d take a little nap. Fox: But it’s time for bed soon! But, hey, since I have you there, I’m going to play Analyst with you. Stay right there while I get out my notepad…
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Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe
Another episode of The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Fox: Here they are, all freshly fitted, cleaned and pressed… Bärchen: You didn’t do my laundry, did you? I mean, that’s nice if you did, but I don’t expect it. I’ve always done my own. Fox: No, silly! These are your Power Garments. They just arrived.…
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What Magic, Officer?
Another episode of The Marriage of Heaven and Hell [… Fox, Azar and The Twins are sitting around a low table covered with charts and diagrams …] Fox: Our favorite source for ritual material is the Christian Mass. We’re particularly fond of the Holy Eucharist: Rite Two from the Book of Common Prayer. Azar: Oh!…
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The Trail’s the Thing
Another episode of The Marriage of Heaven and Hell [… Fox and Bärchen are walking a trail in the woods …] Fox: Watch out! Right where you’re about to step is a… [… Bärchen stumbles for a moment …] Fox: …loose rock. Are you okay? Bärchen: I’m fine. I’m fine. Just a little slippage, but…
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The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: The Elixir
[… Bärchen and The Twins are talking …] The Twins: We heard about this little Medicine Show gig you’re getting started. What you need, bro’, is a Burning Bush. Bärchen: I need a Burning Bush?! Guys, you’ve lost me. What the heck does that mean? The Twins: You know, a Mission Statement, an Imprimatur and…
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The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: The Creative
Mrs. Gay: Oh dear! Now, everybody, don’t panic, but lunch is going to be delayed, I’m afraid. Azar: What’s up Mom? Mrs. Gay: The pilot light on my stove has gone out. And someone used up the last of my matches. The Twins: Sometimes that’s the price we must pay for Science. Azar: What have…
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The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: Fashion
Fox: How do you like the watercress sandwiches, Mom? Mrs. Gay: Just like I used to make. It has been ages since we all got together, just us girls. Azar: Yeah, what’s up with that, Sis? Didn’t you say you had something you wanted to ask us? Fox: I did. I invited all us together…
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The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: Spring Vacation
Fox: “Too long have we tarried.” You need to take me on a vacation somewhere nice. Bärchen: Sure, I’d love to. Where did you think you’d want to go? Fox: Well, I made a list. [shuffles paper] What do you think of… AgarthaAlfheimAtlantisAvalon Barchen: Hon. El DoradoElysiumKunlun MountainLemuria Bärchen: Hon? Shangri-LaShambalaThe Hesperides Bärchen: Hon! or…
Blue Fox Shaman 