i was trying to find the word for what hamlet does when he thinks about fortinbras, because it’s not quite projecting, it’s more like splitting. because hamlet’s down on himself for not doing what needs to be done, so he builds up fortinbras into this strong, active archetype who always does what needs to be done, including quarreling over an eggshell when honor’s at the stake. but none of that has to do with what fortinbras is actually like or how he feels, and what if — consider — fortinbras and hamlet are more alike than different? i like that this fic gave forti a chance to be on stage, and feel things, which in a way is what the black rose arc is all about.