[The Phantom rises from his seat, bringing both hands down on the railing of his box. His voice was already carrying remarkably well through the house, given how far away he is - now, when he raises it, he's loud.]
I assure you, I did not invent the format of these proceedings. If I had my way, we would not have this stupid, drawn-out display! [He seems to gather himself then, and continues after a moment at a normal volume.] But this is how it is going to be, and you are all wasting time by shouting about it.
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[The Phantom rises from his seat, bringing both hands down on the railing of his box. His voice was already carrying remarkably well through the house, given how far away he is - now, when he raises it, he's loud.]
I assure you, I did not invent the format of these proceedings. If I had my way, we would not have this stupid, drawn-out display! [He seems to gather himself then, and continues after a moment at a normal volume.] But this is how it is going to be, and you are all wasting time by shouting about it.