Perhaps it has enough essence of 'turtleness' that it gives them a bad feeling? One never does know, with turtles.
Wagner has some interesting stories, it's true, but if you like lighter operatic fare, perhaps Mozart's Magic Flute might be amusing to you. We are doing that next, though I am not sure what part I shall have.
I live in Aubade. I do not know how they made violets grow out of the walls, but I am very happy they are here. Violets are such sweet flowers and they always have nice things to say.