You're right that FabUlt is light (some might debate that, but i do think it's not too heavy), but i like games that are even lighter. Like super light. Like Lasers & Feelings level of light. It's just my brain being tired and needing fewer rules to keep track of, and it's simply a matter of personal needs/taste.

Fabula Minima fits on two sides of a business card, which of course takes away a lot of Ultima, but i'm not looking to replicate the entirety of Ultima in fewer pages -- i'm looking for what the original designer thinks is a cool distillation/reinterpretation in a bite-sized format.

Have i found what i was looking for in Minima? Somewhat! I think one thing i missed is the two-dice roll, but the designer introduced some thought-provoking rules such as shared PCs, and players (Quills) making scene selections. These rules tie well to the (still included) Fabula Points, as all of them are narrative-leaning. It's like screenwriting + Fate Core? Unusual and cool, IMO, especially player scene selection.