[quote=Andrew Astherson] Astherson: How many of you go for occasional trips to the surface ? Or are you not afraid to lose the sun tolerance ? edited by Andrew Astherson on 10/14/2015[/quote]
Henry Lamperouge responds; "Sir, may I first respond by saying your distastes are… …distasteful. A hatred of revolutionaries I will forgive, but your classification of criminals and devils as ‘parasites’ implies the somewhat troublesome opinion that either of these sort are less than human. In the case of the latter, they are quite a bit more. But more irksomely, you would hold the opinion that your fellow man of the former group are some how inferior, an implication both rash and foolish.
As to your question; tolerance for sunlight does not depart gradually, and is in no way refreshed or replenished by trips to the surface, or other means of access. Do respect that I hold some little expertise on this matter.
I must conclude by entreating you to consider the perils of ignorance, particularly with regards to your foes. Hatred is all very well, but do show prudence in what you express, lest one brings more attention than one may expect.
Yours kindly, H. Lamperouge.
And now Mr Lamperouge asks a question in turn:"For those of you who partake of Prisoner’s Honey; what sort of dreams do you favour?"
Those of sun- and moonlit Surface days, of course… the dappled sunlight through a forest canopy… a cloudless full moon night at sea… Northern Lights… a warm summer breeze… birdsong… fresh food… a dragon flying through mountain valleys – oops, perhaps that last one was a bit personal!
Speaking of food: what is your favourite restaurant in Fallen London? edited by phryne on 10/21/2015
Flesh-Stick: MY MOMMY TOLD ME THAT WHEN WE FIGHT, WE’RE SUPPOSED TO USE OUR WORDS. SINCE I USE MY TEETH TO MAKE WORDS, I FIGURE IT’S OKAY TO BITE PEOPLE. ALSO, KNIVES REMIND ME OF TEETH. SO DO, CHAINSAWS. WHAT WAS THE QUESTION?
OH YEAH, IT WAS "DO YOU LIKE TEA?" (IF SO, GO JUMP OFF A BRIDGE. OVER A PIT OF SPIDERS AND POISON.)
Did you know the blasted things can move through mirrors? THAT was an unpleasant discovery, let me tell you.
That said, I once encountered a Spider-Council. Everything was going well, until it called my bluff that I knew the Correspondence. Or perhaps, knowing what I know now, it decided that my eyeballs would be useful to it. (DragonRidingSorceress shudders.) It caused my first death down here, which was terribly frustrating. I’d hoped to be able to return to the Surface.
Rysiek: You Brits know it ain’t best not to ask? Well, it would be meat… I don’t know which, I suppose rats, but I sell these, which I catch at Bugsbys Marches, some Vegetables and Fish. I loved Krustenbraten on the surface. Here, I love lubbery Lumps. Maria Konstantynopolska: Mainly Spore Toffee and Fungus
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How many people have spent time with the Boatman because of you?[/quote]
Astherson: I do not have to tell you that some questions, like enquiring about fair lady’s age, are not acceptable. So why do you allow yourself to ask even more personal and provocative questions, hmm ?
Astherson: Any idea on what that sun-like thing that glows beneath the waves far to the East of Columnaes might be ? Something connected with Salt, perhaps ?
I honestly have no clue, but I have a Zub so it may be interesting to find out.
What do you think devils DO with souls/collect them for? Because I was on the trail of a Figiting Writer once and a certain Infernal Sommelier seemed to claim the work they do was good. I would like another’s opnion, not that I would blindly trust the word of a devil. edited by Kylestien on 11/5/2015
Astherson: Can’t say for sure, but a bit of logical assumtions will not hurt… I hope.
First: they trade, collect and steal souls in absolutely industrious amounts, which means that their goal is less likely to be for collecting sake and rather for consumption or usage.
Second: they do not seem to be all that tempted with stained / defected / non-human souls. Which means that there is a reason for such selectivity.
Third: hell has some interest in honey, especially the red one. Perhaps it is somehow connected with human dreams and memories.
Well, I suppose you already heard the theory that describes all devils as conscient colonies of devil bees which use human souls as "wax" of sorts, with which they construct their "humanoid" forms. It sounds mad, but it also fits our deductions.
Astherson: Have you kept the confessions entrusted to you during this Hallowmas to yourself, fed them to the Bazaar or utterly traded them for various benefits ?
[quote=Andrew Astherson] Astherson: Have you kept the confessions entrusted to you during this Hallowmas to yourself, fed them to the Bazaar or utterly traded them for various benefits ?[/quote]
This is not a friendly place. If people place their trust in me, I sure as hell won’t be betraying them. All to the Bazaar.
Not really. Honestly, about halfway through I ran out of secrets to confess, and just started to make them up. If any of them get betrayed… well, the Master’s probably won’t reward you so highly, hehe.
What were your favorite sort of confessions to collect?
What were your favorite sort of confessions to collect?[/quote]
I especially enjoyed it when people confessed things that they thought I didn’t already know about. The masks came in very useful; I’m not sure I could have kept a straight face.
Did you choose wisely when placing your trust, or were you betrayed? If so, did you retaliate or take a higher path? edited by Lady Eris on 11/9/2015
Did you choose wisely when placing your trust, or were you betrayed? If so, did you retaliate or take a higher path? [/quote]
Merle: I was lucky enough to not have anyone spread around my little sins… except for one. And I think I even know who this one is. Tsk! Like I cared! But aside this irrelevant, atrocious being, everyone was kind enough to keep my secrets for themselves.
Merle: Out of all your pets, is there one that has a special place in your heart? And if it’s a bird, am I allowed to pet it if I ask nicely?