Rysiek
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4/1/2016
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Yes, stupid universitial bureaucracy... WHY does my characters have to become scholars of correspondence? There are so many more poasibilities. Like Literature or criminology. Actually, the second fits the Prof.
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The silesian Detective
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Rysiek
The incredible Warsovian. She certainly didn't steal your diamond necklace. That idea is RIDICULOUS...
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Maria~Konstantynopolska
The silesian vengeance seeker
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Agata~Grym
I apologize for any and all anachronisms. I am too lazy to check some facts if I am sure they are from the 1890s or sometimes think they are.
Oh, and by the way, I am not polish, I am GERMAN to clarify for heavens sake... tylko po polsku mowie. Um Himmelswillen...
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Professor Strix
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4/1/2016
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Vavakx Nonexus wrote:
For the improvement of the enjoyment had by the masses, unveil the depth of relations of our fair professor and Neath's many secrets, so we can theorize appropriately!
Ohohohoho, they will come. The storylets I unlocked recently are perfect for showing backstory details.
Rysiek wrote:
Yes, stupid universitial bureaucracy... WHY does my characters have to become scholars of correspondence? There are so many more poasibilities. Like Literature or criminology. Actually, the second fits the Prof.
I have two doctorates in Chemistry. TWO. I was a professor in freaking Oxford! I can melt just about anything they keep in that place and then distillate it into an ingredient for Mr. Wines. Just because they changed Chemistry's name to Infernal Rarefactions or something, I'm suddenly not elligible for professorate. Shameful!
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The Inescapable Professor, London's Most Academic Detective. Open to consultation from Mondays to Fridays, above the Silver Binding bookshop, Veilgarden. Half the payment in advance, half after closing the case. No refunds.
"THIS SATURDAY, in MAHOGANY HALL, delight your eyes with the DARING FEATS of the DAPPER ESCAPIST. Gape at his CHARM and WIT and his CLEVER TRICKS OF ILLUSIONISM. No mirrors used."
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Social actions welcomed. Will take menaces if not currently grinding that one stat. Send them and cross your fingers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Professor%20Strix
My alt loiters suspiciously if you want to:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Derek%20Davis
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Professor Strix
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4/1/2016
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My dear friends (I would say delicious, as is the tradition, but I feel disconcerted with this word because of past traumas), I'm overwhelmed by your kindness in game, and counting my resources so I can offer you something nice in return. If I haven't returned you a calling card/social action/present, be sure that I will soon. Thank you so much. 
An now, for that solemn moment in which you choose your Ambition. It took a lot of time, because no one seemed too attractive. I would do a prank, since today is April Fools, but no prank can top reality:
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I haven't even considered Ambition: Nemesis. Too OoC.
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The Inescapable Professor, London's Most Academic Detective. Open to consultation from Mondays to Fridays, above the Silver Binding bookshop, Veilgarden. Half the payment in advance, half after closing the case. No refunds.
"THIS SATURDAY, in MAHOGANY HALL, delight your eyes with the DARING FEATS of the DAPPER ESCAPIST. Gape at his CHARM and WIT and his CLEVER TRICKS OF ILLUSIONISM. No mirrors used."
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Social actions welcomed. Will take menaces if not currently grinding that one stat. Send them and cross your fingers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Professor%20Strix
My alt loiters suspiciously if you want to:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Derek%20Davis
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Vavakx Nonexus
Posts: 892
4/1/2016
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Professor Strix wrote:
My dear friends (I would say delicious, as is the tradition, but I feel disconcerted with this word because of past traumas), I'm overwhelmed by your kindness in game, and counting my resources so I can offer you something nice in return. If I haven't returned you a calling card/social action/present, be sure that I will soon. Thank you so much.
An now, for that solemn moment in which you choose your Ambition. It took a lot of time, because no one seemed too attractive. I would do a prank, since today is April Fools, but no prank can top reality:
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I haven't even considered Ambition: Nemesis. Too OoC.
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Man, getting the cider takes YEARS. Yes, years. Actual years. Those not understood by the less adventurous londoners.
Heart's Desire!(card game with wishes) has been a monstrous fetch quest so far. I mean, It's fun, but THERE'S SO MUCH FETCHING! I am beginning to think that these people think I'm their dog. UNTHINKABLE!
P.S. a Dazed Raven Advisor would make for a great addition to your "zoology project". Oh, the things it says when properly fed!
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Amets Estibariz, the Moulting Eidolon: Cradled by a sun all their own.
Blabbing, the Hobo Everyone Knows: The One Who Pulls The Strings. A Clarity In The Darkness.
Charlotte and the Caretaker: A family?
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Rysiek
Posts: 693
4/1/2016
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Vavakx Nonexus wrote:
Professor Strix wrote:
My dear friends (I would say delicious, as is the tradition, but I feel disconcerted with this word because of past traumas), I'm overwhelmed by your kindness in game, and counting my resources so I can offer you something nice in return. If I haven't returned you a calling card/social action/present, be sure that I will soon. Thank you so much.
An now, for that solemn moment in which you choose your Ambition. It took a lot of time, because no one seemed too attractive. I would do a prank, since today is April Fools, but no prank can top reality:
[spoiler]
I haven't even considered Ambition: Nemesis. Too OoC.
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Man, getting the cider takes YEARS. Yes, years. Actual years. Those not understood by the less adventurous londoners.
Heart's Desire!(card game with wishes) has been a monstrous fetch quest so far. I mean, It's fun, but THERE'S SO MUCH FETCHING! I am beginning to think that these people think I'm their dog. UNTHINKABLE!
P.S. a Dazed Raven Advisor would make for a great addition to your "zoology project". Oh, the things it says when properly fed!
Good I didn't consider Heart's Desire then... and years... I wait to see london in 1910... or 1945... I would like to hear from the surface THEN. I don't think Failbetter will be out of buisness by 2030... but possibly in 2066... barely the players from the start anymore... will all be in the Meath by then.... more likely we will get Paris Tombée or Fallen Manhattan in the 1920s (or San Fallzisko (in the 1960s instead of the 1920s)
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The silesian Detective
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Rysiek
The incredible Warsovian. She certainly didn't steal your diamond necklace. That idea is RIDICULOUS...
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Maria~Konstantynopolska
The silesian vengeance seeker
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Agata~Grym
I apologize for any and all anachronisms. I am too lazy to check some facts if I am sure they are from the 1890s or sometimes think they are.
Oh, and by the way, I am not polish, I am GERMAN to clarify for heavens sake... tylko po polsku mowie. Um Himmelswillen...
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Hark DeGaul
Posts: 208
4/1/2016
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Rysiek wrote:
Good I didn't consider Heart's Desire then... and years... I wait to see london in 1910... or 1945... I would like to hear from the surface THEN. I don't think Failbetter will be out of buisness by 2030... but possibly in 2066... barely the players from the start anymore... will all be in the Meath by then.... more likely we will get Paris Tombée or Fallen Manhattan in the 1920s (or San Fallzisko (in the 1960s instead of the 1920s)
If the Fifth City lasts anywhere near as long as the last four I expect it will still be around in 2066 itself. I have a pet theory they take a city roughly once every 700 years or so (because the Neath seems to really like the number 7)
Vavakx Nonexus wrote:
Man, getting the cider takes YEARS. Yes, years. Actual years. Those not understood by the less adventurous londoners.
I can recommend the Mahogany Hall as a good place to rake in echoes. Other than that I hope you're super patient, Professor. Getting Hespederian CIder is a life's ambition that most of us will not live long enough to see.
edited by Hark DeGaul on 4/1/2016
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The Dawn-Eyed Optician: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Hark%20DeGaul
That Vicar Who Ruined the Royal Wedding for Everyone (including himself): http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Hebediah%20Fix
The Dreaded Relative: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Your%20Aunt
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Professor Strix
Posts: 616
4/2/2016
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@Vavakx: I always think about getting a raven advisor, but I already have a bat advisor, and I don't think they will get along well. The last thing I need is two advisors arguing on my shoulders.
@Hark: Some experiences can be done with as little as a sip, but if I do want to advance my research, I might need more. *sigh* Let's grind the echoes and hope for the best.
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The Inescapable Professor, London's Most Academic Detective. Open to consultation from Mondays to Fridays, above the Silver Binding bookshop, Veilgarden. Half the payment in advance, half after closing the case. No refunds.
"THIS SATURDAY, in MAHOGANY HALL, delight your eyes with the DARING FEATS of the DAPPER ESCAPIST. Gape at his CHARM and WIT and his CLEVER TRICKS OF ILLUSIONISM. No mirrors used."
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Social actions welcomed. Will take menaces if not currently grinding that one stat. Send them and cross your fingers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Professor%20Strix
My alt loiters suspiciously if you want to:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Derek%20Davis
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Meradine Heidenreich
Posts: 468
4/2/2016
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I do recommend the raven. It is so very flexible. And with any luck ... erm ... you'd need to watch out it doesn't eat your bat, of course.
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https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Meradine%20Heidenreich
The Starveling kit
Gobbled up the bit
of cheese on my tray ..
"O Weh!"
No plant battles, please.
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The Master
Posts: 804
4/2/2016
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You can always steal the cider, it's not like the Bazaar needs the money.
Hey, it's not impossible, when the night comes even the least shadowy will be able to get it for free.
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Lolwolfking
A very ruthless and daring doctor of the neath.
No more gift exchanges, im getting too many and I can barely hold these.
He has knowledge of a certain enigma, ask, you will get a clue.
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Estelle Knoht
Posts: 1751
4/2/2016
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Vavakx Nonexus wrote:
Man, getting the cider takes YEARS. Yes, years. Actual years. Those not understood by the less adventurous londoners.
Heart's Desire!(card game with wishes) has been a monstrous fetch quest so far. I mean, It's fun, but THERE'S SO MUCH FETCHING! I am beginning to think that these people think I'm their dog. UNTHINKABLE!
P.S. a Dazed Raven Advisor would make for a great addition to your "zoology project". Oh, the things it says when properly fed!
All the Ambitions are like that. In fact, there were people complaining how the latest steps of Bag a Legend is ultra padding fetching quest as well, and that one is a bit more nightmarish than Heart's Desire as it wants a bunch of Night-Whisper (no reliable source).
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I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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Professor Strix
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4/2/2016
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I named it Drake. He is a baritone. Worth every single drop of honey. I hope the Vake has good taste for music.
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The Inescapable Professor, London's Most Academic Detective. Open to consultation from Mondays to Fridays, above the Silver Binding bookshop, Veilgarden. Half the payment in advance, half after closing the case. No refunds.
"THIS SATURDAY, in MAHOGANY HALL, delight your eyes with the DARING FEATS of the DAPPER ESCAPIST. Gape at his CHARM and WIT and his CLEVER TRICKS OF ILLUSIONISM. No mirrors used."
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Social actions welcomed. Will take menaces if not currently grinding that one stat. Send them and cross your fingers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Professor%20Strix
My alt loiters suspiciously if you want to:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Derek%20Davis
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Professor Strix
Posts: 616
4/3/2016
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Meradine Heidenreich wrote:
I do recommend the raven. It is so very flexible. And with any luck ... erm ... you'd need to watch out it doesn't eat your bat, of course.
I'm honestly more worried about what my bat can do to him. Derek may be surly and small, but I'm PRETTY SURE he would be a jewel thief if he was human. Have you ever seen the advice he gives me?
The Master wrote:
You can always steal the cider, it's not like the Bazaar needs the money.
Hey, it's not impossible, when the night comes even the least shadowy will be able to get it for free.
After my stint in the Flit, I'm DONE with stealing. I already have enough experience to do my detective work in peace.
Derek: But...
SHUT UP.
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The Inescapable Professor, London's Most Academic Detective. Open to consultation from Mondays to Fridays, above the Silver Binding bookshop, Veilgarden. Half the payment in advance, half after closing the case. No refunds.
"THIS SATURDAY, in MAHOGANY HALL, delight your eyes with the DARING FEATS of the DAPPER ESCAPIST. Gape at his CHARM and WIT and his CLEVER TRICKS OF ILLUSIONISM. No mirrors used."
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Social actions welcomed. Will take menaces if not currently grinding that one stat. Send them and cross your fingers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Professor%20Strix
My alt loiters suspiciously if you want to:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Derek%20Davis
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Meradine Heidenreich
Posts: 468
4/3/2016
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Professor Strix wrote:
After my stint in the Flit, I'm DONE with stealing. I already have enough experience to do my detective work in peace.
Derek: But...
SHUT UP.
If only that were possible. Tell me that is possible.
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https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Meradine%20Heidenreich
The Starveling kit
Gobbled up the bit
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"O Weh!"
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Professor Strix
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If you are veeeeeeeeeeery patient, you can grind for trade secrets, spend some hastly scrawled notes, chase cats and look for an invisible eminence as a patron. If you are exceptionally lucky, you can get an inspiration card, too, to help you break the 100 barrier and become a person of some importance. After that, it depends on what your ambition in the game is, really.
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The Inescapable Professor, London's Most Academic Detective. Open to consultation from Mondays to Fridays, above the Silver Binding bookshop, Veilgarden. Half the payment in advance, half after closing the case. No refunds.
"THIS SATURDAY, in MAHOGANY HALL, delight your eyes with the DARING FEATS of the DAPPER ESCAPIST. Gape at his CHARM and WIT and his CLEVER TRICKS OF ILLUSIONISM. No mirrors used."
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Social actions welcomed. Will take menaces if not currently grinding that one stat. Send them and cross your fingers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Professor%20Strix
My alt loiters suspiciously if you want to:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Derek%20Davis
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Meradine Heidenreich
Posts: 468
4/3/2016
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Professor Strix wrote:
If you are veeeeeeeeeeery patient, you can grind for trade secrets, spend some hastly scrawled notes, chase cats and look for an invisible eminence as a patron. If you are exceptionally lucky, you can get an inspiration card, too, to help you break the 100 barrier and become a person of some importance. After that, it depends on what your ambition in the game is, really.
The first of these I already do. Thanks for the information of 2 & 3. I understand Invisible Eminences are thin on the ground -- or maybe prefer not to sponsor (?).
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https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Meradine%20Heidenreich
The Starveling kit
Gobbled up the bit
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"O Weh!"
No plant battles, please.
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Estelle Knoht
Posts: 1751
4/3/2016
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Eminences are rare because the game is very Watchful-oriented (3 out of 4 Ambitions require it, the biggest revelations come from Watchful storylines and the game has a big focus on mysteries). People then move on to Legendary Charisma (because not many games let people specialize in charm). Shattering Force is an attractive choice after this because Nemesis and Bag a Legend is about killing, and the game already has a lot of murders.
And beyond that, Eminences are in perpetual high demand with no shortcut grind like other stats so they seem even rarer. Legendary Charisma are the most obsolete as patron.
Generally speaking, the best way to grind Shadowy is to partner up with someone and do nothing but swapping Shadowy notes for a week or two. But once you get the Jack-of-Smile case, you can accept the case and enjoy grinding Shadowy with faction cards (5 action for 20 CP). You just need to never cash in your progress until you are ready.
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I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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Meradine Heidenreich
Posts: 468
4/3/2016
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So will I know what "swapping shadowy notes" means once I get there? The term isn't familiar.
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https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Meradine%20Heidenreich
The Starveling kit
Gobbled up the bit
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"O Weh!"
No plant battles, please.
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dov
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4/3/2016
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Meradine Heidenreich wrote:
So will I know what "swapping shadowy notes" means once I get there? The term isn't familiar.
It refers to passing Hastily Scrawled Warning Notes (by inviting a friend to join some suspicious loitering).
This provides 2 such warning notes to the sender and 1 to the recipient, so it's most fair to trade invitations back and forth.
Once collected, 5 warning notes can provide a random boost of Shadowy - 1-50 cp according to the wiki).
Note, though, that you'll need to find a willing partner, since accepting a request to loiter drops Making Waves and Society connections, so some players won't accept such requests).
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(Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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Meradine Heidenreich
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Ah, thank you, dov. Yes, I do know about the dodginess of loitering. I don't think I've ever actually managed to accumulate 5 of the notes in question -- unlike smarmy smiles, they're hard to come by in other ways. Off to find a fellow loiterer, then!
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"O Weh!"
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Professor Strix
Posts: 616
4/3/2016
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Getting the Airs of the Forgotten Quarter: 100 is supposed to be rare? I got at least two in every single expedition I did. One of then, I finished with 10 supplies to spare.
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It's happening! I'm going to University! Hooray! Let's hope the paper doesn't catch fire before it's published.
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The Inescapable Professor, London's Most Academic Detective. Open to consultation from Mondays to Fridays, above the Silver Binding bookshop, Veilgarden. Half the payment in advance, half after closing the case. No refunds.
"THIS SATURDAY, in MAHOGANY HALL, delight your eyes with the DARING FEATS of the DAPPER ESCAPIST. Gape at his CHARM and WIT and his CLEVER TRICKS OF ILLUSIONISM. No mirrors used."
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Social actions welcomed. Will take menaces if not currently grinding that one stat. Send them and cross your fingers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Professor%20Strix
My alt loiters suspiciously if you want to:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Derek%20Davis
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