Absintheuse
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12/19/2018
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This year's premium festive story is now available for purchase!
The Ceremony is a festive tale of rubbery romance by Cass Khaw.
A spate of exquisite and unpleasant transformations sweeps London: new Rubbery enhancements of a drastic degree. What lies behind the tentacles? What secrets are hidden within the spiraling bones? Who is the Gilded Sacrifice?
The Ceremony is available from today for 40 Fate. Begin this story at A Festive Story: the Ceremony, anywhere in London.
Eager to experience more festive tales? Our previous Christmas premium stories are now available for purchase from Explore the Festive Season:
The Gift by Chris Gardiner
The parcel sits brightly on your doorstep. Its ribbon is an immodest red. The card is cream, and of excellent stock. It bears no signature, seal, or watermark. A tale of terror, aberration, and the horrors beneath the Palace.
The Empress’ Shadow by Emily Short
The Empress' Shadow, the only child of Her Enduring Majesty residing on the Surface, has come to London. Train servants for her in Sinning Jenny's Finishing School; uncover the political and familial intrigues that threaten London.
The Marriage of Feducci by Cash DeCuir
It is the first Royal Wedding since London fell: Mayor Feducci's proposal of marriage to the Captivating Princess has been accepted! Join the Beleaguered Wedding Planner in the Shuttered Palace to make or break this historic moment.
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Omega8520
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12/19/2018
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The new story is very, very good. I like it quite a lot, and my new tea set is amazing. Words are good, the expansion on the lore is good, I love it. As far as CC goes, there are only two bits I'm sad about. One is that already having a rubbery tentacle isn't recognised by the people that give themselves tentacles, and the other is, that despite going full transformation and changing myself, I don't end up with any new rubbery bits. Still, I loved the story. 10/10, would recommend.
EDIT: Just noticed my only complaints, basically, are "MORE TENTACLES!". I guess that says something about myself
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Barse
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12/19/2018
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I played through on an alt as a devout Rubbery hater (don't murder me, I love them really but I had to know) - big spoilers ahead for the ending/rewards, enter at your own risk, etc.:
[spoiler]I got this for murdering the Fluke and properly disrupting the Rubbery Cult's plans:
Letting the ritual happen/involving yourself in it gives this:
I dunno what the results for shooing the Fluke away are. New BiS BDR Home Comforts though![/spoiler]
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Hattington
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12/19/2018
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A wonderful story, especially if you go all in with the House of Homes. It's always refreshing to find a conspiracy that genuinely harbours no ill will towards you. I take back everything I said about my reservations about Rubbery romance, and admit I never predicted YOUR CHARACTER would be the target of it. The Opal-Eyed Shopkeeper is EASILY the biggest temptation I've ever met to turn aside from my preference of marrying a Judgement.
I am truly sad that I never got to stick my tentacles in her in the story.
Monara: To be fair, I think at several points we were told that you could only follow the House's members a little of the way towards their destination. Particularly the "At least for a while" part. I took it as meaning whatever the Sacrifice did you was temporary and simply changing for the joy of changing instead of giving you a more permanent addition. Which kind of makes sense, assuming the story doesn't assume you're an eccentric poem and would very much like to reintegrate with society without raising unwanted attention after helping them.
Matthew: The Contrarian doesn't show up, no. Not unless he's very good at disguising himself as either a Rubbery Man or someone who wants to become like a Rubbery Man. Which is unlikely anyway, because someone would've likely noticed the Mayor swimming away from London.
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elderfleur
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12/20/2018
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For those curious about the Third Option, my path led me to receive:
[spoiler]
The third BDR double, but still +2 overall. The gist of this ending: The Fluke appreciates the gesture, the congregation does not, the Gilded Sacrifice is too pure for this world. The last eight entries in my journal show most of the story, and despite my glib bracketed commentary I am thoroughly shook by the line "You return to your abode in London, laden with the burden of someone you might have known."
Edit: perma-link for posterity [/spoiler]
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Azothi
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12/20/2018
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I'd highly recommend this story; it's well-paced and well-written, with good rewards and interesting lore and themes. Appropriate for a detective story, it never tried to emphasize any revelations until the very end, instead communicating information naturally through the story to allow readers to reach the correct conclusions on their own.
More thoughts on the story itself are below the spoiler tag.
The Curious Watcher wrote:
I picked this option, and I wonder what would have happened if you didn't let them go...could I have saved them? Depends on your perspective. [spoiler]The Rubbery Men, especially in this story, are walking tragedies - they're alien guests in an uncaring world. Their own creators despise them. All they want is transformation - to regain what they have lost: the love and care of their creators. By consuming the Fluke, they try to climb their way up the Chain (or laterally along, perhaps). It's a method of advancement that has been previously described but not particularly explored in lore. I doubt it will lead them to their destination, though; I doubt anything will. All you could do is give them hope and an opportunity to be something more.
The tea set is a memento of the Opal-Eyed Shopkeeper and the Rubbery Men, just like the skeleton, and they're both gifted by the saved god-figure: the Fluke or the Gilded Sacrifice (having metaphorically usurped the Fluke). In it is inscribed their hopes and dreams - communion with the Flukes and the rediscovery of love. You've given them a chance at the former - and you've created the latter. Fulfilled, they no longer need the promise provided by the tea set. The promise? That all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well. It gives hope not only for the House of Homes but for all Axiles by drawing parallels to the Lorn-Flukes. They were promised that all shall be well, but now they only long for home, full of bitterness and pain. If the House of Homes - and the Opal-Eyed Shopkeeper in particular - can find a kind of catharsis in such a cruel world, then perhaps there is hope for all of them. I wouldn't call that "saving" them, but it gives them a chance to save themselves.
They may very well fail, though. The Gilded Sacrifice is a messianic figure. It is the bringer of salvation, and it is the martyr of the House of Homes. The endings emphasize different aspects, but they are still intertwined. There is salvation in the drowning of the Rubbery Men - it puts them out of their misery. The martyrdom of the Gilded Sacrifice too is what enables this salvation: it is by partaking in its flesh and blood(?) of the messianic figure that the Rubbery Men may descend into the zee in pale imitation of their intended ritual. And, as an added benefit, they're obeying the will of their creator to drown. By driving the Fluke away, you have "saved" the House of Homes, in a way. One might read more deeply into the symbolism behind that salvation. I know I'm projecting my own beliefs and perspectives on it. Someone more religious than myself might see things differently.[/spoiler]
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Gul al-Ahlaam
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12/22/2018
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An excellent story! Deeply gripping, with incredible prose and one of my favorite new characters in a long time. My only gripe is that it's terribly unclear that checking out the mysterious light and having an intimate moment with the Opal-Eyed Shopkeeper are mutually exclusive, and in the most character-breaking moment in my life I missed out on the chance for Gul to do the latter. Has anyone echoed it? Follow up: if you do spend time with the Shopkeeper, do they still have to leave at the end? I miss them... 
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Azothi
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12/20/2018
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So to help gather my thoughts and evaluate my interpretations, I did a bit of research into Cass Khaw's other work, and honestly, what this tells me is that she is a perfect fit for the Fallen London / Sunless universe. "The Ceremony" is rooted in some common aspects of her storytelling, but there's a lot more that's still left to explore.
While Rubberies are the focus of "The Ceremony", there's not much writing about the prejudice against them, which is unfortunate, I think, because Khaw can write prejudice quite well:
A Song for Quiet wrote:
The man swills a word in his mouth, the syllables convulsing his face into a snarl, and Deacon can already hear it loud. After all, he’s heard it ten thousand times before, can read its coming in the upbeat alone. Sang, spat, or smoothed through the smile of an angel. Every variation of delivery, every style of excuse, every explanation for why it ain’t nothing but a word for people like him, innocent as you please. Yes, Deacon’s heard it all.
There's also quite a bit of room for horror and examination of human depravity that's still unexplored. I won't spoil it because it's a quick read, but "These Deathless Bones" is an interesting example of ideas that would fit nicely in the Neath. Or consider, for instance, just the title of one of her other books: Rupert Wong, Cannibal Chef.
And while we see a taste of it in Spite, there's not much violence in the story, which seems to be one of Khaw's strong suits:
Violent Passions: Muay Thai and Writing wrote:
My fiction tends to be savage. The fight scenes are never glossed over, and I spend possibly inordinate amounts of time researching injuries and the consequences of those injuries: whether geysers of blood would be a piece of Hollywood theatrics or a plausible result of a certain action. (I am told that I’m a terrible dinner guest when I’m in research mode.)
The point is, I suppose: this is very good. It would be greatly appreciated if more was forthcoming in the future.
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genesis
Posts: 924
12/20/2018
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OMG. This is Cass Khaw of M:tG's Vivien Reid stories?!? Wow!
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Vavakx Nonexus
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12/19/2018
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1) The Opal-Eyed Shopkeeper is absolutely, repugnantly enthralling, and I hope they will make a triumphant return either at the Feast of the Exceptional Rose or elsewhere. I have been swept off my feet by the writing on showcase here and would pay big fate for the chance to have the Shopkeeper in my inventory.
2) Disappointed that the story of exquisite and unpleasant transformation, while allowing you to transform, does not actually give any unique qualities for doing so - I have always loved the option of displaying the Peculiar Personal Enhancement, a Touch of the Upstairs, the Clay Arm and other such changes to the character in the scrapbook, and to not get the chance to do so in an ES with one of the best-written transformations to date is rather disappointed.
3) This should be pretty clear by now, but I'm extremely in love with the writing in this story! Please bring Khaw around for more projects, she makes wonderful words.
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babelfishwars
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1/21/2019
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Just to let you know - it will be coming back reasonably soon...
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IHNIWTR
Posts: 346
12/19/2018
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I liked the story a lot; again though, am sorely missing new art to accompany the investment in Fate. An image of the Opal-Eyed Shopkeeper for instance, especially as the main card art for the story instead of a rubbery sweater, would've gone a long ways in driving home her, and the story's, innate appeal.
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Monara
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12/19/2018
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I'm at what I think is the final decision and I'm having a really hard time choosing. I want to take the first choice, but I'd prefer to see what the second and third results in first. Especially if there are any lasting consequences like past christmas stories had.
Agree it's a shame having a personal enhancement is not recognised. Also typos in 4 or 5 places makes this feel a little rushed.
Romance isn't mandatory, is it? You're free to oppose whatever is happening if you don't agree with it at several points. I didn't try to see what happens though. But there is no romance in the way you're probably expecting, if you're worried about that.
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Barse
Posts: 706
12/19/2018
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Yooo this was a good'un. I don't have time for an in-depth write-up right now but if you're into Rubbery Men (and let's be honest; who isn't), this is a worthy purchase. Really nicely written, choices that had me hesitating, and finally the Rubberies get the sweet sweet content they deserve. Good stuff.
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Matthew Enigma
Posts: 28
12/19/2018
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Glad to see the new tale costs 40 fate! Yesterday I cringed hard after noticing I have only 43 (and no money to buy more) and thought the story would require 45.
Now, a quick question: I was under the impression that each festive tale would involve the year's Mayor (on the sidelines like Empress' Shadow with Jenny or as instigator of the whole thing like Marriage of Feducci with...Feducci). So, can anyone say if my good friend the Contrarian shows up in this story? I missed Hallowmas and am itching for an interaction with him.
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Hellion
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12/20/2018
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I won’t lie, I was weeping by the end of this. Beautifully done and well-worth the fate.
I agree with Vavakx‘s statement about the Opal-Eyed Shopkeeper. I would gladly pay a lot of fate and also divorce my cultured attachée for a chance to wed that tea-loving darling.
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
12/20/2018
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The writing was superb. I had missed that kind of lyricism, the imagery, the emotion. I am looking forward to her next one!
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Monara
Posts: 162
12/22/2018
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it's terribly unclear that checking out the mysterious light and having an intimate moment with the Opal-Eyed Shopkeeper are mutually exclusive
I made exactly the same mistake Fortunately it doesn't have any further consequences in the story, but this part could really use a gameplay note to warn us we only have time for one.
By the way, does anyone have an idea what the light was?
P.S. FBG PLEASE add a confirmation for reporting posts, this is the third time I've accidentally pressed it while trying to reply/edit.
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Optimatum
Posts: 3666
12/24/2018
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I finally found the time to play this story, and. Wow. This story is fantastic. The eerie writing, the complex characterization, the subject, the lore, the rewards, the everything. It's an Experience.
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Pnakotic
Posts: 266
12/26/2018
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Pretty groovy. Ate some wafers of blotter paper and drank some funky tea and took off on a horrifying yet strangely beautiful psychadelic journey.
Just another evening in Veilgarden...
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
12/19/2018
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The Honey Addled Detective! It's great to have something new about him. Thank you!
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
12/19/2018
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Ι might be the only person in London not to love our tentacly neighbors that way, but I bought the story and I am looking forward to it. So just a silly question? Romance isn't mandatory, is it?
edited by Jolanda Swan on 12/19/2018
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Jolanda Swan
Posts: 1783
12/22/2018
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Irym Ydell wrote:
Now I feel like a huge jerk for killing the fluke.
If that is any consolation, this is not a story of cozy ends. In the end, it was tragic through and through.
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elderfleur
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2/11/2019
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Dudebro Pyro wrote:
Alright, now I'm the one on the asking end of this question: having bought it from the Fate page, where do I now start the story? I can't see any storylets in any of the six starting areas, and having obtained the story through the Fate page I didn't have any storylet to read that would point me to the right direction. After purchase, the first storylet is "An Urgent Letter" with the Envelope icon (Polite Invitation style), which had been "available anywhere in London".
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Kharsirr Lynx
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12/19/2018
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Could you please share with me, privately, if there are any new cards or new options on existing cards, related to your choice? I replayed The Gift to get Galateya, for example.
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Krysin
Posts: 34
12/20/2018
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Vavakx Nonexus wrote:
Please bring Khaw around for more projects, she makes wonderful words. Indeed.
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Monara
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12/19/2018
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To be fair, I think at several points we were told that you could only follow the House's members a little of the way towards their destination. Particularly the "At least for a while" part.
I understood that part, but I was talking specifically about being In Possession of a Peculiar Personal Enhancement. This deserved at least a mention I think.
I dunno what the results for shooing (...) judging from its echo.
Do you have a link to this?
Also during the swimming part you only get time to take one of the two actions. Does anyone have the echo for following the Shopkeeper? If I had known I couldn't do both I would have chosen that one.
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Skinnyman
Posts: 2133
12/19/2018
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So we did get something good this year!
[spoiler]This takes it to a maximum BDR to 34! [/spoiler]
*checks wallet*
Will have to wait, will have to wait!
Are there any tie-ins or options available from playing other stories in this one? Or any other item/qualities requirements (a Peculiar Personal Enhancement, Rubbery Spouse, renown, favours, etc)?
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TeaFiend5
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12/19/2018
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If you're a Rubbery fan, are you likely to get the good reward out of this? I'm trying to avoid spoilers, but I also don't want to miss a super cool item.
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Optimatum
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12/19/2018
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TeaFiend5 wrote:
If you're a Rubbery fan, are you likely to get the good reward out of this? I'm trying to avoid spoilers, but I also don't want to miss a super cool item.
There are two possible rewards, which are mechanically identical.
Edit: Three, apparently.
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Feldon Smithe
Posts: 14
12/19/2018
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I really enjoyed the story immensely. I love all things Rubbery in the lore and the mystery, emotion, religion, and brilliance laced throughout were well worth it.
This was one of my favorite stories. I felt like a detective, but also a bit like a sociologist and a rubbery all at the same time. At the end, you could really feel their joy.
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hwoosh
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12/26/2018
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After finishing the story on my first character, I'm confused about a couple things. What effect does taking the flesh from the bartender at the House have? And what effect does sneering at the exhibits have?
The former doesn't give you any visible quality, yet the option disappears after you try it once.
The latter warns you that taking it will lock you out of the "goings on with the exhibits". But I tried it and saw absolutely no change in the options available in the "Peruse the Exhibits" storylet. Maybe it'll become apparent when I try it out with a more Rubbery-loving alt...
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Aardvark
Posts: 119
12/28/2018
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A superb story, to be sure. My take on it:
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I have to say that it may have contained some of the most disturbing pieces of writing we have enjoyed in Fallen London so far, and that's comming from someone who'd let themselves willingly be cannibalized alive in one of the previous stories.
I was incredibly emotionally involved in both the Cult and the Opal-Eyed Shopkeeper, which made it all the harder to decide whether to partake of the transformation myself. In the end, I decided to assist but not participate, as is the wont of my rather academic persona, ever witnessing and chronicling from afar. This time, though, the sense of solitude and isolation was positively overwhelming. It really goes to show how involving the writing was...
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I have but one gripe, and that is the lack of warning we have regarding the limited time when swimming. For me, it ended up adding to the overall feeling of loneliness, feeling like I had purposefully kept distance from the Shopkeeper. I doubt if that was the intention, though, and at any rate I would have wished for some heads up, especially when in all the rest of the story you are amply warned about which actions will limit the other choices...
That said, does anyone have a guess what we might have seen in the gully? The picture seems to hint at a trap laid/represented by some deep-zee beast, while the description reminds me of some of the spiralling structures you can see in the Flute Street. Perhaps some older ruins or remains tied to Axile and the coming of the Flukes and Rubberies to the Neath?
One last note: it was interesting that the entire story maintained strict ambiguity of the Shopkeeper's gender, except for one snippet, as reported here by elderfleur:
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/elderfleur/15365021
I wonder if that was a very slight slip-up of writing, letting us steal a peek at the artistic intention which was meant to be left unspoken; or if perhaps it was meant as a sign of the Shopkeeper's composure failing in the moment of abject horror, with them themselves slipping back to the identity which they had strived painstakingly to transcend?
At any rate, it was an unexpected confirmation of the heavily alluded femininity of the character, which had nonetheless been left only indirectly stated otherwise...
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CogDiss
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12/30/2018
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I finally was able to play this and just wanted to say that it was excellent; one of my favorite FL stories ever. The writing was downright poetic.
Please bring back Cass Khaw in the future.
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Nudraxon
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1/1/2019
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I loved this story. It managed to capture the feeling of being simultaneously allured and repulsed, which reminded me why I fell in love with the world of Fallen London and Sunless Sea in the first place. I will add my voice to the chorus asking to see more stories by Cass Khaw in the future.
About genders, if you ask the Constables about the Shopkeeper, the tall one refers to them as "she". At the time, I wasn't sure if this was a mistake, or if it was meant to show that the Constables weren't very accepting of non-binary genders. Given the other example that has been highlighted, I'm thinking that this was deliberate.
Also, when the Honey-Addled Detective first mentions the corpse in Spite, he says "their death". And then when the corpse returns to life, "their scars" are mentioned. However, everywhere else, the corpse is referred to as "he" (including in the very same sentence that the scars are mentioned). I think these was probably mistakes, but I'm not sure, and I don't know what it would mean if they were intentional.
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Greg M
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12/22/2018
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A very, very good story and a wonderful Fallen London debut. Cass Khaw is indeed a perfect fit for Fallen London, and I hope they're brought back for more!
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Jolanda Swan
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12/23/2018
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I was admiring my tea set and I noticed that "aged bone china" can be read both ways...
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Lover of all things beautiful, secret admirer of ugly truths, fond of the Parabola Sun... and always delighted to role play.
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Jolanda Swan
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12/22/2018
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Here it is: https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Jolanda%20Swan/15360518
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Ridara
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12/20/2018
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Just about every line of this story sent a chill down my spine. Thank you, Ms Khaw
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Tystefy
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12/21/2018
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Become As Gods.
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Will sometimes return to post absurdity.
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