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* DesignatedLoveInterest: With Carolina and Gervas, it is up to debate how much their relationship is caused by the fact that [[UnreliableNarrator Gervas]] recounts these years for his grandson after he married his FirstLove, and how much is for the fact that Gervas already seemed to be quite infatuated with the Porcelain Doctor by the time he was introduced to [[ActionGirl Carolina]]. Most likely, this is deliberate, as Gervas has married Alexandra, and he feels uncomfortable explaining to a tween that grandpa has loved anybody else than grandma and other grandpa. Nevertheless, he declares that he is in love with Carolina as soon as he meets her. She fits his outlines for a perfect wife, that's sure, but still...
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** There is a reference to Le Chevalier d'Eon, who also exists in this world. He is also portrayed as a WholesomeCrossdresser, as he was in reality, but the character who mentions him makes the mistake referring to him as he was female. The Porcelain Doctor corrects him, stating he was a man, supported by his autospy. Le Chevalier d'Eon actually was a crossdressing man, and although he pretended to be a woman for the rest of his life after his discharge, his autospy revealed he was a man, and had "quite prominent male genitals".
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** There is a reference to Le Chevalier d'Eon, who also exists in this world. He is also portrayed as a WholesomeCrossdresser, as he was in reality, but the character who mentions him makes the mistake referring to him as he was female. The Porcelain Doctor corrects him, stating he was a man, supported by his autospy. Le Chevalier d'Eon actually was a crossdressing man, and although he pretended to be a woman for the rest of his life after his discharge, his autospy revealed he was a man, and had "quite prominent male genitals".
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* NightmareFuel: sometimes, if you piss off the Porcelain Doctor, he will not be satisfied by merely stabbing you. Ruining his books may result your face being grinded into embers. Mercifully, we don't get a long description, but our narrator finds it disturbing.
** The part with Mordechai showing the world he sees to Gervas also qualifies.
** Niall berserkering. Gervas gets a quick glance at the end results, and promptly throws up.
** To a lesser extent, Louis' colourful depiction of a raid on an Indian village.
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* HoYay: it is pretty obvious that Gervas has the hots for the Porcelain Doctor. Even when supposedly courting [[ActionGirl Carolina]], he spends more time with him, "protects" him etc. They even sleep together (perfectly innocently, of course). This is frequently [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]], even by the good doctor.
** This is practically text with all those touches and two BigDamnKiss. At least Gervas is pretty much in love with his friend, always gushing about how beautiful and graceful he is, and degrading Carolina to a DesignatedLoveInterest.
** Well, there must be something in this, but take into account that the Porcelain Doctor is stated to hate when males approach him with sexual intent, given his past abuses by several men. He still doesn't kill Gervas, even though he read his mind more than once. Maybe its more platonic that outright HoYay.
** He also states he speculated how Niall might taste even before the first BigDamnKiss. His suspicion is confirmed.
** Everybody is taking shots at him being like a longing suitor around the Porcelain Doctor.
** [[TheChick Brian]] seems to be attracted, too. [[TheBigGuy Dick]] also says [[EvenTheGuysWantHim he might kiss Niall]]. [[TheHero Charles]] only hints towards this.
** [[SmugSnake Cherryworth]], the Queen's Sleuth also displays attraction towards the doctor, he even steals a few kisses from him, against his will. Cherryworth proves that he is not a total bastard by also trying to ensure Niall's safety and encouraging everyone to keep Gervas close to him.
** This is practically text with all those touches and two BigDamnKiss. At least Gervas is pretty much in love with his friend, always gushing about how beautiful and graceful he is, and degrading Carolina to a DesignatedLoveInterest.
** Well, there must be something in this, but take into account that the Porcelain Doctor is stated to hate when males approach him with sexual intent, given his past abuses by several men. He still doesn't kill Gervas, even though he read his mind more than once. Maybe its more platonic that outright HoYay.
** He also states he speculated how Niall might taste even before the first BigDamnKiss. His suspicion is confirmed.
** Everybody is taking shots at him being like a longing suitor around the Porcelain Doctor.
** [[TheChick Brian]] seems to be attracted, too. [[TheBigGuy Dick]] also says [[EvenTheGuysWantHim he might kiss Niall]]. [[TheHero Charles]] only hints towards this.
** [[SmugSnake Cherryworth]], the Queen's Sleuth also displays attraction towards the doctor, he even steals a few kisses from him, against his will. Cherryworth proves that he is not a total bastard by also trying to ensure Niall's safety and encouraging everyone to keep Gervas close to him.
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** This is practically text with all those touches and two BigDamnKiss. At least Gervas is pretty much in love with his friend, always gushing about how beautiful and graceful he is, and degrading Carolina to a DesignatedLoveInterest.
** Well, there must be something in this, but take into account that the Porcelain Doctor is stated to hate when males approach him with sexual intent, given his past abuses by several men. He still doesn't kill Gervas, even though he read his mind more than once. Maybe its more platonic that outright HoYay.
** He also states he speculated how Niall might taste even before the first BigDamnKiss. His suspicion is confirmed.
** Everybody is taking shots at him being like a longing suitor around the Porcelain Doctor.
** [[TheChick Brian]] seems to be attracted, too. [[TheBigGuy Dick]] also says [[EvenTheGuysWantHim he might kiss Niall]]. [[TheHero Charles]] only hints towards this.
** [[SmugSnake Cherryworth]], the Queen's Sleuth also displays attraction towards the doctor, he even steals a few kisses from him, against his will. Cherryworth proves that he is not a total bastard by also trying to ensure Niall's safety and encouraging everyone to keep Gervas close to him.
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: endless possibilities, since Gervas is biased, and an UnreliableNarrator.
** Shining example with Niall: a cold-blooded BloodKnight and ManipulativeBastard in an innocent disguise, or is he just a confused and troubled young man, who tries to make the best of himself and his abilities? And exactly how oblivious is he about Gervas' feelings?
** Gervas himself. We don't know anything about him before he met Niall, and he never really explains his reasons for accompany him, and pledge himself to the Porcelain Doctor. Did he really just wanted a worthy cause, or did he want to realize his father's dream? Also, he was very quick to find an excuse not to marry Carolina.
** Cedric is pretty ambigious. Why does he exactly dotes on his little brother so much? And why does he never marry, while being hasty about arranging a perfect match to Niall? It is just BigBrotherInstinct, or is he just controlling his younger brother in every aspect of his life?
** Shining example with Niall: a cold-blooded BloodKnight and ManipulativeBastard in an innocent disguise, or is he just a confused and troubled young man, who tries to make the best of himself and his abilities? And exactly how oblivious is he about Gervas' feelings?
** Gervas himself. We don't know anything about him before he met Niall, and he never really explains his reasons for accompany him, and pledge himself to the Porcelain Doctor. Did he really just wanted a worthy cause, or did he want to realize his father's dream? Also, he was very quick to find an excuse not to marry Carolina.
** Cedric is pretty ambigious. Why does he exactly dotes on his little brother so much? And why does he never marry, while being hasty about arranging a perfect match to Niall? It is just BigBrotherInstinct, or is he just controlling his younger brother in every aspect of his life?
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** Something from the BlackJoke side: one of the side characters makes an off-handed comment about how he thinks the law in the New World is strange; while he is glad that homosexual love got okay from the officials, he thinks they gone overboard with necrophilia. In real life, there are a couple of states in the USA which allowed necrophilia (but they also had desecretion laws, so there is that).
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** Something from the BlackJoke BlackComedy side: one of the side characters makes an off-handed comment about how he thinks the law in the New World is strange; while he is glad that homosexual love got okay from the officials, he thinks they they've gone overboard with necrophilia. In real life, there are a couple of states in the USA which allowed necrophilia (but they also had desecretion laws, so there is that).
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** Something from the BlackJoke side: one of the side characters makes an off-handed comment about how he thinks the law in the New World is strange; while he is glad that homosexual love got okay from the officials, he thinks they gone overboard with necrophilia. In real life, there are a couple of states in the USA which allowed necrophilia (but they also had desecretion laws, so there is that).
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* NightmareFuel: sometimes, if you piss of the Porcelain Doctor, he will not be satisfied by merely stabbing you. Ruining his books may result your face being grinded into embers. Mercifully, we don't get a long description, but our narrator finds it disturbing.
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* NightmareFuel: sometimes, if you piss
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* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: Every time the Porcelain Doctor pulls a LetsGetDangerous. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Every. Single. Time.]]
** Louis of all people gets one, when stands up against Gervas.
** Louis again, obliterating a drunk who badmouths Gervas and Mordechai.
** Gervas gets several, but him delivering a verbal CurbStompBattle to the [[SmugSnake Queen's Sleuth]] might be the most shining example.
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs (he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain). Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
** "Well... meow?"
** "My dear friend, I do believe these ragamuffins had shat themselves just from your sight." "Oh, I think this is just the dead one reeking."
** "If my baby brother ends up with as much as a scratch, I swear I'll had you..." "I am truly sorry, my lord, but it seems the enemy is near. We will discuss your hobbies involving the deceased later." Also doubles as a BadassBoast.
** Gervas kissing Niall, then giving a peck on the lips to Cedric, too, for good measure. Their wives approve.
* CrowningMomentOfHeartWarming:
** [[OldRetainer Thomas]] and [[SpoiledSweet Niall]]'s interactions are frequently this.
** Cedric's treatment of his "baby brother" also qualifies, all the more surpising since he is rumoured to love nobody, and aristocrats rarely consider same-sex siblings more than an annoyance. The Beast still looks out for his brother, tries to keep him safe, spoils him (to a given extent, his approaching to parenting is rather like a SinkOrSwimMentor-type), and spends a lot of time to pick him a worthy bride (and actually proves himself quite a matchmaker, since this ends up being a PerfectlyArrangedMarriage).
*** All the more heartwarming for the fact that Niall might be a bastard, and thus shunned by the other clan members. Cedric loves him just the same.
*** The fact that Cedric kept the first sword he had made for Niall. He uses it as a dagger/letter-opener.
*** The photograph that revealed Niall's real identity for our narrator catched a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming between the brothers.
** Also, pick any moments between Niall and Gervas.
*** The fact that Gervas can pull a CooldownHug on a berserkering Porcelain Doctor.
*** What about the time Gervas was drugged out of his mind, and catched the doctor? Instead of doing anything tasteless to him, he pulled him down for snuggling a bit, and spent a few minutes petting him and trying to make him purr. Also works as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
**** Made sweeter with that Niall didn't even try to escape. He simply struggled lightly for a few minutes, then gave up, snuggled next to his friend and fell asleep. Granted, he himself was sick and tired, but he killed men for less than this before.
** The Merry Company's approach to the protagonists. After a good first impression (a fight with shamblers and Niall helping the injured members) they decided to help the "hapless" foreigners, and integrated them into their group. After the Porcelain Doctor saved Dick's life, they made a promise to help them reach their aim.
** Louis' treatment of the Porcelain Doctor. We don't know why he does this, but he is the only one from the group who always looks out for him, and even stands up to Gervas when he (correctly) believes that he lets the doctor overwork himself. Whatever his reason is, he demonstrates a fine PapaWolf attitude for someone he knows for a really short time.
** Louis of all people gets one, when stands up against Gervas.
** Louis again, obliterating a drunk who badmouths Gervas and Mordechai.
** Gervas gets several, but him delivering a verbal CurbStompBattle to the [[SmugSnake Queen's Sleuth]] might be the most shining example.
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs (he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain). Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
** "Well... meow?"
** "My dear friend, I do believe these ragamuffins had shat themselves just from your sight." "Oh, I think this is just the dead one reeking."
** "If my baby brother ends up with as much as a scratch, I swear I'll had you..." "I am truly sorry, my lord, but it seems the enemy is near. We will discuss your hobbies involving the deceased later." Also doubles as a BadassBoast.
** Gervas kissing Niall, then giving a peck on the lips to Cedric, too, for good measure. Their wives approve.
* CrowningMomentOfHeartWarming:
** [[OldRetainer Thomas]] and [[SpoiledSweet Niall]]'s interactions are frequently this.
** Cedric's treatment of his "baby brother" also qualifies, all the more surpising since he is rumoured to love nobody, and aristocrats rarely consider same-sex siblings more than an annoyance. The Beast still looks out for his brother, tries to keep him safe, spoils him (to a given extent, his approaching to parenting is rather like a SinkOrSwimMentor-type), and spends a lot of time to pick him a worthy bride (and actually proves himself quite a matchmaker, since this ends up being a PerfectlyArrangedMarriage).
*** All the more heartwarming for the fact that Niall might be a bastard, and thus shunned by the other clan members. Cedric loves him just the same.
*** The fact that Cedric kept the first sword he had made for Niall. He uses it as a dagger/letter-opener.
*** The photograph that revealed Niall's real identity for our narrator catched a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming between the brothers.
** Also, pick any moments between Niall and Gervas.
*** The fact that Gervas can pull a CooldownHug on a berserkering Porcelain Doctor.
*** What about the time Gervas was drugged out of his mind, and catched the doctor? Instead of doing anything tasteless to him, he pulled him down for snuggling a bit, and spent a few minutes petting him and trying to make him purr. Also works as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
**** Made sweeter with that Niall didn't even try to escape. He simply struggled lightly for a few minutes, then gave up, snuggled next to his friend and fell asleep. Granted, he himself was sick and tired, but he killed men for less than this before.
** The Merry Company's approach to the protagonists. After a good first impression (a fight with shamblers and Niall helping the injured members) they decided to help the "hapless" foreigners, and integrated them into their group. After the Porcelain Doctor saved Dick's life, they made a promise to help them reach their aim.
** Louis' treatment of the Porcelain Doctor. We don't know why he does this, but he is the only one from the group who always looks out for him, and even stands up to Gervas when he (correctly) believes that he lets the doctor overwork himself. Whatever his reason is, he demonstrates a fine PapaWolf attitude for someone he knows for a really short time.
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** There is a reference to Le Chevalier d'Eon, who also exists in this world. He is also portrayed as a WholesomeCrossdresser, as he was in reality, but the character who mentions him makes the mistake referring to him as he was female. The Porcelain Doctor corrects him, stating he was a man, supported by his autospy. Le Chevalier d'Eon actually was a crossdressing man, and although he pretended to be a woman for the rest of his life after his discharge, his autospy revealed he was a man, and had "quite prominent male genitals".
** Well, there must be something in this, but take into account that the Porcelain Doctor is stated to hate when males approach him with sexual intent, given his past abuses by several men. He still doesn't kill Gervas, even though he read his mind more than once. Maybe its more platonic that outright HoYay.
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** Well, there must be something in this, but take into account that the Porcelain Doctor is stated to hate when males approach him with sexual intent, given his past abuses by several men. He still doesn't kill Gervas, even though he read his mind more than once. Maybe its more platonic that outright HoYay.
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** Well, there must be something in this, but take into account [[SmugSnake Cherryworth]], the Queen's Sleuth also displays attraction towards the doctor, he even steals a few kisses from him, against his will. Cherryworth proves that the Porcelain Doctor he is stated not a total bastard by also trying to hate when males approach him with sexual intent, given his past abuses by several men. He still doesn't kill Gervas, even though he read his mind more than once. Maybe its more platonic that outright HoYay.ensure Niall's safety and encouraging everyone to keep Gervas close to him.
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* CrowningMomentofHeartWarming: Thomas and Niall's interactions are frequently this. Cedric's treatment of his "baby brother" also qualifies, all the more surpising since he is rumoured to love nobody, and aristocrats rarely consider same-sex siblings more than an annoyance. The Beast still looks out for his brother, tries to keep him safe, spoils him (to a given extent, his approaching to parenting is rather like a SinkOrSwimMentor-type), and spends a lot of time to pick him a worthy bride (and actually proves himself quite a matchmaker, since this ends up being a PerfectlyArrangedMarriage). Also, pick any moments between Niall and Gervas.
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* CrowningMomentofHeartWarming: Thomas CrowningMomentOfHeartWarming:
** [[OldRetainer Thomas]] andNiall's [[SpoiledSweet Niall]]'s interactions are frequently this. this.
** Cedric's treatment of his "baby brother" also qualifies, all the more surpising since he is rumoured to love nobody, and aristocrats rarely consider same-sex siblings more than an annoyance. The Beast still looks out for his brother, tries to keep him safe, spoils him (to a given extent, his approaching to parenting is rather like a SinkOrSwimMentor-type), and spends a lot of time to pick him a worthy bride (and actually proves himself quite a matchmaker, since this ends up being a PerfectlyArrangedMarriage). Also,
*** All the more heartwarming for the fact that Niall might be a bastard, and thus shunned by the other clan members. Cedric loves him just the same.
*** The fact that Cedric kept the first sword he had made for Niall. He uses it as a dagger/letter-opener.
*** The photograph that revealed Niall's real identity for our narrator catched a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming between the brothers.
**Also, pick any moments between Niall andGervas. Gervas.
*** The fact that Gervas can pull a CooldownHug on a berserkering Porcelain Doctor.
*** What about the time Gervas was drugged out of his mind, and catched the doctor? Instead of doing anything tasteless to him, he pulled him down for snuggling a bit, and spent a few minutes petting him and trying to make him purr. Also works as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
**** Made sweeter with that Niall didn't even try to escape. He simply struggled lightly for a few minutes, then gave up, snuggled next to his friend and fell asleep. Granted, he himself was sick and tired, but he killed men for less than this before.
** The Merry Company's approach to the protagonists. After a good first impression (a fight with shamblers and Niall helping the injured members) they decided to help the "hapless" foreigners, and integrated them into their group. After the Porcelain Doctor saved Dick's life, they made a promise to help them reach their aim.
** Louis' treatment of the Porcelain Doctor. We don't know why he does this, but he is the only one from the group who always looks out for him, and even stands up to Gervas when he (correctly) believes that he lets the doctor overwork himself. Whatever his reason is, he demonstrates a fine PapaWolf attitude for someone he knows for a really short time.
** [[OldRetainer Thomas]] and
** Cedric's treatment of his "baby brother" also qualifies, all the more surpising since he is rumoured to love nobody, and aristocrats rarely consider same-sex siblings more than an annoyance. The Beast still looks out for his brother, tries to keep him safe, spoils him (to a given extent, his approaching to parenting is rather like a SinkOrSwimMentor-type), and spends a lot of time to pick him a worthy bride (and actually proves himself quite a matchmaker, since this ends up being a PerfectlyArrangedMarriage).
*** All the more heartwarming for the fact that Niall might be a bastard, and thus shunned by the other clan members. Cedric loves him just the same.
*** The fact that Cedric kept the first sword he had made for Niall. He uses it as a dagger/letter-opener.
*** The photograph that revealed Niall's real identity for our narrator catched a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming between the brothers.
**Also, pick any moments between Niall and
*** The fact that Gervas can pull a CooldownHug on a berserkering Porcelain Doctor.
*** What about the time Gervas was drugged out of his mind, and catched the doctor? Instead of doing anything tasteless to him, he pulled him down for snuggling a bit, and spent a few minutes petting him and trying to make him purr. Also works as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
**** Made sweeter with that Niall didn't even try to escape. He simply struggled lightly for a few minutes, then gave up, snuggled next to his friend and fell asleep. Granted, he himself was sick and tired, but he killed men for less than this before.
** The Merry Company's approach to the protagonists. After a good first impression (a fight with shamblers and Niall helping the injured members) they decided to help the "hapless" foreigners, and integrated them into their group. After the Porcelain Doctor saved Dick's life, they made a promise to help them reach their aim.
** Louis' treatment of the Porcelain Doctor. We don't know why he does this, but he is the only one from the group who always looks out for him, and even stands up to Gervas when he (correctly) believes that he lets the doctor overwork himself. Whatever his reason is, he demonstrates a fine PapaWolf attitude for someone he knows for a really short time.
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* CrowningMomentofHeartWarming: Thomas and Niall's interactions are frequently this. Cedric's treatment of his "baby brother" also qualifies, all the more surpising since he is rumoured to love nobody, and aristocrats rarely consider same-sex siblings more than an annoyance. The Beast still looks out for his brother, tries to keep him safe, spoils him (to a given extent, his approaching to parenting is rather like a SinkOrSwimMentor-type), and spends a lot of time to pick him a worthy bride (and actually proves himself quite a matchmaker, since this ends up being a PerfectlyArrangedMarriage). Also, pick any moments between Niall and Gervas.
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** This is practically text with all those touches and two BigDamnKiss. At least Gervas is pretty much in love with his friend, always gushing about how beautiful and graceful he is.
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** This is practically text with all those touches and two BigDamnKiss. At least Gervas is pretty much in love with his friend, always gushing about how beautiful and graceful he is.is, and degrading Carolina to a DesignatedLoveInterest.
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** [[TheChick Brian]] seems to be attracted, too. [[TheBigGuy Dick]] also says [[EvenTheGuysWantHim he might kiss Niall]]. [[Charles TheHero]] only hints towards this.
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** [[TheChick Brian]] seems to be attracted, too. [[TheBigGuy Dick]] also says [[EvenTheGuysWantHim he might kiss Niall]]. [[Charles TheHero]] [[TheHero Charles]] only hints towards this. this.
** Well, there must be something in this, but take into account that the Porcelain Doctor is stated to hate when males approach him with sexual intent, given his past abuses by several men. He still doesn't kill Gervas, even though he read his mind more than once. Maybe its more platonic that outright HoYay.
** Well, there must be something in this, but take into account that the Porcelain Doctor is stated to hate when males approach him with sexual intent, given his past abuses by several men. He still doesn't kill Gervas, even though he read his mind more than once. Maybe its more platonic that outright HoYay.
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** Niall berserkering. Gervas gets a quick glance at the end results, and promptly throws up.
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** Niall berserkering. Gervas gets a quick glance at the end results, and promptly throws up.up.
** To a lesser extent, Louis' colourful depiction of a raid on an Indian village.
** To a lesser extent, Louis' colourful depiction of a raid on an Indian village.
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* CrowningMomentofAwesome: Every time the Porcelain Doctor pulls a LetsGetDangerous. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Every. Single. Time.]]
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* CrowningMomentofAwesome: CrowningMomentOfAwesome: Every time the Porcelain Doctor pulls a LetsGetDangerous. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Every. Single. Time.]]
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** Gervas gets several.
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** Gervas gets several.several, but him delivering a verbal CurbStompBattle to the [[SmugSnake Queen's Sleuth]] might be the most shining example.
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** "If my baby brother ends up with as much as a scratch, I swear I'll had you..." "Sorry, my lord, but it seems the enemy is near. We will discuss your hobbies involving the deceased later.
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** "If my baby brother ends up with as much as a scratch, I swear I'll had you..." "Sorry, "I am truly sorry, my lord, but it seems the enemy is near. We will discuss your hobbies involving the deceased later." Also doubles as a BadassBoast.
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* GeniusBonus: Constantly. If you have enough historical knowledge, the novels make more sense, and the text is littered with ShoutOut for victorian literature, plays etc.
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* GeniusBonus: Constantly. If you have enough historical knowledge, the novels make more sense, and the text is littered with ShoutOut for victorian literature, plays etc. The author is a scholar, and ShownTheirWork.
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** Another one: there are only slight changes in history and religion. If you know about the Nephilim, you understand easier why are the aristocrats are the ruling class. [[FridgeBrilliance Jesus was an aristocrat in this world, and indeed, he is related to King David by his mother]]
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** Gervas getting some books to read for Niall. The description of them is simply "frivolous", but a few lines indicate that it was porn. Pornographical books were quite popular in Victorian England.
** The war currently preventing Cedric to accompany his baby brother is the second Boer War.
** There are quite a few mention of actual military reforms.
** The Dahomey Amazons.
** Another one: there are only slight changes in history and religion. If you know about the Nephilim, you understand easier why are the aristocrats are the ruling class. [[FridgeBrilliance Jesus was an aristocrat in this world, and indeed, he is related to King David by hismother]]mother.]]
** The war currently preventing Cedric to accompany his baby brother is the second Boer War.
** There are quite a few mention of actual military reforms.
** The Dahomey Amazons.
** Another one: there are only slight changes in history and religion. If you know about the Nephilim, you understand easier why are the aristocrats are the ruling class. [[FridgeBrilliance Jesus was an aristocrat in this world, and indeed, he is related to King David by his
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* NightmareFuel: sometimes, if you piss of the Porcelain Doctor, he will not be satisfied by merely stabbing you. Ruining his books may result your face being grinded into embers. Mercifully, we don't get a long description.
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* NightmareFuel: sometimes, if you piss of the Porcelain Doctor, he will not be satisfied by merely stabbing you. Ruining his books may result your face being grinded into embers. Mercifully, we don't get a long description.description, but our narrator finds it disturbing.
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs [[note]]he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain[[/note]. Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs [[note]]he (he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain[[/note].pain). Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
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** "If my baby brother ends up with as much as a scratch, I swear I'll had you..." "Sorry, my lord, but it seems the enemy is near. We will discuss your hobbies involving the deceased later."
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** "If my baby brother ends up with as much as a scratch, I swear I'll had you..." "Sorry, my lord, but it seems the enemy is near. We will discuss your hobbies involving the deceased later."later.
** Gervas kissing Niall, then giving a peck on the lips to Cedric, too, for good measure. Their wives approve.
** Gervas kissing Niall, then giving a peck on the lips to Cedric, too, for good measure. Their wives approve.
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* HoYay: it is pretty obvious that Gervas has the hots for the Porcelain Doctor. Even when supposedly courting [[ActionGirl Carolina]], he spends more time with him, "protects" him etc. They even sleep together (perfectly innocently, of course). This is frequently [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]], even by the good doctor.
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* HoYay: it is pretty obvious that Gervas has the hots for the Porcelain Doctor. Even when supposedly courting [[ActionGirl Carolina]], he spends more time with him, "protects" him etc. They even sleep together (perfectly innocently, of course). This is frequently [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]], even by the good doctor.doctor.
** This is practically text with all those touches and two BigDamnKiss. At least Gervas is pretty much in love with his friend, always gushing about how beautiful and graceful he is.
** He also states he speculated how Niall might taste even before the first BigDamnKiss. His suspicion is confirmed.
** Everybody is taking shots at him being like a longing suitor around the Porcelain Doctor.
** [[TheChick Brian]] seems to be attracted, too. [[TheBigGuy Dick]] also says [[EvenTheGuysWantHim he might kiss Niall]]. [[Charles TheHero]] only hints towards this.
* NightmareFuel: sometimes, if you piss of the Porcelain Doctor, he will not be satisfied by merely stabbing you. Ruining his books may result your face being grinded into embers. Mercifully, we don't get a long description.
** The part with Mordechai showing the world he sees to Gervas also qualifies.
** Niall berserkering. Gervas gets a quick glance at the end results, and promptly throws up.
** This is practically text with all those touches and two BigDamnKiss. At least Gervas is pretty much in love with his friend, always gushing about how beautiful and graceful he is.
** He also states he speculated how Niall might taste even before the first BigDamnKiss. His suspicion is confirmed.
** Everybody is taking shots at him being like a longing suitor around the Porcelain Doctor.
** [[TheChick Brian]] seems to be attracted, too. [[TheBigGuy Dick]] also says [[EvenTheGuysWantHim he might kiss Niall]]. [[Charles TheHero]] only hints towards this.
* NightmareFuel: sometimes, if you piss of the Porcelain Doctor, he will not be satisfied by merely stabbing you. Ruining his books may result your face being grinded into embers. Mercifully, we don't get a long description.
** The part with Mordechai showing the world he sees to Gervas also qualifies.
** Niall berserkering. Gervas gets a quick glance at the end results, and promptly throws up.
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs [[note]]he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain/note]]. Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs [[note]]he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain/note]].pain[[/note]. Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs [[note]](he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain)/note]]. Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs [[note]](he [[note]]he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain)/note]].pain/note]]. Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs [[note]](he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain)/]]. Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs [[note]](he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain)/]].pain)/note]]. Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.]]
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs. Needing a kitten to pet. Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.
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* CrowningMomentofAwesome: Every time the Porcelain Doctor pulls a LetsGetDangerous. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Every. Single. Time.]]
** Louis of all people gets one, when stands up against Gervas.
** Louis again, obliterating a drunk who badmouths Gervas and Mordechai.
** Gervas gets several.
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High ondrugs.drugs [[note]](he had been shot several times, and Mordechai gave him something to dull the pain)/]]. Needing a kitten to pet. [[MakesSenseInContext Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor. Doctor.]]
** Louis of all people gets one, when stands up against Gervas.
** Louis again, obliterating a drunk who badmouths Gervas and Mordechai.
** Gervas gets several.
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on
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* GeniusBonus: Constantly. If you have enough historical knowledge, the novels make more sense, and the text is littered with ShotOut for victorian literature, plays etc.
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* GeniusBonus: Constantly. If you have enough historical knowledge, the novels make more sense, and the text is littered with ShotOut ShoutOut for victorian literature, plays etc.
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* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Gervas. High on drugs. Needing a kitten to pet. Said kitten ends up being the Porcelain Doctor.
** "Well... meow?"
** "My dear friend, I do believe these ragamuffins had shat themselves just from your sight." "Oh, I think this is just the dead one reeking."
** "If my baby brother ends up with as much as a scratch, I swear I'll had you..." "Sorry, my lord, but it seems the enemy is near. We will discuss your hobbies involving the deceased later."
* GeniusBonus: Constantly. If you have enough historical knowledge, the novels make more sense, and the text is littered with ShotOut for victorian literature, plays etc.
** An example: Gervas is quite fond of a certain ballet, Brahma and the Bayader. It sounds quite meek, but it was infamous for its less then innocent costumes and content.
** Another one: there are only slight changes in history and religion. If you know about the Nephilim, you understand easier why are the aristocrats are the ruling class. [[FridgeBrilliance Jesus was an aristocrat in this world, and indeed, he is related to King David by his mother]]
* HoYay: it is pretty obvious that Gervas has the hots for the Porcelain Doctor. Even when supposedly courting [[ActionGirl Carolina]], he spends more time with him, "protects" him etc. They even sleep together (perfectly innocently, of course). This is frequently [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]], even by the good doctor.
** "Well... meow?"
** "My dear friend, I do believe these ragamuffins had shat themselves just from your sight." "Oh, I think this is just the dead one reeking."
** "If my baby brother ends up with as much as a scratch, I swear I'll had you..." "Sorry, my lord, but it seems the enemy is near. We will discuss your hobbies involving the deceased later."
* GeniusBonus: Constantly. If you have enough historical knowledge, the novels make more sense, and the text is littered with ShotOut for victorian literature, plays etc.
** An example: Gervas is quite fond of a certain ballet, Brahma and the Bayader. It sounds quite meek, but it was infamous for its less then innocent costumes and content.
** Another one: there are only slight changes in history and religion. If you know about the Nephilim, you understand easier why are the aristocrats are the ruling class. [[FridgeBrilliance Jesus was an aristocrat in this world, and indeed, he is related to King David by his mother]]
* HoYay: it is pretty obvious that Gervas has the hots for the Porcelain Doctor. Even when supposedly courting [[ActionGirl Carolina]], he spends more time with him, "protects" him etc. They even sleep together (perfectly innocently, of course). This is frequently [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]], even by the good doctor.
