These fragments we have shored against our ruins

“I have been told it was a glorious battle. At first opportunity, however, the Psychophant struck me with madness, so all I can remember is an abundance of trout and a delightful conversation with a tree.”

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“It struck us both at the same time: we had been deceived by the insidious Dr Carbuncle!”

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“We swiftly travelled there by means of the Psychophant's dirigible. Upon arrival, we were told that Dr Carbuncle was having tea with Eugène Delacroix, and that we had to wait. I found the Psychophant's apparent glee as he tore the mechanical manservants limb from limb somewhat unsettling.”

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Yes, I think this is going somewhere.