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Jervaise is the head butler to [[Mr Wines]], one of the [[Masters of the Bazaar]].<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_smoothness_of_stones The smoothness of stones, ''Fallen London''] ''"Jervaise - Mr Wines' majordomo - […] is happy to gossip."''</ref> How exactly he came into their service remains a mystery, though it may have to do with his wife's past pursuit of [[Mr Eaten|the Name]]. | |||
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Once a simple fisherman<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Joke_with_His_Amused_Lordship Joke with His Amused Lordship, ''Fallen London''] 'Have I told you the one about the fishwife and the Rubbery Lumps?'</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Surrender_a_third_Mutton_Island_story Surrender a third Mutton Island story, ''Fallen London''] Jervaise is nowhere to be found. He has left a note next to a cold pile of Rubbery Lumps […] 'Assume all's well with whatever you've put together. See Wines when you're back in London at festival's end. As for me, let him know I've gone fishing. J.'</ref> on [[Mutton Island]], | Once a simple fisherman<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Joke_with_His_Amused_Lordship Joke with His Amused Lordship, ''Fallen London''] ''"Have I told you the one about the fishwife and the Rubbery Lumps?"''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Surrender_a_third_Mutton_Island_story Surrender a third Mutton Island story, ''Fallen London''] ''"Jervaise is nowhere to be found. He has left a note next to a cold pile of Rubbery Lumps […] 'Assume all's well with whatever you've put together. See Wines when you're back in London at festival's end. As for me, let him know I've gone fishing. J.'"''</ref> on [[Mutton Island]], Jervaise and his wife - none other than [[Mrs Plenty]],<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Put_on_a_little_show Put on a little show, ''Fallen London''] ''"Jervaise's […] waiting with his arm around... Mrs Plenty."''</ref> alias Miriam, of [[Mrs Plenty's Carnival|Carnival]] fame - ran a bar called the Cock and Magpie before becoming entangled with the Masters.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Take_a_good_look_around Take a good look around, ''Fallen London''] ''"Miriam used to run this place a'fore me, with 'er 'usband. Both of 'em tangled up with them Masters up in London."''</ref> He has past ties to the [[Drownies]],<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Enlist_help_from_the_Drownies Enlist help from the Drownies, ''Fallen London''] ''"Jervaise's attempts to listen […] are ruined by […] attempts to plug his ears […] They want to make you into one of 'em, and I'm telling you my love, blue ain't your colour!" Jervaise mumbles something about a favour having been returned, and stalks away […]"''</ref> which may be relevant to his distaste for [[Foods# Rubbery Lumps|Rubbery Lumps]]<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Try_Rubbery_Lumps Try Rubbery Lumps, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Dashing Drownie abandons his Lump after one bite. "What say I fetch us some nice fresh fish instead?" Jervaise's eyes widen. "Oh thank God," he says. "Yes, please.""''</ref> due to the true nature of the authentic snack.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Yes|Yes|Fallen London|}}''"Lank hair, hollow eyes, stinking white skin. "I could have chosen differently," he says. "If I hadn't eaten it. The flesh, the fruit. I might only be dead.""''</ref> Now that Miriam has busied herself running the Carnival, Jervaise moonlights as its Bearded Lady.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/'Meet_me_at_the_contortionist's_tent_at_midnight.'|'Meet me at the contortionist's tent at midnight.'|Fallen London|}} ''"You turn – and see the Carnival's Bearded Lady. She wears a yellow and pink striped crinoline and carries a frilly parasol. Her beard is... actually, her beard is familiar. You look again. It's Jervaise."''</ref> He and Miriam<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Have_a_chat_in_the_shadow_of_the_wheel Have a chat in the shadow of the wheel, ''Fallen London''] ''"Catch Mrs Plenty when she nips around the side of the wheel for a smoke."''</ref> both habitually smoke tobacco,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Suggest_a_boat_ride Suggest a boat ride, ''Fallen London''] ''"Jervaise sits in the boat, drinking and smoking..."''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Stories_for_Mr_Wines Stories for Mr Wines, ''Fallen London''] ''"Jervaise waits outside the Parlour, carrying a ledger in scarlet leather. He nods as you emerge, […] putting out a cigarette […]"''</ref> and they share a fondness for bickering.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Suggest_a_boat_ride Suggest a boat ride, ''Fallen London''] ''"Jervaise and the Hooded Woman sit side by side, one oar each. They bicker ceaselessly; the boat goes in circles […] When they return some hours later, they are both beaming. "Marvellous," the Hooded Woman says. "We should do it again," Jervaise concurs."''</ref> | ||
Jervaise has long been a source of support for Miriam; he helped her recover from the Seeking Road,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/%22What_do_you_care%3F%22 "What do you care?", ''Fallen London''] ''"I got certain duties I can't get out of, even with wot Jervaise and 'Imself did fer me."''</ref> though the experience left psychological scars.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Sabotage_a_picnic Sabotage a picnic, ''Fallen London''] ''"All you need do is ensure that the contents of the basket are replaced with candles. The expression on the Hooded Woman's face, and the horror on Jervaise's as he registers it, is enough to put a lid on the whole afternoon."''</ref><ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Bring_the_pair_to_an_unfortunate_place Bring the pair to an unfortunate place, ''Fallen London''] ''"Jervaise takes his wife's hand and leads her from the well, but not without first shooting you a glance of mild loathing."''</ref> However, like just about any long marriage, theirs has seen its fair share of rocky periods. Jervaise's devotion is not absolute, as he frequently visits the Parlour of Virtue, where his encounters with [[Sinning Jenny]] go beyond professional courtesies.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Show_him_the_money Show him the money, ''Fallen London''] ''"She exchanges kisses with Jervaise and he clasps her petite hands in his broad, hairy ones. "Dearest," he says. "Hello, petal," she replies. "I haven't seen you in a while.""''</ref> Following the events of the [[Grand Clearing-Out]], Mr Wines sent Jervaise to [[Mutton Island]] in order to collect love stories for the [[Bazaar]];<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Offer_assistance_to_Jervaise Offer assistance to Jervaise, ''Fallen London''] ''"He lists Mr Wines' requirements. Three stories, loosely on the theme of love, blossoming at the Fruits of the Zee festival. The Master has no requirements as to the nature of that love..."''</ref> despite already being married, Jervaise was willing to forge new courtships to provide material for these stories himself.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ask_Jervaise_to_consider_forming_a_pairing Ask Jervaise to consider forming a pairing, ''Fallen London''] ''"You do know I am extremely spoken for? […] But if you need somebody to fill in, I suppose I'll do in a pinch."''</ref> Mr. Wines is well aware of Jervaise's indiscretions, and occasionally steps in as the couple's marriage counselor.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Report_a_story_of_Mutton_Island_to_Mr_Wines_(Average_relationship) Report a story of Mutton Island to Mr Wines (Average relationship), ''Fallen London''] ''"'There will be discord. No doubt we will be expected to play intermediary. Again.' It sounds extremely resigned."''</ref> | |||
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Jervaise is the head butler to Mr Wines, one of the Masters of the Bazaar.[1] How exactly he came into their service remains a mystery, though it may have to do with his wife's past pursuit of the Name.
Once a simple fisherman[2][3] on Mutton Island, Jervaise and his wife - none other than Mrs Plenty,[4] alias Miriam, of Carnival fame - ran a bar called the Cock and Magpie before becoming entangled with the Masters.[5] He has past ties to the Drownies,[6] which may be relevant to his distaste for Rubbery Lumps[7] due to the true nature of the authentic snack.[8] Now that Miriam has busied herself running the Carnival, Jervaise moonlights as its Bearded Lady.[9] He and Miriam[10] both habitually smoke tobacco,[11][12] and they share a fondness for bickering.[13]
Jervaise has long been a source of support for Miriam; he helped her recover from the Seeking Road,[14] though the experience left psychological scars.[15][16] However, like just about any long marriage, theirs has seen its fair share of rocky periods. Jervaise's devotion is not absolute, as he frequently visits the Parlour of Virtue, where his encounters with Sinning Jenny go beyond professional courtesies.[17] Following the events of the Grand Clearing-Out, Mr Wines sent Jervaise to Mutton Island in order to collect love stories for the Bazaar;[18] despite already being married, Jervaise was willing to forge new courtships to provide material for these stories himself.[19] Mr. Wines is well aware of Jervaise's indiscretions, and occasionally steps in as the couple's marriage counselor.[20]
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