Blind Bruiser

 is the intermediary between you and the Man of Business.

Description
 may look like an ordinary pirate but look again. His connection to the Man of Business makes him a profitable, but dangerous, business connection. Double cross him and you will see his blade up close.

Interactions
When you approach the , your Suspicion increases. This does not include the sale of sunlight though. Cargo that the  is asking you to deliver is only being checked for by the The Revenue Men which only care about your cargo hold when   Something Awaits You ≥ 1 and ≤ 30. An Inspection by the Ministry of Public Decency which only come by when Something Awaits You ≥ 31 and ≤ 50, will walk past anything related to  without batting an eye, which actually helps with suspicion unless of course you are also cheating their side of the law. To be able to safely deal with The Revenue Men either keep your eyes on  Something Awaits You, and don't enter  London when "the stars aren't aligned" in your favour, or keep your  Veils high and your  Suspicion low (more info on  The Revenue Men page). You could also land in a nearby port ( Hunter's Keep, Quaker's Haven,  Light-Ship) to swap your favourite aft accessory for a  Concealed Compartment or to waste your  Something Awaits You (if that's possible) and get back to  London with a different value (a value of 0 works). Alternatively you can spend Favours: Admiralty's Favour. Or you can pay the tax or get caught, and then pay 1500 x Echo to the bruiser to compensate for your failure. Alternatively you should be able to survive the failure with high iron. Failing all that will be the death of you. If you are not comfortable about your chances of surviving the consequences of your next touching reunion with the The Revenue Men, you may want to end your dealing with the bruiser before he decides to spring his next smuggling errand on you.

An offer for your sunlight
This interaction will not appear if you are currently not involved with the  (either didn't accept his initial offer or have concluded your dealings). Nor will it appear if you do not have any Sunlight-Filled Mirrorcatch Boxes. ≥ 1 and ≤ 6 and ≥ 1

Story description
"I was just saying to myself, 'ow could the evening be further improved. And I replied to myself, perhaps only if my most very favourite captain were to return right now with some of the golden stuff in that captain's 'old. And strike me dead if you didn't appear! We'll take the golden stuff off your hands. For a price which I must say surpasses the generous and enters the realm of the charitable donation."

Trigger conditions
This interaction appears if your current Fuel is 8 or less, while you are docked in London. This is currently the only state in which the  can be safely ignored. ≥ 1 and ≤ 8 and ≤ 0

Story description
"A very fine evening to you, captain. My what you might call mentor is very fond of adventurous zee-captains and he would like to offer you what you might call a dispensation. On account of he is so fond of zee-captains."

Behind the Blind Bruiser, on the dock, stands a dray piled high with fuel and supplies.

Trigger conditions
This becomes available when Another Day: A Visit from a Blind Bruiser ≥ 1 and A Proposal from a Man of Business = 1 (you said "Yes" to A little gift).

Story description
"Good evening, Addressed As. And what a marvellous evening it is if you don't mind my saying so and given it is my impression you are an obliging sort, I imagine you will not mind at all."

"And since you are so very obliging, perhaps you wouldn't mind making a little detour via Mount Palmerston with a few articles of cargo, if you happen to be in the area? The Cheery Man will of course cover your expenses for this trifling inconvenience."

Story description
"You know, Addressed As, I must say - of all the zee-captains I've met lately, it seems to me that you have a knack for sensitive matters; and that you might be able to help my patron. He's an introspective gentleman, and has been reflectin' on his life. And lately, he has come to regret things from years past, and should like to set them right; but to do so, he needs that mistake brought home to London."

Story description
"My employer is a gentleman of considerable vitality and also humour. However, and as much as it pains me to say, he is not the man he was.

"Years ago, an ingrate of no current importance poisoned him with Cantigaster venom, and he hasn't been right since. Can't walk, most days. I have made what may yet transpire to be a rash promise to restore him, and I am hereby solicitin' your assistance."

Story description
"I hear that you bring happy tidings, Addressed As, which makes me all that much more glad to welcome you back to London after your certainly perilous voyage. Now, to our business."

Trigger conditions
Objective: An Assignment for the Cheery Man ≥ 50 ≤ 95, Area: Fallen London Frequency: Always (100%)

Story description
"A pleasure, Captain, a pleasure. Have you acquired a cure for my employer's unjust and mournful condition?"

Trigger conditions
A Remedy for the Cheery Man ≥ 1 Area: Fallen London Frequency: Always (100%)

Trigger conditions
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business ≥ 2 ≤ 2, Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls ≤ 0, Crate of Brilliant Human Souls ≤ 0,

Story description
''"Good evening again. I am sorry to say that my sources have informed us that you are no longer in possession of the little gift that we entrusted to you... but neither 'ave you delivered it. Consequently we must visit a reckoning on you and yours. 'old still." Behind the Blind Bruiser, a gang of ruffians clap iron-shod cudgels into their hands.''

Trigger conditions
This interaction appears if you delivered the Unstamped Crate of Bottled Souls at Mount Palmerston. = 3 and ≤ 0

Story description
"What a propitious and encouragin' occasion this is, to meet again, here in this place which has been so very fortunate for us both! Allow me to shake you warmly by the hand since you have demonstrated your unswerving commitment to fair dealing and honest conveyage. Very good. My patron will toast you."

A little request
Should you accept, the Blind Bruiser can send you to Gaider's Mourn, Khan's Heart or Polythreme (you can check the location you need to visit in the Journal under the "Objectives" section.)

Trigger conditions
This interaction appears if you accepted payment from the Souls delivered! interaction. = 4 and ≥ 1 and ≤ 0

Story description
"Once more we find ourselves 'ere on the quayside what is I suppose you might say the lip of the well of opportunities. Let us both drink deeply from this well. By which I mean, my patron 'as a task for you. Take a payment across the ocean, and bring back a little package."

A Pointed Enquiry
This interaction appears if you returned to London without the Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls.

Trigger conditions
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 5 Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls = 0 Another Day: A Visit from a Blind_Bruiser ≥ 1 Crate of Brilliant Human Souls = 0

Story description
"Good evening again. It seems you do not 'ave the package we expected. Perhaps you still possess the payment, and a suitable sum for interest and to cover the expenses of myself and these stout gentlemen? Otherwise we must visit a reckoning on you and yours." Behind the Blind Bruiser, a gang of ruffians clap iron-shod cudgels into their hands.

Warm congratulations
This interaction appears if you delivered the Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls from the requested location.

Trigger conditions
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 5 Unstamped Crate of Brilliant Souls ≥ 1 Objective: Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man ≥ 1

Story description
"Welcome home! You may ask how it is I am here to meet you, and I may remark that we have eyes in the Wastes and eyes in the Hill. In fact we have more eyes than a knot-oracle, and they're all glad to see you. And, of course, your cargo."

Trigger conditions
Favours: A Proposal from a Man of Business = 5 [ You've been asked to pick something up... ], Objective: Collecting Cargo for the Cheery Man ≥ 1,  Crate of Brilliant Human Souls ≥ 1

Area: Fallen London

Story description
"Welcome home! You may ask how it is I am here to meet you, and I may remark that we have eyes in the Wastes and eyes in the Hill. In fact we have more eyes than a knot-oracle, and they're all glad to see you. And, of course, your cargo."