Steampunk Undersea Portrait with Squid Pin

Count Absalom Umbriel and Flotsam Nearly all the inhabitants of Corallina would agree that Absalom Umbriel, Count of Drifting Kelp is a most desirable dinner guest, at least in the abstract. He is indisputably handsome, considerably wealthy and a charming and witty raconteur – quite a catch for any host or hostess, let alone anyone to whom he might take a fancy. But alas, Absalom only has eyes for his squid companion, Flotsam, and he insists on bringing the bad-mannered cephalopod with him absolutely everywhere. Undoubtedly, Flotsam has his good qualities, but as a dinner companion, he leaves much to be desired. No one gets any shellfish because it’s difficult to compete against eight arms with a two-tentacle assist. Should the c...