Get the jewel-thief to stand guard while you sneak in.

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From: A jewel-thief needs an accomplice


You prefer to do this kind of work alone.


Challenge information

Broad, Shadowy 7

  • 5 - very chancy (42%)
  • 6 - chancy (51%)
  • 8 - modest (68%)
  • 9 - very modest (77%)
  • 10 - low-risk (85%)
  • 11 - straightforward (94%)
  • 12 - straightforward (100%)

Success

The lady is presently engaged

[...] Judging by the sighs emanating from the next room, the young heiress is occupied. You pick the necklace from a pile of discarded corsetry and shimmy back down the drainpipe. [...] you split the take with your accomplice and part on good terms.


Failure

Caught in the act

You are rifling through the lady's [things] when the door bursts open. You are suddenly [facing] a gentleman clad only in his long-johns [...] There is a long moment of mutual surprise. [...]

You have some choice criticisms for your accomplice […]

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