Hold back, and let him come to you
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From: A gentleman to remember
This strategy is not without pitfalls, of course; but you are confident you have done the ground-work. And how much better it will be if he believes it is his idea.
Game Instructions: Warning: failing here may mean you have to start over!
Unlocked with 
Fascinating... 5
Challenge information
Narrow, 
Fascinating... 8 (50% base)
- 5 - high-risk (20%)
- 6 - high-risk (30%)
- 7 - tough (40%)
- 8 - very chancy (50%)
- 9 - chancy (60%)
- 10 - modest (70%)
- 11 - very modest (80%)
- 12 - low-risk (90%)
- 13 and above - straightforward (100%)
Success
It worked like a charm.
After just the right amount of catching his eye, you stop. Later, you withdraw […]. […] he follows you to ask if all is well. You thank him shyly for his concern, and this is all the encouragement he needs. […] you have a very pleasant time. […]
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Persuasive is increasing… (+10 CP, up to level 200 + 
Persuasive Gains)
You've gained 400 x Cryptic Clue
Your 'Fascinating...' Quality has gone!
Your 'Seduction: a Rising Artist' Quality has gone!
Failure
That was somewhat humiliating.
You gaze at him, and look away. You repeat the procedure. Eventually, you […] leave the room, […] and let him follow you. But […] you let the pretence slip just a little too early. He […] runs, leaving you ashamed and furious with yourself. […]
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Scandal is increasing… (+1 CP)- Fascinating... is dropping… (-10 CP)
