See if you can get him to open up
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From: Chat with the Duchess' Private Secretary
He must know some fascinating secrets.
Challenge information
Broad, 
Persuasive 24
- 17 - very chancy (42%)
- 21 - chancy (52%)
- 25 - modest (62%)
- 29 - very modest (72%)
- 33 - low-risk (82%)
- 37 - straightforward (92%)
- 40 - straightforward (100%)
Success
He's not quite indiscreet, but he does drop a few hints.
The Duchess' relationship with the cats of the city is... not quite clear, but she hears a great deal. Her secretary is a treasure-trove of secrets.
Persuasive is increasing…
You've gained 12 x Cryptic Clue
Rare Success
He's forgotten something
The secretary is on to your game of questions. He stands up abruptly, makes an excuse about finding a stone bucket, and leaves. Only a scrap of paper remains. But what a scrap...
- Persuasive is increasing…
You've gained 1 x Compromising Document
Failure
He shuts his mouth like the lid of a box.
Perhaps he'll be more talkative another time.
- Persuasive is increasing…
