Talk the villain out of revenge

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From: Surface Ties: the Assailant 1


Perhaps you could solve this without bloodshed. Or, you know, with just a bit of bloodshed.

Unlocked with Recalling the Surface: Dangerous 1


Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 1

  • 1 - chancy (60%)
  • 2 - straightforward (100%)

Success

"What good does this do you?"

Initially, the villain sneers at your words; but your heart-felt speech (interrupted only for a headlock and light face pounding when your audience becomes quarrelsome) eventually strikes home, and he pauses. He begins to speak of a new life […]

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Failure

Having none of it

Your villain sneers, and lunges for you. A brawl ensues. You trounce him soundly, but you do wonder if it will do either of you any good. You do not expect to see the villain again.