The Intemperate Archaeologist

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From: A Chance Encounter at the Ship's Rail


Polythreme's vital charms have drawn her to this steamer. But what eyes she has, behind those steel-framed spectacles!


Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 50

  • 35 - very chancy (42%)
  • 43 - chancy (51%)
  • 51 - modest (61%)
  • 60 - very modest (72%)
  • 68 - low-risk (81%)
  • 76 - straightforward (91%)
  • 84 - straightforward (100%)

Success

Well, hello

[She] notes your glances and strides over to you. "Sea travel is such a waste of a month. But there's no avoiding it in my field. So, what do you do? Perhaps we can have a drink after dinner and talk about it." Shockingly forward for a young lady […]

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Failure

Better talk to her this evening

The Intemperate Archaeologist waves you away from her little section of rail. She doesn't even look at you. If you were of an uncharitable character, you might conclude that she was particularly intemperate last night with a bottle of navy rum.