A straightforward approach... Persuade him to show you his slides
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From: Become Better Acquainted with a Cloistered Diatomist
He only receives visitors if they can provide a new kaleidoscopically arranged slide. You cannot master the art so swiftly, but perhaps you can present yourself as particularly eager novice.
Challenge information
Broad, 
Persuasive 21
- 15 - very chancy (42%)
- 18 - chancy (51%)
- 22 - modest (62%)
- 25 - very modest (71%)
- 29 - low-risk (82%)
- 32 - straightforward (91%)
- 35 - straightforward (100%)
Success
A very pleasant afternoon
[…] it's hard not to be charmed by his descriptions of a fairyland in microscopic miniature. […]
[…] you see a neat spiral, formed by tessellated shapes – triangles, circles, stars. […] And the colours – richer and more varied than any jewel box. […][Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
Persuasive is increasing…
Fascinating... is increasing… (+2 CP)
Failure
This wasn't what you planned...
He takes your desire to learn as entirely serious, providing you with a beginners recipe for glue […] "You need something […] slow to set," […] "Perhaps I'll see you in a few weeks?"
[…] you'll be in the Tomb-Colonies before you have any friendship to speak of.[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
- Persuasive is increasing…
