Allow him to play the hero
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From: Plumb the Firebrand's secrets
A tear or two, a sigh, a whispered reassurance that all is well – no, really, it is far too trivial a matter to bother him with...
Challenge information
Broad, 
Persuasive 80
- 55 - very chancy (41%)
- 68 - chancy (51%)
- 82 - modest (61%)
- 95 - very modest (71%)
- 108 - low-risk (81%)
- 122 - straightforward (91%)
- 134 - straightforward (100%)
Success
"Please do not cry. Is it a... delicate matter?"
He is solicitous, in his reserved way. You promise to call on his aid should you need it.
"And I may have need of you," he says, gravely. "Someone of your resource. Your passion. Though I would not have you risk yourself..."
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Persuasive is increasing…
An occurrence! Your 'Intimate with a Revolutionary Firebrand' Quality is now 10!
You've gained 1 x Collection of Curiosities
Failure
"Oh, good. So, as I was saying..."
He takes you at your word and continues to talk about the oppression of the Clay Men. Humph.
- Persuasive is increasing…
- Intimate with a Revolutionary Firebrand is dropping… (-1 CP)
