An Evening's Loitering
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You are going to need to sleep at some point, though. Send word to a friend asking for help. In the mean time, what approach will you take?Description summary:
The first part of the storylet description varies with 
The Airs of Stillness.
| Airs | Description |
|---|---|
| 1–20 | London's criminals use this abandoned tenement to hide out and plot their mischief. Just across from it is another tenement, mostly empty because of particularly vicious fungus. It's the perfect place from which to spy. |
| 21–40 | Throughout the city there are shops where unusually large sums of money change hands. You've taken a seat at a cafe next to one such boutique. Watch, wait, and see if you can learn something valuable. |
| 41–60 | There are roads pedestrians rarely take. Other passages are more convenient, or better lit, or freer from industrious thugs. Certain wagons, however, often travel these roads. They enter the street empty, emerge the other end well-laden. […] |
| 61–80 | Why do certain members of London Society wander down such a squalid, smoke-blackened alleyway as this? Seat yourself in an apparently off-duty hansom until someone slips down it, and perhaps you can find out. |
| 81–100 | It's whispered that the constables take certain prisoners to this disused pub for 'friendly drinks'. Is this a euphemism? […] right next door to it […] from a bedroom on the first floor, one can see into the old beer garden. Set yourself up and wait. |
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Just sit and sip a spot of tea
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The Airs of Stillness
When Sent
Flavouring the hours It is a good thing you've chosen a blend that tastes almost as good cool as it does hot. Otherwise, you tea would have rapidly turned […] to a saddening disappointment. […] it should be more bearable once your acquaintance arrives.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend's name] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] is keeping watch over a certain building for many hours. They would like your help.
Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Fight your less than laudable laudanum habit
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The Airs of Stillness, 
Indulging a Less than Laudable Laudanum Habit 4
When Sent
Not even a drop You're in such agony that you're aware of the teeth in your head. Nevertheless, you cannot allow your mind to be fogged. Ignore the pain: focus! But here's hoping your acquaintance is here soon.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] is struggling against their laudanum habit to keep watch over a certain building for many hours. They would like your help with the surveillance.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Adopt an Austere approach ( The Airs of Stillness 1-20)
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The Airs of Stillness 1-20, 
Austere 4
When Sent
Sentinel Never mind the unusual musk that permeates from the wooden walls. Ignore the passers-by dressed in all manner of indecorous garb. Ignore the riotous play of children on the roofs. You will not be diverted from your watch.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] is maintaining a disciplined watch over a certain building for many hours, and would like your help.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Adopt a Daring approach ( The Airs of Stillness 1-20)
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Daring 4
When Sent
A magnificent view The telescope you set up is not entirely inconspicuous. But so long as you're manning it, your surveillance will miss nothing.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] is using a very obvious telescope to keep watch on a certain building for many hours, and would like your help.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Resist your Forceful instincts ( The Airs of Stillness 21-40)
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The Airs of Stillness 21-40, 
Forceful 4
When Sent
Perpetual entertainment It's hard to sit still for so long. You can't even read, for fear of missing something. Perhaps you could twiddle your thumbs? If you grow bored spinning your thumbs one way, simply spin them the other. Pretend it's amusing until something eventful happens, or your ally arrives.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] is keeping watch on a certain building, straining against the urge to go in and investigate for themselves. They would like your help.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Be Heartless to get what you need ( The Airs of Stillness 21-40)
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Heartless 4
When Sent
Beneath your notice If you were to be charitable at every moment, you would never have the means to be so. Some may think you callous or cruel; perhaps others see pragmatism in your behaviour. It is irrelevant – your unwavering focus now brooks no interruption, however worthy.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] is keeping watch over a certain building for many hours, ignoring the passing poor who travel bare-foot and hungry. Your acquaintance would like your help.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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While away time as only a Hedonist can ( The Airs of Stillness 41-60)
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Hedonist 4
When Sent
Pleasurable wastes Smoke trails from the cigar, from your mouth. The bottles stored around you are there to keep you alert. Detractors might say such indulgences dull the senses – more fool they. Without your entertainments, you'd fall asleep. And then you'd miss everything!
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Friend] is maintaining a leisurely, probably drunken watch over a certain building for many hours. They would like your help.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Be Magnanimous to get what you want ( The Airs of Stillness 41-60)
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Magnanimous 4
When Sent
Knowledge of the stones A kind word costs nothing, and gleans you a great deal. Those constantly disdained go unnoticed, but see much. Those who live on the streets know them well, and are acutely familiar with the nooks and crannies of the area. There's much they can tell you. Much for you to reflect on while you wait.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
While [your name] keeps watch over a certain building, they show kindness to the London poor. Your acquaintance will be at this for many hours yet, and requests your help.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Indulge your Melancholy while you wait ( The Airs of Stillness 61-80)
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The Airs of Stillness 61-80, 
Melancholy 4
When Sent
Detachment You are an anonymous face, one among many. You wait and watch discreetly [...] perhaps you would do as well standing in plain sight. Londoners might walk past oblivious, considering you as important as a lamppost, or less: you don't even provide light.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Friend] is keeping a lonely watch over a certain building for many hours. They would like your help and your company.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Adopt a Ruthless approach ( The Airs of Stillness 61-80)
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The Airs of Stillness 61-80, 
Ruthless 4
When Sent
Wearied watch You receive regular notes reassuring you that your watch has not been observed. The last implores you to have them relieved. You refuse. This work is important.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Friend] is keeping a strict watch over a certain building for many hours. They request your assistance in the matter.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Adopt a Subtle approach ( The Airs of Stillness 81+)
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The Airs of Stillness 81+, 
Subtle 4
When Sent
Eyes in the dark You are a shadow, indistinguishable from any harmless shape hidden by dark. You are the softest of sounds, the quiet breath of a fan before a dowager's face. Those Londoners who see you, don't notice you. That's as good as being invisible.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has hidden themselves away in the shadows, so they can keep watch over a certain building for many hours. They would like your help.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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Adopt a Steadfast approach ( The Airs of Stillness 81+)
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Steadfast 4
When Sent
It's only a matter of time You remain at your seat, rooted there like a particularly immobile Tomb Colonist. You've waited hours for an acquaintance before. This waiting is no different.
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You will receive:
You have asked [friend] to join you for a bit of loitering. Or more than a bit, depending on how long it takes for your b___dy mark to show themselves.
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] is keeping watch, with relentless patience, over a certain building for many hours. And they would like your help.
- Invited to Loiter [friend] (+1)
- [The Airs of Stillness change…] (random)
Redirects to: Invited to Loiter
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