Approach a senior maid

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From: Candlefinder: Canvassing the Servants


Hint at a little of what you know, and see how she reacts.

Unlocked with Detecting... 4


Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 100

  • 69 - very chancy (41%)
  • 85 - chancy (51%)
  • 102 - modest (61%)
  • 119 - very modest (71%)
  • 135 - low-risk (81%)
  • 152 - straightforward (91%)
  • 167 - straightforward (100%)

Each point of Persuasive adds 1 point of Watchful.

Success

"With Mme F_____? In the garden?"

Her eyebrows raise so fast they practically hit the ceiling. [...]

Description summary:
The remainder of the description varies with the case you're on.

Candlefinder: CaseDescription
The Missing CombThe Captivating Princess's chambers? The very mention of the place makes her shiver. No one on the staff would dare.
The Wayward WillThe Earl died that very evening? He did seem rather agitated, come to think of it.

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Failure

Shrugged off

As you walk up to her, you notice two things: the single strand of grey-black hair sticking out from her tight bun, and the wild look in her eyes. This woman has no time for dilettante detectives.