Ask what the rat gets out of it
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From: A Dubiously Shrewd Rat
Is it expecting you to pay for its advice?
Game Instructions: This will advance the story.
Success
Bed and board
"No-no-no, wouldn't dream of it," it says quickly. "[…] I'll do it out of the goodness of me 'eart."
The goodness of the Dubiously Shrewd Rat's heart apparently doesn't prohibit it from living in your sock drawer. "I'm between residences right now."[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
Success Instructions: Look for the Dubiously Shrewd Rat in your lodgings for guidance on important early activities in Fallen London.
You've encountered the Dubiously Shrew Rat (Sets 
Acquaintance: The Dubiously Shrewd Rat to 2)
