Choose Wit over Beauty
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From: Attend a ball in aid of a good cause
The Acclaimed Beauty may be pretty, but he is not renowned for his wordplay. One might earn the Barbed Wit's approbation with a little baiting.
Challenge information
Narrow, 
Fascinating... 4 (50% base)
- 6 - modest (70%)
- 7 - very modest (80%)
- 8 - low-risk (90%)
- 9 and above - straightforward (100%)
Success
Who shall remember?
"It is well that this ball is for the relief of gentlemen in reduced circumstances. For once the Beauty has faded a little, who shall remember him?"
That gets a laugh. […] The Barbed Wit nods at you slyly.[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
'Fascinating...' has been reset: a conclusion, or a new beginning?
Seen with a Barbed Wit is increasing… (+2 CP)
Seen with an Acclaimed Beauty is dropping… (-1 CP) (if > 0)
You've gained 9 x Romantic Notion
Failure
Not the right thing to say
"And although a man may be regarded as well-shaped, is there anything of worth behind the bright eyes? Is there aught but a pretty shell?"
[…] The Wit […] looking at you as if you called the Consort a Frenchman. Did you do something wrong?[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
- Fascinating... is dropping… (-6 CP)
Scandal is increasing… (+2 CP)
