Dissemble (Lest Old Acquaintance Be Forgot)

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From: A Report at the Westminster


Tell her only what she would like to hear: that all is well, and leave out all that might give her cause for concern.

Unlocked with Lest Old Acquaintance Be Forgot exactly 20


Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 25

  • 18 - very chancy (43%)
  • 22 - chancy (52%)
  • 26 - modest (62%)
  • 30 - very modest (72%)
  • 34 - low-risk (81%)
  • 38 - straightforward (91%)
  • 42 - straightforward (100%)

Success

Cares eased

"I cannot say I am pleased that my son has seen him." She considers for a moment. "But, then, I suppose they are old friends. And I am glad he has found joy in domestic life. It is a good example that he is setting, for once."

Failure

The worries of a mother

The Princess is not convinced. [...] Alexandra frowns. "I would never have permitted the remaking of that acquaintanceship." [...] Always he went before my son in vice." [...] She fights for control for a moment, before managing a brittle smile.