Insist that the books be preserved

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There will be no incineration here. No books up in smoke. If Mr Fires defies you, you tell him, your agreement is null and void.

Unlocked with Ambition: Light Fingers! exactly 308

Success

An Alexandria, averted

For a moment, Mr Fires looms larger still. […]

But then it masters itself. "Very well," it says. "Let our agreement proceed on mutual trust and understanding. […]"

It carefully picks up the lamp. "We need tarry here no longer," […]

[…] The platform ascends.

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An occurrence! Your 'Ambition: Light Fingers!' Quality is now 309 - A conversation with Mr Fires!
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Heartless is dropping… (-5 CP)
You've gained 20 x Romantic Notion
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