Is that an insult?
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From: Address the university
The Dean is looking for speakers who understand the minds of criminals and other vermin.
Unlocked with 
Shadowy 45
Challenge information
Broad, 
Persuasive 60
- 41 - very chancy (41%)
- 51 - chancy (51%)
- 61 - modest (61%)
- 71 - very modest (71%)
- 81 - low-risk (81%)
- 91 - straightforward (91%)
- 100 - straightforward (100%)
Success
"Consider the arsonist..."
Your experiences in the Neath have given you plenty of material for a lecture on the motivations and behaviour of the iniquitous element. […]. Used to dry academic fare, the students are rapt by your earthy tales […] you are paid as agreed […]
Description summary:
You hold the audience's interest with your tales about criminals. You're paid handsomely for your lecture.
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Persuasive is increasing…
You've gained 20 x Fistful of Surface Currency
Failure
"Consider the burglar..."
Your experiences in the Neath have given you plenty of material for a lecture on the motivations […] The professors are incensed that your somewhat racy tales violate several of their pet theories […] payment from the Dean is not forthcoming.
Description summary:
You had good material for a lecture but it upset several professors so there will be no payment for your services.
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- Persuasive is increasing…
