Per your instructions, I managed to induce him back into the fold...

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From: Signed with a Waxen Seal

For the agreed salary.

Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 50

• 35 - very chancy (42%)
• 43 - chancy (51%)
• 51 - modest (61%)
• 60 - very modest (72%)
• 68 - low-risk (81%)
• 76 - straightforward (91%)
• 84 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

Under certain conditions...

He prefers that […] you not meet at this time. […] he will receive instructions in writing[…] will attend the office periodically, when his duty demands it, but wishes it to be known that this is on sufferance.

[…] I am sure you will find him a […] satisfactory employee.

[…]

Description summary:
How the report is signed off varies based on the agent sent.

Agent	Signed
Mild-Mannered Mondaine	I remain your faithful adjutant, L
Ragged Recusant	Your ever-capable right paw, T

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•  You've gained 1 x Unilluminated Mole
•  The web tremors... (Sets A Web Awaiting Its Spider to 20)
•  You've gained 1 x Agents Possessed (hidden)
•  You've gained 1 x An Accomplished Plotter
•  You've lost 1 x A Network Under Scrutiny
•  You've lost 1 x Regrowing Clay
•  You've gained 1 x Tremors Upon the Web
• Applied with unknown probability with no An Inkling of Intrigue:
  •  A possibility presents itself. In concert with a similar possibility an Agent can discover in Parabola, this may open up a lucrative opportunity. (Sets An Inkling of Intrigue to 1)

Failure

Is that a fire hazard?

He took some time contemplating the offer. Which is all well and reasonable, but his agreed salary, stored on the premises, was starting to lead certain questions to be asked.

•  You've gained 1 x Plot Reward Scaler (hidden)
•  Suspicion is increasing… (+4 CP)