Remind them that time is precious

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From: A Cordial Chat


A little pressure will impede their judgement.

Game Instructions: Gain more Progress.


Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 208.33

  • 143 - very chancy (41%)
  • 178 - chancy (51%)
  • 212 - modest (61%)
  • 247 - very modest (71%)
  • 282 - low-risk (81%)
  • 316 - straightforward (91%)
  • 348 - straightforward (100%)

Persuasive, Broad-type challenge with base difficulty of (41.66 x Venture Challenge Level). The above example is at Venture Challenge Level 5.

Success

A step at a time

Over plates of scones and cups of tea, you nudge the pleasantries toward your scheme. All it takes from there is a touch of their wrist, and a reminder that the opportunity is evanescent. Your mark nods; they do not pull away.


Failure

Too much, too soon

They've hardly bitten into their scone before you [...] take their hand, and remind them that the hourglass is draining swiftly. Your mark frowns. "I'd hoped we'd be free of that this afternoon." They pull their hand away, standing. "Good day."