Repay the favour with betrayal

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From: Two of Loins: Kindness

Such deceptions are common in the game.

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Success

Two sides

The Queen does [...] repay her debt; some business dealing involving a vicar and a Ministry auditor, and the sale of a building meant to become a honey-den. But the faded copy of an old contract that she gives the target is [...] impregnated with a poison.

•  Poisoner's Progress is increasing… (+(3 - 1 with The Embalmer's Mark - Tolerance) CP, minimum 1)
•  You've gained 1 x Hearts' Game: Exploits
•  Elusiveness of your Target is increasing… (+3 CP) (applied with probability based on Hearts' Game: Turns this Round) ^{What does this mean?}
•  Poison Tolerance of Your Target is increasing… (+2 CP) (applied with probability based on Hearts' Game: Turns this Round) ^{What does this mean?}
•  Hearts' Game: Counterplay is increasing… (+1-3 CP)
•  You've gained 1 x Hearts' Game: Turns this Round (hidden)