Run out the clock (Defence)
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From: Defence of (Trial)
No need to complicate matters further by allowing time for arguments or evidence. Just stall for time.
Unlocked with 
Progress of a Trial exactly 3
Challenge information
Broad, 
Persuasive 150
- 103 - very chancy (41%)
- 128 - chancy (51%)
- 153 - modest (61%)
- 178 - very modest (71%)
- 203 - low-risk (81%)
- 228 - straightforward (91%)
- 250 - straightforward (100%)
Success
Repetition
You apologise profusely – but you didn't quite catch what they were saying. And to that last point – what was it again? Once more? Ah. You have the answer right here. If you could just have a few minutes to find it amongst your papers...
Persuasive is increasing…
The trial awaits a verdict. (Sets 
Progress of a Trial to 4)
Failure
Deviation
The judge brooks no such nonsense. You find yourself pressed on every point, any hesitation or uncertainty taken as a sign of ignorance. You end up coming off as woefully unprepared for the case at hand.
- Persuasive is increasing…
- The trial awaits a verdict. (Sets Progress of a Trial to 4)
Scandal is increasing… (+2 CP)
