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From: Your Labour, and its Fruits


The rats working the thread spinning machines do so by taking turns running on wheels. It is hard labour; paws pounding against the slats. Perhaps they'd appreciate a break.


Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 125

  • 86 - very chancy (41%)
  • 107 - chancy (51%)
  • 128 - modest (61%)
  • 148 - very modest (71%)
  • 169 - low-risk (81%)
  • 190 - straightforward (91%)
  • 209 - straightforward (100%)

Success

A relief

It is a moment before you can get the rats' attention […], a moment longer before they can slow down their wheels […].

"Shift over already?" A rat the size of a cat winks at you. "Time flies when you've drawn the short straw and the worst job."

Description summary:
The last paragraphs vary based on your Work Team quality.

Work TeamLast paragraphs
1The cat-sized rat turns to the Grizzled Gaffer. "A'right," he says, […] trotting off.

"Don't mind them." The Grizzled Gaffer directs you to a pedal powered device. "We all have to do the worst jobs from time to time. Their turn's over. Yours, now."

2The Masterly Machinist sighs. "For someone who boasts […] you certainly complain a lot. My grandpa whines less and he's got arthritis in both his front paws."

[…] the Machinist directs you to a pedal powered device. "[…] You'll be rescued next shift."

3"Oh no. You poor thing." The Eager Engineer's tone does not match her words.[…] The cat-sized rat retreats from her withering gaze.[…] she certainly has the authority here.

[…] the Engineer directs you to […] "It was old fashioned […] But it works well enough."

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Rare Success

Gratitude

It is a moment before you can get the rats' attention to explain your intention […]

"Thanks for that," says a rat almost as large at a cat. "Did you know rats can't sweat? We just get bl___y hot!" He hops from the machine and scampers off.

Description summary:
The last paragraphs vary based on your Work Team quality.

Work TeamLast paragraphs
1"Don't mind them." The Grizzled Gaffer directs you to a pedal powered device. "No one likes this job, but they're the ones built for endurance. They know they're the best at it."
2The Masterly Machinist laughs – a high, chittering noise. "If I remember right, you volunteered[…] Something about 'the only rat fit for the role'?"

Once the cat-sized rat has gone, he directs you to a pedal powered device. "Have at it then. Enjoy!"

3"Oh bless." The Eager Engineer is entirely unsympathetic. "I was almost impressed when you volunteered for the role.[…] More fool me."

[…] she directs you to a pedal powered device. "It was old fashioned even at the Fall. But it works well enough."

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Failure

Insulted

"Who're you calling tired? You think I look unfit? " A mottled-brown rat has drawn herself to her full height. You'd only volunteered to take over, but it seems you chose a particularly sensitive rat.

Description summary:
The second paragraph varies based on your Work Team quality.

Work TeamSecond paragraph
1The Grizzled Gaffer intercedes. "No harm was intended, I'm sure." He inclines his head, indicating that you should move away, and continues soothing the rat. "They're just a human. They don't understand."
2The Masterly Machinist closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. "Please. Leave me to deal with this. You've done enough." From a distance, you observe him encouraging the mollified rat back to her labours.
3"Oo er – you've only gone and done it." The Eager Engineer bares her teeth in sympathy. "We'd better make ourselves scarce. I'll get ma to calm her down."

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