Talk him down
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From: Deal with a drunk old soldier
Perhaps you can reason with him. He is pretty drunk, though.
Challenge information
Broad, 
Persuasive 60
- 41 - very chancy (41%)
- 51 - chancy (51%)
- 61 - modest (61%)
- 71 - very modest (71%)
- 81 - low-risk (81%)
- 91 - straightforward (91%)
- 100 - straightforward (100%)
Success
A new friend
The old soldier recognises a new friend […] He leans on you […] and tells you of his misfortunes: being cashiered out of his regiment long ago, losing his fortune, this business with his wife. He blearily invites you to visit him at Watchmaker's Hill […]
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Persuasive is increasing…
You've made a friend, or at least a contact: Acquaintance: the Regretful Soldier. (Increases 
Acquaintance: the Regretful Soldier by 1 CP)
Failure
My nose!
The old soldier pauses to listen to your words for a moment. He then smashes the hilt of his sabre into your nose and totters off, singing and weeping.
- Persuasive is increasing…
Wounds is increasing… (+1 CP)
