The Almost-Queen

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Description summary:

KatabasisDescription
20Alexandra regards you for a moment, and then turns to her son. [...] He [...] explains the circumstances of his bodyguard's accident, and his revelation of his identity to you. After a few minutes, she holds up one white-gloved hand. He falls silent.
22"We will be in London for several days. [...] my son now lacks a guide. You adopting that role could solve two problems. [...] I can promise compensation for your time [...] If you are suitable, that is. Tell me that you are suitable."
23[...] You dine together on clams and champagne, imported at [...] nose-bleeding expense. The Princess finishes less than half of hers and spills the champagne absent-mindedly. Albert Victor clears his plate.

At last, the Princess seems ready to retire [...]

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Address the Princess Alexandra
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    Unlocked with Katabasis exactly 20

     

    Success

    Secrets spilled

    • Chambersoftheheartsmall.png You are in conversation with Princess Alexandra. (Sets Katabasis to 22 - You are embroiled with an Evasive Aristocrat)

    Redirects to: The Almost-Queen

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You are your own reference
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    Unlocked with Katabasis exactly 22

     

    Challenge information

    Broad, Persuasive 25 || 18 - very chancy (43%) || 22 - chancy (52%) || 26 - modest (62%) || 30 - very modest (72%) || 34 - low-risk (81%) || 38 - straightforward (91%) || 42 - straightforward (100%)

    Success

    Rarely impressed

    • Foxsmall.png Persuasive is increasing…
    • Fallenlondonsmall.png You've gained 1 x Prince's Enchantment
    • Chambersoftheheartsmall.png You have been appointed a guide to the Prince Albert Victor. (Sets Katabasis to 23 - You are embroiled with an Evasive Aristocrat)

    Redirects to: The Almost-Queen

    Failure

    A compromise

    • Sunsetsmall.png You've gained 1 x Prince's Disenchantment
    • Chambersoftheheartsmall.png You have been appointed a guide to the Prince Albert Victor. (Sets Katabasis to 23 - You are embroiled with an Evasive Aristocrat)

    Redirects to: The Almost-Queen

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You have done this before
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Make your exit
  •  Spoiler 
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    Unlocked with Katabasis exactly 23

     

    Success

    A packed itinerary

    • Chambersoftheheartsmall.png Pursue the Prince's itinerary and report back to Princess Alexandra after each visit. (Sets Katabasis to 25 - You are embroiled with an Evasive Aristocrat)
    • Crown2small.png You have delivered your report. The evening is yours to spend with the Prince. (Removes An Audience with Alexandra) (hidden)

    Continued in Reunion: The Prince's Wishes

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