The twelfth woman

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From: Match day


The substitute player has been taken ill. Infernal poisoning is suspected, of course, but the Ladies' captain is the picture of yellow-eyed innocence. Can you step in?

Unlocked with Connected: Benthic 15


Challenge information

A matter of luck: It could go either way (success chance: 50%)

Success

Thwack!

A solid forward drive sends the Ladies' fielders sprawling[…]. […] You're putting on a good show[…]. Perhaps you'll be considered for the first XI next term. […] the Ladies' pace bowler whispered in your ear[…] a foul curse or a unique offer.

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Failure

Not today

Alas, the captain of the Benthic XI doesn't feel the need for a substitution yet. Dressed in a rather motheaten spare sweater, you watch the proceedings from the pavilion. The sandwiches are pretty good, though.