A Carriage, A Conversation, A Light Caper (Cheery Man)

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0You set off, the Cheery Man providing haphazard directions. ("Left a bit. No, my left. Blinkin hell, 'ere let me. No, the other Tyrant's Garden!") London is swathed in fog today. You see few other souls as the carriage rattles on.
1The streets are quieter here. The towering verdance of Tyrant's Gardens looms out of the fog. The Cheery Man fiddles with something in under his seat. It appears to be a box of chocolates.
2 - 3London rattles by. The Cheery Man's mood perceptibly worsens. He glances over his shoulder, muttering to himself. He shoots you the occasional dark glance, before shaking his head.
4The wrought iron gate of Lowgate Cemetery emerges from the fog. Its sepulchral holdings are shrouded in overgrown greenery. These days, Lowgate doesn't see much use. It's as much a memento for death as it is a place of burial.
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0Gaslights flicker in the fog. London passes by, unseen.
1The sound of wheels is unmistakable. Another carriage is following you through the fog, slowly and inexorably. You are being stalked. Perhaps hunted.
2A rattle behind you. The cab is gaining.
3A loud bang. A wheel thrown? Or a gunshot?

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Perform evasive maneuvers
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    Broad, 100 || 69 - very chancy (41%) || 85 - chancy (51%) || 102 - modest (61%) || 119 - very modest (71%) || 135 - low-risk (81%) || 152 - straightforward (91%) || 167 - straightforward (100%)

    Success

    A covered escape

    Failure

    Unwavering

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Open fire on your pursuers
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    Broad, 100 || 69 - very chancy (41%) || 85 - chancy (51%) || 102 - modest (61%) || 119 - very modest (71%) || 135 - low-risk (81%) || 152 - straightforward (91%) || 167 - straightforward (100%)

    Success

    Fire opened

    Failure

    Unsteady aim

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Full speed ahead!
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    Broad, 100 || 69 - very chancy (41%) || 85 - chancy (51%) || 102 - modest (61%) || 119 - very modest (71%) || 135 - low-risk (81%) || 152 - straightforward (91%) || 167 - straightforward (100%)

    Success

    A very devil of speed

    Failure

    An unpleasantness

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Ask about his wife
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Inquire after his business
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What will he do about the Last Constable?
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Arrival