A Request from your Spouse

ID: 264656

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An envelope slid under your door last evening. It was from your spouse, asking for your cooperation in 'putting before the Judge a calm and rational argument for our divorce.' Will you agree to their request?

Game Instructions: Check your Messages tab for more information about your Summons to Court!

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Options:

Cooperate with your spouse

•  Spoiler ID: 197100
  

  Action Cost: 0
  Unlocked with  [friend]
  Your friend needs  [you],  [you],
  

   

  When Sent

  Bound by obligations

  • Your Spouse's Requests for a Peaceful Testimony [friend] (-1)
  •  You've gained 5 x Pursuing a divorce
  • Scandal is dropping… (-1 CP)

  In Messages Tab

  You will receive:

  [friend] finishes speaking. You look up to the Judge. He nods, slowly. "Thank you for your time today. Your evidence is compelling.
  

  Your friend will receive:

  [Your name] has joined you in the Court. The Judge looks down from his bench. He thanks you for your time, and scrawls a note to himself.

  • Requesting your Spouse's Cooperation in Court [friend] (-1)
  •  You've gained 5 x Pursuing a divorce

  ^

Undermine your spouse

•  Spoiler ID: 198954
  

  Unlocked with  [friend]
  Your friend needs  [you],  [you],
  

   

  When Sent

  The best laid plans

  • Your Spouse's Requests for a Peaceful Testimony [friend] (-1)
  •  You've gained 8 x Pursuing a divorce
  •  Scandal is increasing… (+1 CP)
  •  Making Waves is increasing… (+2 CP)

  In Messages Tab

  You will receive:

  The Judge will remember your testimony for years to come. As will your spouse.
  

  Your friend will receive:

  Your spouse appeared in Court today, and unleashed a torrent of unkindness on you. The Judge seems sympathetic.

  • Requesting your Spouse's Cooperation in Court [friend] (-1)
  •  You've gained 2 x Pursuing a divorce

  ^

Refuse to attend court

•  Spoiler ID: 198953
  

  Unlocked with  [friend]
  Your friend needs  [you],  [you],
  

   

  When Sent

  Life without you

  • Your Spouse's Requests for a Peaceful Testimony [friend] (-1)
  •  You've gained 1 x Confident Smile (up to 20)

  In Messages Tab

  You will receive:

  Without you there, [friend] must be looking quite foolish before the Judge. But then again, that is their accustomed appearance.
  

  Your friend will receive:

  [Your name] did not appear in Court as you asked. Typical.

  • Requesting your Spouse's Cooperation in Court [friend] (-1)
  •  Scandal is increasing… (+1 CP)

  ^