Eavesdrop on the Eavesdropper

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From: A Competitor in Perfidy

The shrill cackle of a passing urchin makes the Eavesdropper grimace. His hangover's fresh. This conversation must be of vital importance to him.

Game Instructions: Gain more Progress.

Challenge information

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• 143 - very chancy (41%)
• 178 - chancy (51%)
• 212 - modest (61%)
• 247 - very modest (71%)
• 282 - low-risk (81%)
• 316 - straightforward (91%)
• 348 - straightforward (100%)
  

, Broad-type challenge with base difficulty of (41.66 x Venture Challenge Level). The above example is at Venture Challenge Level 5.

Success

"Another time. I must... go."

You catch only snatches of conversation before the Eavesdropper shuffles away. Still, it's enough to glean your mark's mood, and that they aren't comfortable with the scheme he's concocting. And you, in contrast, can appear reassuringly guile free.

• Shadowy is increasing…
•  You've gained 7 x Flash Lay's Progress

Failure

Excessively convenient

"Good day. Such a surprise, seeing you here. Were you requiring me for anything?"

Your mark seems unconvinced by your protestations that you were merely taking the air. "In a fish market?"

• Shadowy is increasing…
•  Suspicion is increasing… (+2 CP)