Make bobbins
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From: Your Labour, and its Fruits
Challenge information
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50
- 35 - very chancy (42%)
- 43 - chancy (51%)
- 51 - modest (61%)
- 60 - very modest (72%)
- 68 - low-risk (81%)
- 76 - straightforward (91%)
- 84 - straightforward (100%)
Success
A pile in no time
The old factory lathe has been kept in good working order.[…] "I like to make sure everything's in running order. Even the human stuff." He cleans his whiskers. "Them up top might make good on their promises, and I want to be ready."
[see table]Description summary:
The rest of the text varies with your 
quality.
| Work Team | Second paragraph |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Grizzled Gaffer […] nods. "Good job. Proud of you, lad."
The white rat sets to assiduously cleaning his whiskers to hide his embarrassment. "None of that![…]I'm sure you have better things to do." The Grizzled Gaffer leaves you with the lathe.[…] |
| 2 | […] the Mastery Machinist […] "We'll get this one to take over here." He shoos the white rat away. "I'm sure you've someone you'd rather spend time with." The Machinist doesn't wait till he's out of earshot to add. "He has a soft spot for my daughter." |
| 3 | The Eager Engineer winks at the white rat[…] "[…]don't be silly," she teases […]. "I winked at you, didn't I? It's a hint!" The white rat scampers off, clearly flustered.
[…]"He's disappointingly shy. But good at what he does.[…]" She leaves you with the lathe[…] |
[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
Persuasive is increasing…
You've gained 5 x Foreman's Favour
[Ratterbox change…] (random)
Rare Success
A pile in no time
The old factory lathe has been kept in good working order.[…] "I like to make sure everything's in running order. Even the human stuff." He cleans his whiskers. "Them up top might make good on their promises, and I want to be ready."
[see table]Description summary:
The rest of the text varies with your quality.
| Work Team | Last paragraph |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Grizzled Gaffer meets the white rat's eyes[…]. "Good job. Proud of you, lad."
[…] "[…] I'm putting you in charge of making sure this one knows what to do." […] The white rat […] is scrupulous in showing you around […] his work ensures that you can do yours. |
| 2 | "Stand down," the Masterly Machinist nods to the white rat. "We'll get this one to take over here. Just show them the ropes, first." The white rat is scrupulous in showing you around the machine, then[…]he turns to the Machinist, who shoos him away.[…] |
| 3 | The Eager Engineer winks at the white rat. He cleans his face in pleased embarrassment.[…] "He'll show you what you need to know." The Engineer saunters off[…]
[…]The white rat is scrupulous[…], perhaps excessively[…] but his work ensures that you can do yours. |
[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
- Persuasive is increasing…
- You've gained 15 x Foreman's Favour
- [Ratterbox change…] (random)
Failure
Fighting a perfectionist
The rat[…] narrows his eyes in suspicion. "I'm not letting just any human take my job." He points you towards a box of wood. "Show me how good you are, first."
[…]the moment you take a block over to the lathe, he squeaks with horror. "No. Not like that! […]"Description summary:
The rest of the text varies with your quality.
| Work Team | Text |
|---|---|
| 1 | At the noise, the Grizzled Gaffer comes scampering. "I'll find you something else to do. You've got to understand... Some of us have a history with humans." |
| 2 | As soon as the Masterly Machinist sees what's going on, he puts a paw over his eyes. When he has recovered from his frustration, he attempts to intervene. "Come on, they're just another worker!" It's no good. […] You'll have to help elsewhere. |
| 3 | "Oh cats!" says the Eager Engineer, pulling a face. […] "It's not about you. Sorry. Just distrust has been passed down through our families. Our ancestors helped Londoners in the Fall. Some rats are still waiting for we were promised." |
[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
- Persuasive is increasing…
- [Ratterbox change…] (random)
