Dealing with the Last Constable, once and for all

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From: Working with the Cheery Man

Action Cost: 0

That business with the Cheery Man's nephew was the last straw. He wants his daughter - the Last Constable - out of the picture. "She's still family," he says. "Don't be too rough. But I need this over with."

Unlocked with Family and Law exactly 3

Challenge information

Broad, Dangerous 20

• 14 - very chancy (41%)
• 17 - chancy (51%)
• 21 - modest (61%)
• 24 - very modest (71%)
• 27 - low-risk (81%)
• 31 - straightforward (91%)
• 34 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

Collared

[…] It doesn't take long. The Last Constable was never circumspect […] But, how she fights! […]

Perhaps the favour of the Cheery Man will provide a stepping-stone to respect and wealth in London's darker corners.

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

• Dangerous is increasing…
• An occurrence! Your 'Family and Law' Quality is now 4 - The Last Constable is gone from London, for now!
• You've chosen to aid the Cheery Man against the Constable. (Sets The Cheery Man and the Last Constable to - Favouring the Cheery Man)
• You've completed, or cancelled, your meeting with the Cheery Man.
• You've gained 1 x Magnificent Diamond
• Renown: Criminals is increasing… (+? CP)
• You've gained 3 x Favours: Criminals (up to 7)
• You've gained 1 x Favours: The Docks (up to 7)

Failure

Not there

Perhaps the Last Constable has a few allies left. You can't find her at any of her usual haunts. Could someone be sheltering her? Keep trying.

• Dangerous is increasing…