Go for a glass of wine and a chat

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From: Visit your acquaintance, the Wry Functionary

His office is gloomy as a widower's crypt, but very elegantly appointed. He is always glad to see you and the conversation is invariably entertaining, if roundabout.

Success

Circuitous language

The Functionary describes the complex and rugged landscape of palace intrigue, and suggests routes through, as it were, the mountain passes.

• Acquaintance: Wry Functionary is increasing… (+1 CP, up to 9)
• You've gained (base Watchful) x Cryptic Clue
• You've gained 1 x Favours: The Great Game (up to 7)
• You've gained 1 x Favours: Society (up to 7)