Courting The Master Jewel Thief
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You were A Person of Some Little Consequence. You have left those days of being a nobody behind; now, you are becoming a Somebody. What grand accomplishments await you? What marvelous conveyances will bear you on your way? What treasures shall gleam in your parlour? Whom shall you get to know? It is time to find out.


This storyline begins with the following opportunity card.

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Remember the Honey-sipping Jewel Thief? [Standard]

He's gone up in the world… You cannot pursue him further if you are already committed.
Unlocked when A Person of Some Importance is: A Significant Individual, A Paramount Presence, A Shattering Force, A Legendary Charisma, An Invisible Eminence, or An Extraordinary Mind.

Smile back

Perhaps you had an affair in the past. Perhaps you turned him down before. Either way, tonight, he's looking appealing.
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Ignore him

You rejected him in the past, and you don't see any reason to change your mind now. But the door may still be open later.

Ensure he never troubles you again

You had forgotten quite how smug his moustache was. Tie the swine's shoelaces together. That'll show him.

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Pursuing the Master Jewel Thief

Do you wish to make him yours?
Unlocks with Courting the Master Jewel Thief 1

Cold feet?

No, you do not wish to take the next step. [This will end your relationship now, should you wish to avoid a costly separation later.]

Give him gifts

He has a magpie's eye for all that glitters, after all.
Unlocked with 1 x Bejewelled Lens, 10 x Diamond, 1 x Venom-ruby.


Help him with a 'job'

Show him you can be a partnership in more ways than one.
Unlocked with 1 x Favours in High Places.


Get him some luxury honey

He still has a penchant for the sweet stuff. Spread a little money around and you might be able to procure one of the specialist blends.
Unlocked with 1 x Comprehensive Bribe.


A romantic meal

Just arrange to spend some time alone together.
Unlocked with 1 x Night on the Town.


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The Master Jewel Thief has been arrested!

This is a real test of your affection…
Unlocks with Courting the Master Jewel Thief 5

Cold feet?

No, you do not wish to take the next step. [This will end your relationship now, should you wish to avoid a costly separation later.]


Persuade the Constables to drop the charges

They will listen to a personal recommendation from someone high up.
Unlocked with 1 x Personal Recommendation, Connected: The Constables 20.


Spring him!

If you have the right sort of contacts, this can easily be arranged.
Unlocked with 1 x Strong-Backed Labour, Connected: Criminals 30, Connected: Revolutionaries 10.


Prepare a legal defence

He is innocent until proven guilty!
Unlocked with 1 x Legal Document.


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Ask for the hand of the Master Jewel Thief!

Perhaps it is time to make your relationship permanent?
Unlocked with Courting the Master Jewel Thief 6.

Cold feet?

No, you do not wish to take the next step. [This will end your relationship now, should you wish to avoid a costly separation later.]


Come to an understanding

Take him with you into a special honey-dream. Ask if he will spend his life with you.
Unlocked with 170 x Foxfire Candle Stub, 250 x Drop of Prisoner's Honey.


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Celebrate with the Master Jewel Thief!

The criminal circles he moves in don't set much store by ceremonies. But there are places you can hold a party.
Unlocked with Courting the Master Jewel Thief 7

Make the arrangements

Your beloved wants to hold a gathering for all his old friends at his favourite Wolfstack tavern. All you really need is enough wine to keep everyone happy. And to pay the landlord to keep outsiders out.
[If successful, this will make him your Constant Companion, disallowing other Constant Companions… unless you are willing to go through the expense and misery of separation.]
Unlocked with 1 x Cellar of Wine, 1 x Comprehensive Bribe.



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