Courting The Master Jewel Thief

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.

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This storyline begins with the following opportunity card.

Remember the Honey-sipping Jewel Thief?

He's gone up in the world. Well, the criminal underworld. Now here he is at a Society soirée, head to toe in black velvet, smilingly wolfishly at you over the hors d'oeuvres. [You cannot pursue him further if you are already committed.]
Unlocked with A Person of Some Importance 1.

Smile back

Perhaps you had an affair in the past. Perhaps you turned him down before. Either way, tonight, he's looking appealing.
(No longer available if you are Committed.)

Reward spoiler

By the end of the evening, you've exchanged more than glances. This could be the beginning of something special.
A twist in your tale! You are now Courting the Master Jewel Thief.
You've gained 3 x Diamond

Ignore him

You rejected him in the past, and you don't see any reason to change your mind now. And maybe later on, you'll find someone else you'd rather share your life with.

Reward spoiler

A shrug, a sigh.

He seems keen to remind you of your old acquaintance, however fleeting or intense it was for you. You remain disdainful. At the end of the evening, you find a little gift in your pocket.
Gain: 1 x Diamond

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.]

Reward spoiler

A chilly little note

You send a letter, politely cancelling your next social engagement. You are regretful. No reply is forthcoming. What did you expect?
Scandal increase
Your 'Courting the Master Jewel Thief' Quality has gone!

Give him gifts

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

Reward spoiler (Unknown)

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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.

Reward spoiler

A coup

A certain Countess, richer than Crassus and Croesus combined, is staying at the Palace this week. You call in some very hard-won favours to find out the security arrangements, and your friend is able to steal her diamonds right from her bedchamber. A fine night's work.
Courting the Master Jewel Thief increase (3cp)
Gain: 5 x Diamond

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.

Reward spoiler (Unknown)

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A romantic meal

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

Reward spoiler

A twilit delight

It took some time to arrange the night, but it was worth it. Dinner and dancing at Dante's Grill, a stroll along the banks of the Stolen River. You stop to watch the bats as they swoop down to catch the coins of moonish light glinting on the water, and he kisses you gently and slides an arm around your waist.
Persuasive increase.
Lose 1xnight on the town.
Courting the Master Jewel Thief has increased to 2!

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.]

Reward spoiler (Unknown)

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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.

Reward spoiler

A word in the right ear

Your contacts are impeccable, and it only takes a brief flurry of messenger bats to get the whole thing swept under the carpet. Your friend is suitably grateful.
An occurrence! Your 'Courting the Master Jewel Thief' Quality is now 6 - Intention!
Connected: The Constables decrease (20-25cp or so)
Gain: 5 x Diamond

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.

Reward spoiler (Unknown)

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Prepare a legal defence

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

Reward spoiler (Unknown)

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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.]

Reward spoiler (Unknown)

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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.

Reward spoiler

'Anything.'

You offer the honey-dealer candles to ensure you are not disturbed, and then you feed the jewel thief the honey you've saved. You hold his hand. You dream that you are on a boat together, under a hot blue sky, fingers trailing in the cool green water. You talk. He accepts. A kiss in a dream is even sweeter, sometimes. [You are one more step away from making him your Constant Companion!]
An occurrence! Your 'Courting the Master Jewel Thief' Quality is now 7 - Intention!

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.

Reward spoiler

A rowdy gathering

There's dancing and drinking and arguing, but everyone is here to celebrate with you, and the rowdiness is good-natured. By the end of the evening, among the spilt beer and the guttering candles, you're dancing alone with eyes only for each other. It's enough to bring a tear to the eye of the most grizzled old smuggler.
Your 'Courting the Master Jewel Thief' Quality has gone!
An occurrence! Your 'Master Jewel Thief' Quality is now 1!
An occurrence! Your 'Committed' Quality is now 1!
Lose: 1 x Cellar of Wine
Lose: 1 x Comprehensive Bribe

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