Recalling the Surface: Persuasive

This is one of four related storylets, each invoving remembering people you knew from the surface and tied to one of the major qualities.

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Surface Ties: the Admirer

When you came to the Neath, you left an admirer behind. Who was that admirer?
Unlocks: Persuasive 12

Someone you used for gain

You never loved them. You didn't even like them. You used them: using people and throwing them away is what you do.

Reward spoiler

One of a long line of admirers

They frequently fall in love with you: it happens often enough to be a considerable inconvenience. You are too charming for your own good, it seems. You do try to let them down gently, but that doesn't always work.

Reward spoiler

Sometimes you think about those who loved you

Many of them were fairly charming, and a few were more than tolerable company. You miss them, very occasionally. Surely none of them would follow you down to the Neath, though. Could even you be that desirable?
A twist in your tale! You are now Recalling the Surface: Persuasive.
Hedonist increase

The true love that you had to abandon

You will never forget your love, and you doubt you will ever love another. But, you came down here for a reason and you will not be denied!
You cannot quite forget your beloved

Who made this storylet?
@Goatdance made me.

You have sacrificed your happiness for a greater purpose, and visions of your love haunt you. No! You cannot allow yourself such. You are down here for good, and there is no hope. Is there?
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* <strong>Recalling the Surface: Persuasive</strong><br/>Perhaps someone from the surface loves you still<br>

A twist in your tale! You are now Recalling the Surface: Persuasive.

* <strong>Ruthless</strong><br/>Nothing can be allowed to stand between you and your goals.<br>

You've gained a new quality: Ruthless at 1. [?]

Reward spoiler

Surface Ties: the Admirer

One of your admirers, whose love you didn't return, has followed you down to the Neath and found you!
Unlocks: Recalling the Surface: Persuasive 2

Let them down gently

You do not love them, but you will not hurt them.

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It hurts, but it is done

There are tears, there are harsh words spoken in moments of passion, there is very nearly a regrettable scene, but you have let them know that you do not return their love. You bid a farewell that borders on the fond, and do not expect to see them again.
Recalling the Surface: Persuasive has increased to 4 - Only Memories!
Magnanimous increase

Exploit them

They didn't mean much to you on the surface, and you have better things to do than look after them down here. Best you get something out of them and move on.
(Persuasive challenge, straightforward at 20)

Reward spoiler

Surface Ties: the Admirer

One of your admirers (victims?) has followed you down to the Neath and found you!
Unlocks: Recalling the Surface: Persuasive 3

Make amends

You resolve to use your considerable charms for more virtuous ends. You shall start a new chapter! Turn over a new leaf! Be good!
Unlocked with 5 x Surface Currency

Reward spoiler

Virtue is its own reward

You repay the pittance you charmed from your former lover, and they are satisfied that you are making a new life for yourself down here. You bid a fond goodbye, after exchanging some interesting gossip.
Lose: 5 x Surface Currency
Recalling the Surface: Persuasive has increased to 4 - Only Memories!
Gain: 15 x Whispered Secret
Heartless decreased

Turn on the charm

You have charmed this one before, and you can do it again. How this time, then? A simple seduction? Breaking down in tears? It's all the same to you.Turn on the charm
(Persuasive challenge; straightforward with 13)

Reward spoiler

Putty in your hands

Your old lover is taken in once more. It's a familiar tune. Eternal love is pledged, and you vow to meet them back on the surface when your business is done in a week or so. They even give you a little money to help with your trip.
Gain: 5 x Surface Currency
Recalling the Surface: Persuasive has increased to 4 - Only Memories!
Persuasive increased

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