Tally Ho Chapter 1 Guide

## Scene list

### Startup

* A hearty platter of seeded rye toast with butter, three link sausages, four scrambled eggs with a dash of hot pepper, and two large mugs of extraordinarily strong black coffee. (bold++ | soothing-)

* A calming cup of chamomile tea and an antacid tablet. (soothing++ | bold-)
* A cocktail cunningly designed to ease Rory's hangover. (intellect++ | soothing-)
* An attractive iris in a bud vase and a cup of fragrant oolong tea. (culture++ | bold-)

* I sympathized with them regarding this Aunt Primrose, saying she sounded difficult to please but clearly loves them. (soothing + | observe - | primrose +)
* I spoke out rather directly on how sensible such an aunt sounds, and that she ought to be obeyed. (soothing- | culture+ | primrose+ | rory-)
* I told them in no uncertain terms that Aunt Primrose sounded like a menace to all right-thinking people. (bold+ | soothing- | primrose-)
* I said, "Indeed, sir/madam?" (soothing+ | intellect-)

* "People find themselves fond of me. I have an inimitable way about me that is difficult to resist." (soothing++)
* "I am well versed in the liberal arts. One might call me something of a polymath."(culture++)
* "It has been said of me that I have a keen and penetrating mind. One that I would be pleased to use in your service." (intellect++)
* "Very little eludes my notice, sir/madam. You might say that I am rather detail-oriented." (observe++)
* "I speak my mind in nearly all circumstances." (bold++)

* "I have an unfortunate habit of lying and stealing, given the opportunity, often without due thought or reflection." (skullduggery++ | soothing-- | intellect---)
* "My work consumes me at times, to the exclusion of other things." (observe---)
* "I'm reluctant to challenge authority at times." (bold---)
* "A tendency to become overly…emotionally involved with my employer. And I just cannot hide my emotions when they arise." (rory+ | skullduggery--- | persuade++ | emotionally = true)

* I assisted my cousin in her art gallery. (culture+ | intellect+ | bold--- | gallery = true)

* I tidied their living room, making neat stacks of their papers, carefully organizing the sheet music on the piano, and arranging their books by author and subject. (appearance+ | culture+ | gambit = tidied)
	+ go to get dressed
* I mixed them a refreshing pomegranate champagne cocktail, a popular drink amongst the cognoscenti. (rory+ | observe+ | gambit = cocktail)
	+ go to get dressed
* I followed them, and convinced them not to purchase cigarettes.
	+ Through an apt literary quotation. (rory+ | culture+ | gambit = smoking)
		- go to get dressed
	+ By lying to them and telling them that the tobacconist is under investigation for unsanitary conditions. (skullduggery++ | rory- | gambit = smoking)
		- go to get dressed
	+ By inspiring them with the competitive spirit to win the wager with Aunt Primrose. (soothing- | persuade++ | rory++ | gambit = smoking)
		- go to get dressed
* I simply began unpacking my belongings in the servant's room and making myself at home. (bold+ | skullduggery+ | soothing- | gambit = unpack)
	+ go to get dressed

### Get Dressed

* "If it helps in any way, I would be willing to work for free this month, sir/madam." (rory+ | soothing++ | intellect-)
* "If any debt collectors show up, I'll see them out. Never you fear about that, sir/madam." (bold++ | observe- | rory+)
* "Ah…I understand the importance of Aunt Primrose's visit." (intellect++ | soothing-)
* "Most distressing, sir/madam, to be sure." (rory- | observe++ | bold-)

* "I took the liberty of discarding that outfit with yesterday's rubbish, sir/madam. May I suggest an outfit less…sudden in its effect?" I say, calmly.
	+ if your soothing > 50
		- rory+
		- tranquility+
		- appearance+
		- Rory looks presentable, which will gain approval from Aunt Primrose (outfit is true)
		- go to scene: book chat
	+ else
		- rory--
		- tranquility-
		- appearance+
		- Rory looks presentable, which will gain approval from Aunt Primrose (outfit is true)
		- go to scene: book chat
* "Yes; note carefully, sir/madam: it is of course mixed in with the outfits for fancy dress balls. Permit me."
	+ if your observe > 30
		- rory++
		- tranquility+
		- appearance+
		- Rory looks presentable, which will gain approval from Aunt Primrose (outfit is true)
		- go to scene: book chat
	+ else
		- appearance--
		- rory-
		- tranquility-
		- Rory wears a very silly outfit, which will gain disapproval from Aunt Primrose (verysillyoutfit is true)
		- go to scene: book chat
* "An unstylish choice, I'm afraid, sir/madam, but would you permit me to offer a more modish selection?"
	+ if your culture > 25
		- appearance+
		- rory+
		- tranquility-
		- Rory looks presentable, which will gain approval from Aunt Primrose (outfit is true)
		- go to scene: book chat
	+ else
		- appearance-
		- rory-
		- tranquility-
		- Rory wears a silly outfit, which will gain slight disapproval from Aunt Primrose (sillyoutfit is true)
		- go to scene: book chat