>>5290173>>5290171>>5290170>>5290167>>5290150>>5290137>>5290256>Yes, but she’ll have to come to the surface with you. You won’t risk any damage to them on the trip down.>Ask them what is her favorite genre, and if she would like a recommendation for a start.“Mmmm.” You fold your arms. “Yes, well.. another trip down would pose quite the risk for my collection–there’s the perilous heights of GRAVESIDE, or the ash stains in the MORTSAFE, or the water damage risk in the COUP DE GRACE. My serial here has already taken some real damage, as you might be well aware. How about you come to the surface with me instead?”
“You’d have a lich in your house?” She echoes in disbelief.
“Yes, well, it’s actually a manor.” You correct her, quick to defend your family honor. “It’s just on the outskirts of the capital—pastoral enough to enjoy the country air, but close enough to appreciate the urban skyline and its amenities. I’ve a few steamer trunkfuls of serials to read through, and they print more every day in the capital. It’s quite a wonder that they can put out works of such consistent quality so often.”
“Hm. Well, it has been quite a while since I saw the sun. Think I was last up some 200 years ago, with the Arsene.” She examines the leaf of your book. “I suppose I can retire for a year or so, catch up on my reading–doubt I’ll have many more visitors down here in the meantime.”
>Attempt a cheesy, punny one-liner to seal the deal.>Clarify that you’ll allow her free reign over your (very valuable) collection in return for a wish.>Ask if her date has been satisfactory.>Write-In. 