Bribe the Dicey Inspector (with money) [-50 Taler]

You are to meet her down by the harbour, in a dark alley behind a disused warehouse and not that far from the Demeter. She appears from the shadows just as you are about to flee your own creeping dread.

"Can’t be too careful," she says by way of greeting. "You weren’t followed?"

The way at least, has not been far

{if The Passage of Time > 95} Your Time in Barenhaven is running out {elseif The Passage of Time > 80} Your Time in Barenhaven is coming to a close {elseif The Passage of Time > 60} You have some Time left in Barenhaven {elseif The Passage of Time > 50} Your Time in Barenhaven is half-way over {elseif The Passage of Time > 30} You have quite some Time left to spend in Barenhaven {elseif The Passage of Time > 15} You have a lot of Time left to spend in Barenhaven {elseif The Passage of Time > 5} Your Time in Barehaven has just begun {else} You are now spending Time in Barenhaven {endif}

{if Creeping Shadows > 1} You were not. {else} You did not notice anything and tell her as much. {endif}

"Well." She pauses to listen for muffled voices and distant footfalls. To the almost imperceptible sound of tame waves kissing the shoreline and rocking the lazy boats. "Well, well, well. Are you ready to be a good buddy who’s helping me with my paperwork?" She stretches out her hand.

You answer by opening your purse.

You have lost 50 Taler

You now have {@69 Talers} Taler

"Thank you kindly. It seems like I’ll never be able to finish that damn report." She smirks. "And after all the hard work you did helping me. Keep your nose clean, First Officer." She turns to leave but stops. "An’ I mean it. I won’t always be there and as much as I like you, I like the job more. So be careful, buddy, won’t you?"

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