On the Rival, I’ve never had problems with interactions. Just lobbed a run through and had it at 65%, although that’s the highest I’ve ever managed. I’ve succeeded as low as 57, but also failed in that range. I will have to keep fiddling with it. But a quick run on building relationship is on your first encounter, if stagecraft is good, help with the costumes when you meet the bardbrood (I got 13% just on that) and select the option about liking the Bardbrood poking fun at the government. It doesn’t add to relationship, but it doesn’t take away either. Later, when you attend the performance of the Bardbrood while in the Duke’s company, choose the second option (the polite one) for a small boost, plus it makes your Company and Bardbrood happy. Then when you meet Rival down on luck, choose the first option, and for the impromptu competition, go with what best fits your skills. That’s how I got the 65%.
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