Flirt (Draw Steel)
Definition
Flirt covers winning attention and using it: keeping a guard talking, getting a clerk to bend a rule, drawing a noble away from their entourage, making a target feel singled out and generous. It is a Presence skill because it lives in eye contact, timing, and confidence. It comes up at social events, in taverns, and any time a target might respond better to warmth than to argument. It is not mind control; the target decides, and a poor reading of the room backfires.
How it works
Tips
Frequently asked questions
Can Flirt shift an NPC's stance in a negotiation?
The Director may allow it as an argument if the NPC is open to it, with the same risks as any argument that misreads a motivation.
What if the player is uncomfortable with a flirting scene?
Keep it at the level of a charming exchange and resolve it with the roll. Tables set their own limits, and the skill works fine described briefly.