How rested and centered is the individual? Can they use their heroic str or magic, or rely on the encouragement of others? What mood are they in? Patient or short fused? --> Next tables determine the social encounter's particulars.
Opponent is either very mild and average for matching wits or is only connecting with the hero's emotional progress about half of where the hero is at.
Taking into account the major pressures or decisions impacting the hero, they are working more toward reaching towards a new source of help or direction (see fate symbols at end).