Stunned by the implications - and possible repercussions - of your answer, you retreat to your library and return, 12 days later, with... what?

She said that in many cases anxious relatives were afraid to raise concerns because of possible repercussions.

There are so many possible repercussions, from serious physical harm to being looked down on by friends.

However, many harassment targets fear to make reports because of the possible repercussions.

In scripted situations, the main character may also choose a response from a predefined set which has an effect on the outcome of the discussion and possible repercussions.