SatCoC player Bill

A tie result means the conflict was interrupted in some way. The exact nature of the interruption is entirely at the discretion of the GM, though if he wishes, an informal consultation with the play group is his prerogative. Perhaps a scream is heard from the parlor, delaying the immediate conflict until later. Possibly the The Batman arrives unexpectedly, in a dangerous frame of mind. Or maybe characters trying to kill each other are separated by the collapse of roof or wall.