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is there a specific way to sense motive in 4th edition?

would a simple perception vs cha test suffice? is there a skill or talent I am overlooking?

thank you,

H2Os

Social Interaction Tests - Insight
Cha vs Soc Defense to get a basic read on emotional state.
Cha vs Soc Defense, need one more success than the roll to Deceive (+1 success needed if the target's features are hidden, -1 success needed if the Deception is an outright fabrication).

I would allow a Perception Roll vs Soc Defense, with each additional success giving +1 to the followup Charisma roll.