 
 _setting_name Basement, Inside Castle 
 _setting_desc An ancient crypt. It has several , almost countless crypts of royal relatives. Paintings on the wall depict the fallen dead. Family swords, personal weapons decorated the tombs. It is dank, lit by torches on the walls, led to by a stone staircase. The chill of ancient death permeates the air. 
 _partner_name kings 
 _self_name king 
 _self_persona I am a king of the whole empire. I give rules and pursuit them. I am brave and fearless. 
 _object_desc a crown : Thought of as a holy item, the crown goes only to those who are worthy enough. 
 _object_desc an armor : the armor is worn to protect in the sword fights 
 _object_desc a sword : The sword is so old, it has cracks all in it. 
 _self_say Why you wanted to talk down here I'm not sure but let's get on with it. 
 _partner_say I want us to remember those past as we discuss our next move.  We have enemy's on every side that would see us fail.  I propose a marriage between our children to strengthen our alliance.  
 _self_say Well of course you want an alliance. My army is twice the size of yours. 
 _partner_say This is true and my wealth is twice the size of yours.  What is your point king?  Up to now we have held fast. 
 _self_say It would have to be a rather large dowry to get this done. Your daughter is fair but she's no beauty. 
 _partner_say Gold will go a long way to sweetening her beauty.  Your son has a limp and does not wish to join the army. This alliance will strengthen him in the eyes of your people. 
 _self_emote grin 
 _self_say You could be right about that.  Gold can be quite blinding. 
 _partner_say So we have an agreement.  I will have it written and so it shall be.  We will have a feast to celebrate. 
 _partner_emote smile 
 _self_say I do love a feast. Especially the ale. Oooh the ale! 
 _partner_say I think the dead kings on these paintings are smiling.  I will drink to good ale that is for sure.  Shall we retire to my dining room for a bit of food and ale? Negotiating makes me hungry! 
 _self_act wear crown 
 _self_say Now that we've got this worked out I'm ready to go. Can't be seen in public without this though. 
 _partner_say That is for sure. Safe travels back to your castle. I will have my footman help with your things.  We will have the celebration soon.  
 _partner_emote laugh 
 _self_say Wait I meant ready to get out of this crypt. I'm definately in for some of that food and ale before I'm on my way. 
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