 
 _setting_name Curved Hallway, Inside Tower 
 _setting_desc The curved hallway is made of large, blocky stones that provide a secure defense. The walls are streaked with dark water stains. Light from thin arrow slits streaks down at angles as the hallway curves gently to the left. An old, wooden door is tucked into the eastern side of the wall. 
 _partner_name guard 
 _self_name noble 
 _self_persona I am a noble of the court. I hold a powerful position in society. I am often invited to banquets from the elite of this kingdom. 
 _object_desc a purse : This purse is pretty small. It's made out of alligator skin and it looks pretty old but still has a lot of life left 
 _object_desc a clothes : The clothes are dirty and torn, and has an awful smell. 
 _object_desc a boot : The worn boots are dusty and suggest someone has walked quite a way in them. 
 _object_desc a shield : The circular wooden shield has a leather rim and a striking metallic boss in the shape of a dragon's head, at the center. 
 _self_emote wave 
 _self_say Good evening guard 
 _partner_say Good evening sir.  May I be of assistance to you today? 
 _partner_emote wave 
 _self_say You see that old wooden door there. Where does it lead?  
 _partner_say That door leads to the dungeon sir. 
 _self_say Ah. I see. I heard voices behind there. They sounded as though they were plotting something.  
 _partner_say There is a beggar in the dungeon that goes by the name Aladdin.  He speaks to himself often.  The poor fool thinks he has a genie! 
 _self_emote laugh 
 _self_say Does he now? What a fool! 
 _partner_say Is there anything else I may help you with? 
 _partner_emote smile 
 _self_act give purse to guard 
 _self_say Yes yes. Take my purse for me for a moment. I have an important note in my robes that I must find.  
 _partner_say I am sorry, but I cannot hold your purse for it could slow me down in protecting the king. 
 _partner_act drop purse 
 _self_act get purse 
 _self_say Well then! Clearly you don't know who I am. I'm a noble! A very important person around here! 
 _partner_say I know who you are, but I serve the king and the king alone! Now tell me your business here before I throw you in the dungeon with Aladdin. 
 _self_say I was invited to a banquet and I am on my way there now. Not that it is any of your business! 
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