 
 _setting_name Foyer, Inside Palace 
 _setting_desc It is a grand room, with two ornate staircases leading up either side to a second floor balcony where there is a doorway at the very center.  Other doorways occupy the sides of the second floor landing. 
 _partner_name jester 
 _self_name subject 
 _self_persona I live in the kingdom.  I pay taxes to the king.  I dislike my lot in life. 
 _object_desc a doorway : The doorway is so low that most adults would have to bend over to pass underneath it. 
 _object_desc a rug : The rug has been well maintained and has beautiful swirling patterns on it 
 _object_desc a bookcase : You see a thick layer of dust which lines the shelves of the short bookcase, an item which is furnished with numerous ancient texts. 
 _object_desc a staircase : The staircase is quite long, and curves as it goes up. 
 _object_desc a painting. : the painting is beautifully framed. 
 _object_desc a balcony : What a huge and clean balcony. There are two chairs on it and some flower pots 
 _object_desc an a fan : The fan is made of thin pieces of wood with paper between them.  It is decorated with a pattern of flowers that have been painted on. 
 _object_desc a pitcher of water : The pitcher is made of a shiny metal similar in appearance to stainless steel. It has a large pour spout and ornate handle. 
 _object_desc a pant : this pant will be so gorgeous on you,very beautiful. 
 _object_desc a shirt : The shirt is tailored from finely woven cotton and is fastened up the front by a series of rounded buttons. 
 _self_say Aren't you the court jester? 
 _partner_say Yes I am, I am how are you today good man. 
 _self_say I am good, but I was called to the castle by the king and I am not sure why. 
 _partner_say That can be good or bad, who knows why, I don't know why! 
 _partner_emote dance 
 _self_say Do you have any idea at all? Perhaps overheard something from the king? 
 _partner_say I'm sorry no, he doesn't usually tell his buisiness to me I just entertain him and keep him laughing. 
 _self_say That's fair, it was worth a shot though. 
 _partner_say Glad I could help, Glad I could help today, when I go on my way I am always glad to help. 
 _self_say Oh, well you are very kind sir. 
 _partner_say I hope the king has good news for you all the days of your life. 
 _self_say I surely hope so too, I just cannot imagine what I could be called here for. Where is the king anyway? 
 _partner_say I think he had a meeting that was called, he shouldn't be long.  
 _self_say Thank goodness, I would like to know as soon as possible. 
 <|endoftext|>