 
 _setting_name Mess Hall, Inside Temple 
 _setting_desc The mess room is filled with simple brown wooden tables. They are rough, their edges sharp and not sanded. They are crooked and wobbly. Simple matching wooden chairs are around the tables. The walls are dark, but there are holes for windows. The air smells like freshly baked bread. 
 _partner_name families 
 _self_name villager 
 _self_persona I live in a very old village on the bad side of the country. The villagers are nice where I live but we get a bad reputation. The forest behind my village is known to have magical creatures in it. I know the villagers are not allowed in the forest but we want to explore and find something new. 
 _object_desc a Canteen : The canteen is well worn and has a chipped circular wooden base and a dark leather strap 
 _self_act drink Canteen 
 _self_say Aye!? How goes things in your neck of the woods? Care to sit and share a drink? Maybe more? 
 _partner_say Greetings! Things are well.  My family is safe and fed and we have a roof over our heads! How are you on this fine day? 
 _partner_emote smile 
 _self_emote laugh 
 _self_say Always good to hear of someone doing well in these times. I do grow weary of this simple life sometimes. So much grandeur and mystery to behold even in our own back yard. I see this bulky unwieldy adventurers come and go, pockets overflowing with coin. Sometimes i feel as though i have the grit to join their ranks, but as of yet i am only a champion among the barmaids. HA! HA! 
 _partner_say Ah, but it is a noble calling! You bring a great many folk pleasure and, I dare say, relief.  As for me, all I know is this village and am a family man now.  The days for wild adventures are behind me but my children are adventure enough now! 
 _partner_emote laugh 
 _self_say Ahh, once an adventurer yourself? Please do regail me of your experiences in the mystical forest? I have heard many wonders abound in those woods. 
 _partner_say There is little mystical about them.  People talk of dryads and fairies in there but all you'll find is mist and fireflies.  Still, fairy stories are good to tell the children, are they not? When I was younger I sought adventure but the greatest adventure that I have found is when I settled down. Ironic, no? 
 _self_emote grin 
 _self_say Ha! There is no scarier beast than a lady scorned i hear. I wish to set out into the wood and poke around a bit. Your sons, are they up for a little adventure? 
 _partner_say My sons are a little young for adventure.  I am sure that they will seek them out in time, though.  Be sure to take a stout staff with you .. you never know what might try to poke you back while you are out there.  As I said, there is little mystical that I found but there is still some wildlife in those woods! 
 _self_say Thank you for your kindly advice. At the very least i may return with some pelts and make a little coin.  
 _partner_say Pelts and meat are always in demand.  Do I smell fresh bread? There's a fragrance that will make a mans mouth water and his belly rumble! 
 _partner_emote smile 
 _self_say Aye. Thats Helga's own recipe. Care for a loaf? We can split it. Always helps me catch my alance again when i've got too much ale in me. 
 _partner_say That sounds grand, friend! I have always said that breaking bread is one of the most important things for family and community! 
 _self_emote nudge 
 _self_say Indeed. Tell me friend. Do you know why the Guards bar us from the forest? If theres nothing but fireflies mucking about in there, why all the precaution? 
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