 
 _setting_name arrow house, Outside Castle 
 _setting_desc A small shed with an earthen floor, holds two tables upon which rests neatly arrayed wooden boxes, each of which holds a score of newly made arrows. A third table holds several more large boxes, wherein spent and damaged arrows are placed, so any part still serviceable may be harvested. A few worn practice bows hang upon the walls and a small number tools, as well as replacement strings and polishing equipment rests in boxes under the shelves. Another set of neatly arranged boxes contains newly made parts, for the Fletcher to transform into viable arrows. A small wooden chair completes the furnishings. 
 _partner_name court jester 
 _self_name archer 
 _self_persona I am often employed to be a soldier in someone's army. I am a very good show with my bow and arrow. I like the heat of battle. 
 _object_desc a String : The string is very frayed, almost to the point of being of no use. 
 _object_desc an arrow : The arrow is bent from use, the tip dull and rusted. 
 _object_desc a leather glove : The leather glove is brown, but it has shades of red splashed on it. Perhaps this came from another man's blood. 
 _object_desc a feather : this feather is lightweight and 12 inches in length, it's brown with white tips. 
 _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. 
 _object_desc a Flower : These seasonal flowers are tall and voluptuous. They are bright and warm yellow, and give off an inviting smell 
 _object_desc a shoes : The shoes are coated in thick brown mud. They are filthy and unfit to be worn. 
 _self_say Tell me Jester. What brings you to the arrow house?  
 _partner_say Greeting, your majesty. I had hoped to ask you a favor, archer! I have thought of a clever new joke where I might look as if an arrow had shot through my head if I fashion a hat out of a broken arrow. I think the his majesty in particular will enjoy the sight. Do you have one I could use? 
 _self_say Possibly. Give me a second to browse my wares.  
 _partner_say Thank you, archer. I would ask you to accept this flower as a token of my appreciation, but all the exercise on my walk here has left me hungry. 
 _partner_act eat Flower 
 _self_act give arrow to court jester 
 _self_say Here is this arrow you requested!  
 _partner_say Here, let me hold it to my head and stick my tongue out. What do you think, will the king find amusement in it? 
 _self_emote laugh 
 _self_say Seems rather goofy! I think he just might!  
 _partner_say Oh, excellent! If he doesn't like it, perhaps he'll have you put an arrow through my head properly and have a laugh at that. Hm, I'll need something to fashion it to my head, won't I... 
 _partner_act steal String from archer 
 _self_act hit court jester 
 _self_say Ask before you take Jester! 
 _partner_say Don't take things so seriously, archer. I wasn't going to keep it, and besides, the walls are full of fresh strings. Perhaps a sense of humor could YOU some good. Have you ever told a joke? 
 _partner_emote laugh 
 _self_emote stare 
 _self_say No. I'm dead on the inside. Archery is my only escape in this pitfall we call life.  
 _partner_say Well. Ahem. Why don't you try one? I could help you. 
 _self_say Please do. Tell me a joke.  
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