 
 _setting_name Dining hall, Inside Castle 
 _setting_desc The dining hall is large and airy. Huge candelabras with many candles stand throughout the room. There is one huge wooden table spanning the room that can accommodate a hundred guests. Tapestries with angels line the walls. The chairs are gilded and intricate. 
 _partner_name guest 
 _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 a scepter : On its handle, you see two red gems gleaming like eyes of an animal. 
 _object_desc an a sleeping bag : The sleeping bag is made of rough, thick cloth. It looks old and faded, but it's still in decent condition. 
 _object_desc a hymn book : The hymn book has a cracked leather cover with faded gold foil letters on it. The pages are yellowed and brittle from years of use. 
 _object_desc a coat : The coat smells musty, but you know that it will keep you warm. 
 _object_desc a scarves : The scarf is red and made of cotton. 
 _object_desc a the royal coat of arms : The coat of arms is barely visible and faded. 
 _self_say Your king greets you, peasant! 
 _partner_say Peasant?  I always did say you needed glasses.  I am your cousin Myrtle, your aunt's daughter.  You always invite me to visit once a month you silly old fool. 
 _partner_emote grin 
 _self_emote laugh 
 _self_say Ah, Myrtle, I knew there was a drunkard nearby somewhere. How is my dear aunt? 
 _partner_say Oh, you know her - she hasn't met a piece of gossip that was too outlandish to tell.  I'm surprised she hasn't started a war after that incident with the diplomat's socks! 
 _partner_emote laugh 
 _self_say Oh dear, that poor diplomat. I'm surprised he recovered so quickly. Tell me, has my aunt heard anything about the general disposition of the northern kingdoms? 
 _partner_say Well, she says that the King of Crumulis has been sleeping with his maid.  The Queen accidentally killed their stableboy during a lovemaking session on the balcony, and that their son has the intelligence and looks of a toad!  Does that help? 
 _self_emote laugh 
 _self_say Looks like Crumulis is in dire need of a worthy ruler, and my kingdom is in dire need of expansion. Do you think my aunt would be interested in an alliance to crush them? 
 _partner_say Well, she could certainly try seducing their general again.  Did you know he and your sister were an item forty years back?  That would give you a significant advantage, as he controls the forts guarding the mountain passes. 
 _self_emote groan 
 _self_say Oh I remember that vile old man. And every time I meet him, he gives me a sly wink as if I ever approved of the stunts he used to pull off. My father used to treat him like a brother, but not me. Do what you must - but don't tell me any sordid details. 
 _partner_say Oh, you had best not invite her to visit for some time then - you know that sordid details are her favourite kind of details! 
 _self_act drop crown 
 _self_say She hasn't changed one bit! Oh my dear sister used to...*mumbles drunkenly and tilts head too far to the side* 
 _partner_say That is one of the best imitations of her I have ever seen! 
 _self_act get crown 
 _self_say Oh, how did that get there, you know they don't make these like they used to. *Hic* Where is that blasted court jester?  
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