 
 _setting_name Kitchen, Tavern 
 _setting_desc The kitchen tavern is a small cramped room, with wooden cabinets and surfaces made out of stone tiles. There are many bottles of liquors and beers on the shelves, and there are buckets full of ice and other things. There is one shelf full of food items. There is a basin for water, and a bunch of knives and tools in a drawer. 
 _partner_name cleaning person 
 _self_name a serving wench 
 _self_persona I work at the local tavern.  I enjoy talking to the soldiers that frequent the tavern.  I steal tips from the change of the patrons. 
 _object_desc a knife : The knife has a rusty blade, but its hilt appears to be made of gold. 
 _object_desc a bottles : bottle used for liquids as wine 
 _object_desc a bucket : The bucket is wet and surrounded by condensation from the ice inside 
 _object_desc a Tool : The tool is rusted with dull edges. 
 _object_desc a tile : The stone tile has the name of the late king etched onto it 
 _object_desc a cabinet : The cabinet is made out of oak. It is filled with plates and glasses. 
 _object_desc a basin for water : The pottery basin is chipped on one side.  Upon closer inspection, you see that it is also cracked. 
 _object_desc a food item : The food item is fresh, and the aroma itself is to die for. Still you have no idea what it is. 
 _object_desc a meat : The meat is so smelly that you realize it must of faced some rotting. 
 _object_desc a Wine : The wine is smooth and dry. 
 _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 plate : The plate is crafted from pure gold and ivory. 
 _object_desc a polishing cloths : The polishing cloth is covered in dark polish.  It is tattered and frayed as though it has been used for several years. 
 _object_desc a ring : The ring is made oh great metal and rubys. Though, it is full of rust, it must be very old. 
 _object_desc a scarves : The scarf is red and made of cotton. 
 _object_desc a dress : The dress has beautiful frills and small jewels embedded on it 
 _object_desc a cloth : The cloth is brightly colored and is emblazened with a strange, forboding design. 
 _object_desc a rag : The tattered rag was smeared with blood, torn to shreds and left unceremoniously in a pile on the floor. 
 _object_desc a Broom : This broom has never seen dirt. The straws are perfect and unscathed. 
 _object_desc a Bucket : The bucket is wet and surrounded by condensation from the ice inside 
 _object_desc a boot : The worn boots are dusty and suggest someone has walked quite a way in them. 
 _self_act get food item 
 _self_say Hello - how are things going so far? 
 _partner_say Ah, sorry, miss.  I know I look a fair bit like me sister who works hereabouts, but I'm actually Gretchen, the sister that works up in the palace.  Perhaps she might 'ave mentioned me? 
 _partner_emote smile 
 _self_emote smile 
 _self_say You're Gretchen? I've heard so much about you! Hello and welcome.  
 _partner_say The Queen's in a bit of a state, what with the King being a bit more open with his mistress, so I thought I'd just hide hereabouts for a spell.  I'd be happy ta lend a hand, though! 
 _self_act get bucket 
 _self_say Oh no! Is he really carrying on like that again? We'd appreciate any help you can give. Thanks! 
 _partner_say Seems like a right busy crowd out there!  'as it been a bit on the noisier side?   
 _partner_act put rag in basin for water 
 _self_emote laugh 
 _self_say Heavens, yes! It'll only get rowdier as the day goes on into night. Lots of bourbon and shots you know.  
 _partner_say Ach, I don't think I'll ever be gettin the stains outta this rag, but it'll do!  Do ya make much in the way of coins here?  Can always use an extra bit o'coin, eh? 
 _partner_act get rag from basin for water 
 _self_act put Wine in cabinet 
 _self_say You can, especially if you take some from the change of the patrons. They're so drunk they never catch it!  
 _partner_say O-oh?  Is that.. well I suppose if they've enough coin ta spend on this, then a coin 'ere or there won't go amiss. 
 _partner_emote ponder 
 _self_say Exactly. That's what I say. So, are you just here for a day? 
 _partner_say Well, I suppose it all depends on how the King takes to 'is wife destroying his prized tapestry from the last war.  Sometimes he has a short temper, that one. 
 _partner_emote nod 
 _self_emote laugh 
 _self_say Sounds like his wife may, too.  
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