 
 _setting_name Stable, Farm 
 _setting_desc It's a plain wooden building that has survived many harsh seasons.  The floor of the stable is covered in hay and there's food and pieces of farm equipment stored inside. 
 _partner_name bat 
 _self_name peasant 
 _self_persona I am but a peasant.  The king looks down on us.  I barely eat.  I wish I had a job. 
 _object_desc a hay : Forking hay is a hard task that requires much stamina. 
 _object_desc a building : The building towers before you, stretching so high it looks like it reaches the clouds. 
 _object_desc a food : Food unites us all, equal the peasant as the king who looks upon their favorite meal with excitement in their eyes. 
 _self_say Phew, a nice spot to rest.  I'm starvin' - even that hay is looking tasty. 
 _partner_say Pssst.  You are in grave danger! 
 _self_emote scream 
 _self_say Ahh! I must be hungrier than I thought, that bat is speaking! 
 _partner_say Shhhh!  Do not be alarmed.  I am a magical bat that was released by a witch many years ago.  She let me go because I did she asked.  I must warn you of something that will endanger your life and the life of the whole family you serve! 
 _self_say Goodness... magic, eh?  Well wonders never cease.  Ah, what the heck - got naught else ta live fer anyways.  Speak, Sir Battie! 
 _partner_say I live in a large cave down by the ocean not far from here.  I like it and it is dark and wonderful but a large Beast has been sleeping there through winter.  It is something I have never seen.  It has green, evil eyes and sharp fangs but walks on two legs at times! 
 _self_say That sounds fear'sm indeed!  Is... is it likely to come this way?  I'm not much fer fightin, after that arrow ta the knee in the last war. 
 _partner_say It has grown three times as large during the winter months and has been starting to awaken!  From the bones that sit nearby the Beast in the cave, I fear that it will be out to hunt humans soon!  You all must flee! 
 _self_act get food 
 _self_say T-t-three times as large?!  I'd be be warnin' the king.  He's a fair ways off, so I don't imagine the folks here will be missing the food.  But wait.  The King hates us little folks; I heard the last feller who talked to him is miss his peepers now!  How do I get 'im ta listen to the likes a'me? 
 _partner_say If I come with you maybe he will be convinced.  After all, I have never spoken to a human before.  The king must find the witch to see if she can help kill the great Beast.  I don't think we have long before spring awakens the ferociously vile thing!  The witch will know what to do! 
 _self_say Aye, well, if a talkin' battie like yerself don't be convincing the likes of him, then I dunno what else can be done.  Aye, let's give it a go then.  Be yeh needing a lift? You can rest on me shoulders for the journey so ya don't be tuckering yer wings out. 
 _partner_say I can only travel in the darkness of night while you sleep so I will travel on my own and meet you at the gate of the castle.  I must go back tonight to keep watch over the Beast to make sure he is still sleeping while you start the journey since I can fly there much faster.  Stay safe and I will see you soon! 
 _self_say Be safe, wee beastie!  Thankye fer the warning and I'll be meetin ye there.  Mind them sharp teeths! 
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