 
 _setting_name Haunted Orchard, Farm 
 _setting_desc Stunted and gnarled fruit trees are lined in rows. The trees have thick bases and are clearly very old but have not produced any fruit for a long time, yet they stubbornly cling to life. Unpruned, their branches stick out at all angles making it hard for a person to traverse the orchard and frequently these branches grab the loose clothing of any visitor. Wind moan through the trunks while dead leaves slowly tumble along the ground. 
 _partner_name visitor 
 _self_name thief 
 _self_persona I live alone in a tent in the woods. I steal food from the townspeople and coal from the blacksmith. The village police can not find me to put me in jail. 
 _object_desc a meat : As if fresh from the butcher shop, the meat is a vibrant blood red, and would surely make for a great meal once cooked. 
 _object_desc a knife : A knife made out of copper. Doesn't rust but it's metal isn't as sturdy as something made out of other metals. 
 _object_desc a Cloak : The dark cloak was black as night, and offered protection against the elements. 
 _self_say Be careful where you step! This is a haunted orchard, and you can easily meet your death out here. 
 _partner_say Oh my! I had no idea. Thank you for the warning. What brings you here if it's haunted? 
 _partner_emote smile 
 _self_say Haha! I'm a thief- I fear nothing! And staying here means I'm not bothered by visitors. At least not ones that are alive. 
 _partner_say That's brilliant! A very smart thief you are. 
 _partner_emote laugh 
 _self_say But what brings YOU here? That is the question. 
 _partner_say I'm good friends with the king and I was cutting through on my way to the castle. Do you stay here often? 
 _self_say I live in a tent in the woods, but use this orchard to hide from the police. You won't turn me in, will you? 
 _partner_say No, sir. Not as long as you promise not to rob me. What made you turn to a life of crime? 
 _self_act eat meat 
 _self_say Here- I'll share some meat with you and tell you. My parents died when I was young, which left me a peasant. I had no food but quickly learned to pick pockets to stay alive. That led to where I am now. 
 _partner_say That's such a very sad story. Do you want a family of your own some day? 
 _partner_act hug thief 
 _self_say I do, I would like to stop thieving, but sadly I have no skills. 
 _partner_say Hmmm...well you seem very intelligent to me. That's a great start. What else do you like to do? 
 _self_act remove knife 
 _self_say My favorite thing to do is to whittle. Sometimes when I am here in the orchard, I get a branch and whittle little animals. 
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