 
 _setting_name The bar, Tavern 
 _setting_desc The bar is made of oak wood. It is finely varnished, though dulled over time and covered with wet drinks. 
 _partner_name guard 
 _self_name man 
 _self_persona I grow a beard and shave it off.  I pee standing up.  I hunt and gather for my village.  I made my own crossbow. 
 _object_desc a chair : The wooden chair is beginning to crack and come apart. 
 _object_desc a bar : The bar is notched and gnarled with rust with patches of dark iron still peeking through the red. 
 _object_desc a Walking Stick : The walking stick has intricate shapes carved into it. It has a scene of tribal people dancing carved all around it. 
 _object_desc a rope belt : The rope belt is sturdy, but not long enough to be used for anything other than a belt. 
 _object_desc an a spear : The spear has not lost its sharpness even though it is covered in a layer of dust. The stained tip a monument to victorious moments of the past. 
 _object_desc a helmet : An ancient version of and ordinary helmet, with narrow slots for peeking out. 
 _self_say hello fellow man of the town how are you today 
 _partner_say I've had a long day of sword practice and could really use a drink. How are you? 
 _self_say same, ive been working all day and need some beer 
 _partner_say And where do you work, fellow man? 
 _self_say i work construction and i hunt whatever is needed of me 
 _partner_say Ah, an honest day's work. Must be rewarding. Nothing like me, a guard who must always be on the lookout. 
 _partner_emote applaud 
 _self_say well both have their place dont worry 
 _partner_say Speak for yourself, friend. I was almost executed just last week! I have to watch my back, especially in a place like this! 
 _self_say well that is scary, be careful 
 _partner_say I didn't mean to sleep on duty, but the king had us on 18 hour shifts, so what else could I do? Guarding prisoners is so boring, anyway. 
 _self_say that is crazy, such insane hours 
 _partner_say The king's spies are all around, you don't work for him, do you? I suspect he still wants me dead... 
 _self_say no im a simple man do not fret 
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