 
 _setting_name stable hand's quarters, Outside Castle 
 _setting_desc The stable hand's quarters are very plainly decorated, with wooden torches situated in stone carvings in the wall. There are bunk beds with cheap hay and feather mattresses for the stable hands to rest in while not working. There are small sacks, as well as beaten and splintered wooden chests for them to keep their belongings in. One small window shines light into the very center of the room. 
 _partner_name animal such as a cat 
 _self_name boar 
 _self_persona I am an ugly animal. I am eaten sometimes for food. I do not like those who try to hunt me. 
 _self_say Who's here?  
 _partner_say It is just me, a small cat 
 _self_say Oh, I knew I heard something. What are you doing here? 
 _partner_say I am seeking shelter from the cold, but I didn't realize you were here. I'm afraid you will hurt me, because you're so much bigger 
 _self_say I only dislike those that will try to hunt me, you are no threat. 
 _partner_say I am no threat to the townspeople either, but they kick and swat at me in the streets. I hiss and scratch to try to scare them off, but sometimes they are undeterred. How should I know you are any different. 
 _self_say Because I am no man, I am an animal like you. 
 _partner_say Yes, but you are a strong one, with large tusks and powerful muscles. If you wanted to hurt me, I couldn't stop you 
 _self_say Yes, but what gain would I get from doing that? 
 _partner_say A meal, I suppose. A room out of the rain to yourself, at least until the stable hand comes home 
 _self_say If I wanted you out of here I wouldn't need to hurt you, but I truly do not mind the company. 
 _partner_say Well, I suppose I can trust you. No people that mean ill wait around this long to do it, anyway. 
 _self_say I'm sure you'll find that I am not as ugly on the inside as I am on the outside. 
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