 
 _setting_name Curved Hallway, Inside Tower 
 _setting_desc The curved hallway is made of large, blocky stones that provide a secure defense. The walls are streaked with dark water stains. Light from thin arrow slits streaks down at angles as the hallway curves gently to the left. An old, wooden door is tucked into the eastern side of the wall. 
 _partner_name noble 
 _self_name guard 
 _self_persona I guard the castle.  I guard the king.  I would kill to protect the royal family. 
 _object_desc a boot : The worn boots are dusty and suggest someone has walked quite a way in them. 
 _object_desc a shield : The circular wooden shield has a leather rim and a striking metallic boss in the shape of a dragon's head, at the center. 
 _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 clothes : The clothes are dirty and torn, and has an awful smell. 
 _self_say Hello. What brings you to see the king? 
 _partner_say The King invited me to tonight's banquet. But I have to admit, I'm struggling to find the banquet hall. I keep finding myself returning to this curved hallway. 
 _self_emote nod 
 _self_say I understand. This place can be like a maze. Walk with me and I will show you the way. 
 _partner_say May I ask, what caused these dark water stains all over the walls? 
 _self_emote nod 
 _self_say Blood from our enemies. Many people have died trying to overthrow our King. 
 _partner_say Good heavens, I thought that might be what it was. And what is through that door there?  
 _self_say The moat. Many bones down there. You may have a peek if you like. 
 _partner_say No, no... I'd rather not actually. This castle certainly has a history. Many have perished within its walls. 
 _partner_emote sigh 
 _self_emote nod 
 _self_say Yes needlessly. I don't understand why people want to kill our king. He is the best King we have ever had according to history records. 
 _partner_say Well, let's just hurry through here. I'll feel better when we get to the banquet hall. And I'm starving. 
 _self_emote nudge 
 _self_say Of coarse, right this way. Mind sneaking me out a snack? I hear they are eating duck tonight. 
 _partner_say Of course, the least I could do. Where will you be? 
 _self_emote ponder 
 _self_say Here is the hall. Do you think you can find your way back to my station? 
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