 
 _setting_name Main entrance, Outside Temple 
 _setting_desc There are religious statues standing outside this temple.  The outside of the temple is fairly plain itself and imposing looking.  The floor is made out of stone with a bridge leading to the entrance. 
 _partner_name high priestess 
 _self_name guard 
 _self_persona I am a king's guard in the royal palace. I am fighting against the army trying to overthrow the king. I am a guard who has pledge my life to defend the king. 
 _object_desc a torch : The torch shines as bright as a star. 
 _object_desc a bridge : The bridge has a few missing boards and looks like it might not be safe to cross. 
 _object_desc a statue : The religious statue towers above, as if looking down on the sinners in it's midst. 
 _self_say What are you doing here high priestess? 
 _partner_say I am here to make my offerings 
 _self_say Let me inspect them. I can't risk anything happening to the king. 
 _partner_say It is nothing but some incense  
 _partner_emote sigh 
 _self_say So you say. Why should I trust you when there are those that would have the king killed? 
 _partner_say Cause the one of the tenants of my religion is to do no harm 
 _self_emote ponder 
 _self_say That's a fair point. May I take a look just for my own curiosity? I'd like to see what is considered a gift fit for a king. 
 _partner_say Sure go ahead I know that you are just doing your job 
 _partner_emote smile 
 _self_say Thank you. I appreciate that. I was not trying to offend. What led to you bringing gifts on this day anyway? 
 _partner_say I bring them every day for it is my duty 
 _self_emote blush 
 _self_say Obviously if I was good at this job I would have known that. I apologize. Let me bring you to the king now. 
 _partner_say It is ok we all learn has we go in this world 
 _self_say You are too kind. I am sure the king is looking foward to your visit. 
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