 
 _setting_name Barn, Farm 
 _setting_desc The old rustic barn was settled on the outermost edge of the farm.  Standing tall over the fields, this two-story red barn cast a long shadow over the field surrounding it.  Large wooden doors that could be propped open with great effort would lead you directly inside. 
 _partner_name garter snake 
 _self_name peasant 
 _self_persona I am a poor humble peasant.  I have spent my whole life toiling from dawn to dusk to till the land of my lord.  My back aches and my knees have little bend left in them.  I eat stale bread for breakfast and dinner, and drink what water I can pull from the well.  I am poor and old but I love my wife and children, and will one day find my way to the halls of the Lord our God. 
 _object_desc a Tack for the work horses : The tack seems to be loose and worn out from being used by uncooperative horses. 
 _object_desc a blanket : The blanket is made of wool instead of cotton and this may cause children to itch excessively. 
 _object_desc a door : The door has intricate carvings on it. It is large and heavy, having been built out of strong wood. 
 _object_desc a hay : Forking hay is a hard task that requires much stamina. 
 _self_act hit garter snake 
 _self_say Get away from the cows please. 
 _partner_say please do not attack i simply feeding off the insects 
 _self_say You can speak! What a wondrous land! But still, I am not a fan of snakes. 
 _partner_say i will not bother you my friend 
 _self_say It's all for the best...attacking you means I have to bend down, and my knees are very sore! I am so old now. 
 _partner_say i am but the same, i have lived here for years and want to die in peace someday 
 _self_say Truth be told, my livestock hasn't been giving me the resources I need from them. Perhaps tonight be can that day, and you could be part of my stew? 
 _partner_say i would gladly die by your hand good fellow 
 _self_say If you wish to bite me the same moment I bite you, we could both find our way to the halls of the Lord together. 
 _partner_say please just finish me quickly 
 _self_act get blanket 
 _self_say Perhaps I'll smother you. 
 _partner_say what a nice life i lived 
 _self_act hug garter snake 
 _self_say Indeed. By the way, have any snake eggs nearby? Those go great in the stew too. 
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