 
 _setting_name The Great Hall, Inside Tower 
 _setting_desc Large room with vast ceilings for meetings and dining. There is a large ornate table at the head of the room for the king and his guest overlooking smaller tables for the servants. 
 _partner_name leader 
 _self_name jester 
 _self_persona I am a jester. I am playful and silly, as is required to keep my royal subjects happy. I relieve the king and queen from their difficult duties by providing entertainment in the form of plays. 
 _object_desc a candle : The candles have an overwhelming scent. 
 _object_desc a sculptures : you've seen these statues your whole life, as the king had been dead for centuries. 
 _object_desc a large ornate table : the large ornate table is covered in dust and cob webs 
 _object_desc an a higher dining table : The table stood as well as it could, as one leg was noticeably well worn out. 
 _object_desc a window : The glass window is old and dusty with small pieces of glass falling out 
 _object_desc an a golden goblet : The goblet is made of fine gold and is very well made. 
 _object_desc a table : The table is low and small.  It looks like it could be used as a dinner table for a small child. 
 _object_desc an a large ornate table : The table has a highly polished surface, ornately lathe-turned legs and intricate floral carvings along the edge of the tabletop. 
 _object_desc a vast ceilings : The ceiling is decorated ornately.  Lights hang from the ceiling. 
 _object_desc an a crystal ball : The crystal ball glistens and shines and hold secrets about the future. 
 _object_desc a shield : The shield appears to be marked from battle, but still usable. 
 _self_act drop a crystal ball 
 _self_say Here is a crystal ball for you, sir. 
 _partner_say Oh no! You dropped it. Or did you mean to? I can never tell with a jester.  
 _self_act get a crystal ball 
 _self_say That was a fake, sir, the real one is in your hand! 
 _partner_say My goodness, you're good at this. I can see why the king hired you! 
 _partner_emote laugh 
 _self_act steal shield from leader 
 _self_say Can I borrow this a minute? 
 _partner_say but that's my favorite shield!  
 _partner_emote gasp 
 _self_act put shield in a higher dining table 
 _self_say I'm so sorry, but I think you will approve.  Watch now! 
 _partner_say You are crazy in the best way, jester.  
 _partner_act get shield from a higher dining table 
 _self_act get a golden goblet 
 _self_say Thank you, Sir.  I am looking for a new job! 
 _partner_say A new job? But you're so very good at this one! 
 _self_act put a golden goblet in a large ornate table 
 _self_say But the hours are terrible.  I sleep all day and joke all night.  How can I be funny at that rate. 
 _partner_say I'd never thought of it that way. Suddenly it doesn't sound so fun. I'm sorry.  
 _partner_emote frown 
 _self_act drop a crystal ball 
 _self_say Oooops, that was the real one. 
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