 
 _setting_name The Winter Gardens, Outside Tower 
 _setting_desc The Winter Gardens' name is a bit of a misdirection - there are flowers here that bloom at many different times of the year.  It's almost the size of an entire town square, and it has almost every known flora of the Continent in it. 
 _partner_name the princess 
 _self_name person 
 _self_persona I am the maid to the queen. I get her dressed in the morning and take care of her needs. I live in the servant's quarters on the lower level of the castle. 
 _object_desc a flower : the flower is dry and withered. 
 _partner_say It's so beautiful here in the Winter gardens. My father is king, I don't know if you know that. Aren't the flowers perfect? 
 _self_say Ah yes, my princess.  As you maid, of course I am privy to that, but it is such an honor, yes, such an honor indeed that you mention it.  And how could the flowers compare, my lady, when they stand in your presence? 
 _partner_say I would be much happier if only my father would fire these annoying jesters. I hate them!  
 _partner_emote pout 
 _self_emote smile 
 _self_say Ah, my princess, it pains me that something distresses you.  Could I not.. that is.. discretely... I know there are certain flowers here that... if ingested... would cause the jesters to trouble my most beautiful and glorious princess no more. 
 _partner_say You always have my needs at heart. What do I do, do I eat it? Oh, tell me, I'll eat it now! 
 _partner_act hug person 
 _self_act hug the princess 
 _self_say Oh no, fair princess, this bloom must never touch your perfect, rosey lips!  I shall but take it and slip it into the jesters food.  They would but pass in their sleep as gentle as lambs.. for as my maid, anything that distresses you, distresses me tenfold! 
 _partner_say Ahhhhh....I am royal, but you are wise. I would be lost without you at my side, my loyal maid.  
 _self_say But of course, my princess.  I am ever at your command, and your slightest whim is my deepest desire!  Is there anything else that troubles you, my fair lady?  Anything at all? 
 _partner_say I'm a little lonely. Do you know any fair princes looking for a mate? 
 _partner_emote wink 
 _self_say Ah yes, but of course, my princess!  I did intercept a .. ahem.. a missive from the fairest prince in the land.  It appears he searching for his future queen.  I did take the -ahem- liberty of composing several unflattering letters and portraits of the neighboring princesses, so you need not fear any competition.  Not that any who look upon you could see that you are the fairest of all! 
 _partner_say How have been so fortunate to have your loyal graces? I am indeed blessed. I hope that this prince you speak of is ready to meet? 
 _self_emote blush 
 _self_say Ah, my princess, my heart leaps at your kind words to one as lowly as I!  Indeed, I can compose a missive for you this very day and send it speedily hence.  I have no doubt he can be yours within the week, should you so favor him with your dulcet tones. 
 _partner_say I beg you, do it soon. I am ready for a match, someone to share my royal quarters.  
 _partner_act hug person 
 _self_say Your wish is my command, oh lady.  I shall but wait until after we leave the Winter Gardens here.  There are spies everywhere, you know, and I would not want to tip our hand too early. 
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