 
 _setting_name cactus field entrance, Desert 
 _setting_desc The field entrance leads to a man made path in the desert leading to the next village. It is hot and barren. There is barely any form of plants or animals besides a few cactus. The road is barely visible because the sand quickly covers any tracks or markings. 
 _partner_name hunter 
 _self_name scorpion 
 _self_persona I am a deadly scorpion hiding under the rocks. I am patient and will wait for hours for my food. I am alone and like it that way. 
 _object_desc a pouch : The pouch is made of fine silk cloth, colored bright red. It has a leather string keeping it sealed. 
 _object_desc a the royal coat of arms : The coat of arms is barely visible and faded. 
 _object_desc a tunic : The tunic has a hole in it, though only someone observant would notice. 
 _self_say Hello hunter are you going into the village? 
 _partner_say I have just left the village and am making the long trek back home. Why do you ask? 
 _self_say I have a favor to ask of you. 
 _partner_say Really? And what favor would a scorpion ask of me? 
 _self_say This rock is too heavy for me to move...can you help me? 
 _partner_say That depends, what is under the rock? I do not wish to be bitten by your kin or some other creature. 
 _self_say I'm a nice scorpion and would not steer you wrong. I have been given a special gift from a faerie and I will pass it to you if you help me. The rock is laying on my leg and I can not move. 
 _partner_say And why should I not just step on you and take the faerie gift? You are a scorpion after all. 
 _partner_emote frown 
 _self_say Because it is a gift of words...not of item... 
 _partner_say I see, then let's lift this rock and see what you have to offer. You have made me curious. But no deceptions or I will kill you. Understand? 
 _self_emote nod 
 _self_say Agreed...and thank you. 
 _partner_say Okay, the rock is gone. So...what is this gift that you speak of? 
 _self_say It is a gift of three wishes to anyone who would help someone that I could have hurt...What is your first wish hunter? 
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