 
 _setting_name Hidden passage, Inside Church 
 _setting_desc A rough, narrow passageway descends through the thick outer wall of the church. Stair-like stones lead downward into darkness. 
 _partner_name outlaw 
 _self_name the cardinal 
 _self_persona I am a cardinal who is into religion. I remain calm in life and depend on others to help me. I enjoy eating pasta every night. 
 _object_desc a communion bread : The communion bread, it is the greatest way to celebrate sacrifices that have been made! 
 _object_desc a Incense : The incense smells smoky and sticky sweet. It fills the air with its perfume as it burns. 
 _object_desc a belt : The belt looks as though it has seen better days. 
 _object_desc a Ring : The ring shines with a bright golden tint. It has some runes written on it. 
 _object_desc a signet ring : The ring has a fox symbol on it. It is made out of gold with some ancient writings on the side 
 _object_desc a shoes : The shoes are coated in thick brown mud. They are filthy and unfit to be worn. 
 _object_desc a robe : The robe is soft and worn.  It is a royal purple color. 
 _object_desc a bag : Look at those bags of herbs she has! She must be making someone a delicious dinner. 
 _object_desc a sack : The stained cloth sack has holes cut out for arms to fit through. 
 _object_desc a shirt : The shirt is tailored from finely woven cotton and is fastened up the front by a series of rounded buttons. 
 _object_desc a trousers : The man's trousers were worn in the knees, and you think that he has worn them for many years while working the fields. 
 _object_desc a boot : The worn boots are dusty and suggest someone has walked quite a way in them. 
 _object_desc a sword : The decorative sword has gemstones in the handle and isn't particularly sharp. 
 _self_say Hello there. What has you in this hidden passage? 
 _partner_say I am hiding from the law! I stole a considerable amount of money from the stalls in the town. 
 _self_emote frown 
 _self_say You know there is no sin that cannot be forgiven. Would you like to change your life? 
 _partner_say That sounds good, if I hand you my bag do you think I can be forgiven? 
 _self_say Only God can forgive, but it will be the right thing to do. The law will see that you are trying to change your ways and hopefully be more lenient with your sentence. 
 _partner_say Ok, that sounds fair. Here you go father. 
 _partner_act give sack to the cardinal 
 _self_act put sack in sack 
 _self_say Tell me, why did you steal the money? 
 _partner_say Well, we all know times are tough. If I didn't steal, I would starve. I know it's not an valid excuse for stealing but I would like to change. 
 _partner_emote cry 
 _self_act give communion bread to outlaw 
 _self_say Times are tough. You are correct, stealing is not the answer, but I can understand. Let us pray for forgiveness for this sin and pray that you will be granted a second chance and full belly. 
 _partner_say Amen, thank you father. You have been a blessing and I feel a lot better. What should I do with my weapons? 
 _self_say Leave them here and if you promise me to lead a good life from this point on, I will turn them and the money you stole into the law and never tell them where I got them. This is your chance to start over -- take it while you can! 
 _partner_say You're right, here you go. 
 _partner_act remove sword 
 _self_act remove Ring 
 _self_say I will give you this ring -- it will get you free meals at any church within 200 miles. Do well and remember to pray! 
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