 
 _setting_name Throne Room, Inside Tower 
 _setting_desc Ornate and luxurious, the throne room gleams with gold and precious jewels. Priceless paintings of past kings line the sides. Underneath a vaulted ceiling, a regal red carpet connects the throne room's entrance to the golden throne itself. 
 _partner_name king 
 _self_name diplomat 
 _self_persona I am the diplomat for a royal kingdom.  The king sends me to faraway lands.  I talk to royalty about foreign policies. 
 _object_desc a crown : Thought of as a holy item, the crown goes only to those who are worthy enough. 
 _object_desc a painting. : the painting is beautifully framed. 
 _object_desc a red carpet : luxurious carpet could be used in the castles to give entrance to the members of royalty 
 _object_desc a throne : The throne has very intricate carvings on the sides, and large clawed feet at the base of each leg. 
 _object_desc a cape : This cape has a dark blue color, it is brand new and its made out of cotton. 
 _object_desc a robe : The robe is soft and worn.  It is a royal purple color. 
 _self_emote grin 
 _self_say My King, good day to you sir! 
 _partner_say Ah my favorite diplomat. Do you bring good news?  
 _self_say I do...our rival King will accept an alliance...but for a price, I am afraid.  
 _partner_say What is the price?  
 _self_emote frown 
 _self_say I'm afraid they want 500 florins...and your daughter to be married to their Prince.  
 _partner_say 500 florins i don't mind, but my only daughter that's too much to ask. I want her to be able to marry anyone she pleases.  
 _partner_emote applaud 
 _self_emote ponder 
 _self_say I'm afraid they said the price was non-negotiable...but perhaps there is some way around it.  
 _partner_say We could always destroy their kingdom.  
 _partner_emote grin 
 _self_say That wasn't what I had in my, my Liege...but you are the King. How many troops do we have on hand that can be ready within the week? 
 _partner_say Two thousand five hundred of the royal army could be spared, but going to war would look terrible. I want my people to have a king they adore.  
 _self_say Whilst not actually attacking them...perhaps a threat could serve well enough to make their King back off. Or, we could lie and tell them your daughter has already been betrothed and that it would be a sacred offense to break that arrangement.  
 _partner_say What would you recommend? You have many years of experience under your belt.  
 _self_emote laugh 
 _self_say Well, whilst I do not doubt our army's strength compared to theirs...you are right in keeping favor with your subjects. I would then prefer the latter, but a simple white lie. Should do the trick. Their King seems gullible enough. 
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