 
 _setting_name Pond, Wasteland 
 _setting_desc The pond is extremely dirty and has many dead creatures in it. The area surrounding the pond is dead, and there is no sign of plants or animals near the pond. The ground around the pond is soft and contains footprints of the people who visit the pond. 
 _partner_name peasant 
 _self_name a traveling salesmen stopping for a drink. 
 _self_persona I am a travelling salesman that is just stopping in the village for a drink. I have traveled throughout the kingdom and I have many rare objects for sale. I am a crooked salesman and I will take advantage of any villagers. 
 _object_desc a The pond : The pond is dark and murky.  The water appears to be full of muck. 
 _object_desc a plant : The toxic plant near the edge is easily identifiable. Its oddly shaped leaves and dark coloration is a clear warning sign. 
 _object_desc a dead creature : The dead creature is unrecognizable due to decay and rot, bones partially visible from where its skin had rotted away. 
 _object_desc a water : The water sits motionless.  It is clear. 
 _object_desc a The ground : It is wet, muddy, and does not smell pleasant. 
 _object_desc a roots : the roots are deshelved and have clearly been through a lot, although how alive they are was still in question. 
 _object_desc a Footprint : The footprint is very large and deep in the dirt. 
 _object_desc an insect : The insect moves slowly, as if it has been injured. You are afraid that itmight bit or sting. 
 _object_desc a rope : The coiled rope is hand woven and shows little signs of use, its threads free of fraying. 
 _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 vest : The vest is used as a shield. 
 _object_desc a knife : A set of sharp steel knives. They are fairly plain but well made. 
 _self_say Peasant! Have you any water? 
 _partner_say So happens, milord, that I was coming here to get some. 
 _partner_act get water 
 _self_say And you drink this water with all this filth and death around it? I have some wonderful water, top of the line, that you have never tasted before. Have you any coin? 
 _partner_say No milord, I'm but a humble peasant. I work hard every day, but give most of what I reap in payment of my debts to the king. I have nought but this rope. 
 _partner_act give rope to a traveling salesmen stopping for a drink. 
 _self_act wear rope 
 _self_say Unfortunately for you I now have your rope and you have none of my stock. Fool! 
 _partner_say Well, milord, fortune has it that I have another possession: this knife.  
 _partner_act remove knife 
 _self_emote laugh 
 _self_say Hahahaha! Knives are a dime a dozen foolish peasant. You wont get anywhere with that knife. 
 _partner_say On the other hand, milord, knives have their uses. So too do the poisonous roots & cursed water of this pond. 
 _partner_act get roots 
 _self_say I for one shall not drink this water. I think I shall continue on in my journey elsewhere to find more refreshing water and companions! 
 _partner_say None drink this water, milord, except those that wish for death. We peasants aren't as simple as you think. We don't drink this water, we use it and the plants here to poison our hunting arrows.  
 _partner_act get plant 
 _self_say Clever little peasant. Perhaps I have judged you too harshly. 
 _partner_say It matters not to us, milord. We've always been poor and really treated well, such is our lot. 
 _partner_emote sigh 
 _self_act remove rope 
 _self_say Well I think you have changed me. Here take back your possession. 
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