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Book 3 - Orb Manipulation Messaging

After inserting an orb (called the target orb) into a shrine statue (called the target statue):

if the location is Perceived:

say "The statue's hand closes gently about the [target orb].";

otherwise:

say "The statue's hand closes about the [target orb], and the statue opens its eyes. Its eyes are [one of]scintillating[or]glittering[or]blazing[or]brilliant[or]bright[or]sparkling[at random] pieces of [jewel-type of the target statue][first time]. A peculiar hush settles in your mind, accompanied by a strong sense of expectation[only].";

Instead of taking an orb (called the target orb):

if the target orb is inside a shrine statue (called the target statue):

if the location is Perceived:

say "You grasp [the noun]. For a moment, it seems that the [color of the target statue] marble fingers will not relax their grip, but then the [target statue] releases the orb into your possession";

otherwise:

say "You grasp [the noun]. For a moment, it seems that the [color of the target statue] marble fingers will not relax their grip, but then the [statue-head of the target statue]-headed statue releases the orb into your possession.[paragraph break]The [statue-head of the target statue]-headed statue closes its eyes[first time], and your sense of expectation fades[only]";

now the player has the noun;

if a candle set (called the target candle) is in the location:

if the target candle is lit:

if the location is Perceived:

say ".[paragraph break]The candle flames dim slowly and then go out";

otherwise:

say ".[paragraph break]The candle flames gutter wildly and then go out";

now the target candle is unlit;

now the current room is the location;

describe the current shrine interior;

say ".";

otherwise:

continue the action.