(threaten
(pattern "<indirect:any-living>")
(pattern "<indirect:any-living> with <string>")
(pattern "<indirect:any-living> <string>")
(single
(no-arguments
(self "You threaten yourself.")
(rest "$mcname$ threatens $mposs$self... how odd.")
)
)
(targeted
(no-arguments
(self "You threaten $hcname$.")
(target "$mcname$ threatens you.")
(rest "$mcname$ threatens $hcname$.")
)
(arguments
(arguments a big sharp pointy stick, a tax return, a threatening face,
a broomstick, smiting, a warrant for your arrest,
handcuffs, coffee tables, a cabbage, a frog,
a bad connection, marriage, divorce, a family reunion,
being gagged, being meteored, being fired, being fined,
deletion, interesting times,
being suspended, being grounded, no allowance, extra chores,
a cream pie, purple things, a tight tshirt, extra anchovies,
delight, fear, sadism, happiness, cupcakes,
total perspective vortex, running away, standing your ground,
eating quiche, #)
(self "You threaten $hcname$ with $arg$.")
(target "$mcname$ threatens you with $arg$.")
(rest "$mcname$ threatens $hcname$ with $arg$.")
)
(arguments
(arguments back, slowly, quickly, dispassionately, passionately,
around the clock, gracefully, admirably, disgustingly,
excitedly, in waves)
(self "You threaten $hcname$ $arg$.")
(target "$mcname$ threatens you $arg$.")
(rest "$mcname$ threatens $hcname$ $arg$.")
)
)
)