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"What did you find?" He asks.

"You seem in balance, your heart is heavy and hurting, but it isn't at this point making you banal... it could lead to that, if you refuse to heal. More interesting is your nature. I suspect you'll have more dreams of past lives that were never yours And I have a theory about that. but i's on the morbid side. A proper namer will make more sense of it"

"So Saining as soon as possible." he suggests/confirms.

"It's safe to do so.. the 21st, noon probably ideal but the Namer will choose. "

Adam nods. "Sir..... I have a wake to plan. Should it be before or after my Saining? And... is there a better day for it? Or night?"

"Mmm in the case of the wake, I think a lot of Nab's friends are hoping for it soon. I cann't speak for you, but more than a few want to honor her"

"Yes, Sir. Can you tell if there's a better day or night for it the way you looked for a Saining day?"

"Ah, do you have anything of hers? Something she used to like a lot, a favorite pillow?"

"Yes....."reluctantly. He offers the red silk scrap.

"You'll get it back, unharmed" The Seer says, not unkindly

"Thank you." Adam hands it over.

And he takes it, moves to a bowl, and lays it over it. He angles with directions

Adam watches. Well, ok; he hovers.

"Room please" When it seems the lad is over his shoulder

He takes a few steps back.

"Best time is Friday the 5th" he says

"Of February? Before my Saining? I mean, if my mentors agree to it."

"Yes." he says

"That's.... soon."

"It is short notice. Maybe get help"

"Yes." thinking deeply "It's.... can you tell me why the 5th? Just curious."

"You asked for a good day, I checked some stars, cast a bit of an omen.. and so on." A brow "It's fortitious and a good time to heal ."

Adam nods again. "Ok. The 5th it is." He still seems weighted with thought but... "Thank you, Sir Seer."

"Adam ,what's your problem with the 5th?"

"I don't have a problem with the 5th, Sir."

"Clearly something was bothering you about the timing"

"I'm trying to figure out how to get it done in time."

"Most wakes aren't this late after a death" he points out "however, I bet the steward will help you with supplies. She's very efficient"

Adam nods, and seems to put the weight aside. "Thank you again, Sir."

"I'll go see the Steward now, if I may."

"Of course, happy to help. Pardon me but I want to get back to..." he looks at the patttern on the floor "Studying something"

"You.... don't want the Stewart to send someone to clean up, do you?"

"No I have this ,but thansk for the offer"

"You're welcome, Sir."and Adam departs to seek the Steward.

Delores has clean up "Well, get vince OUT of the tree already... but carefully, we don' wnat him to fall when you cut the ribbons"

Then she turns "Adam" A look of sympathy "I'm sure you're tired of hearing it, but sorry for your loss. I hope you liked the tribute memorial to Nabuni in the art gallery?"

"It was unexpected." he responds "Steward, can you help me with organizing a wake for her?"

A brow at his word choice , then at the request "Be happy to help. Wha do you need?"

"Everything. I've never been to a wake. Iguess.... a space for it. Food, drink. I thought I'd ask Stevi to play, or at least get some musicians in. What else does a wake need?"

"Stevi will definitely be there. Gidieon will probably help. Well, why not have it In the art hall? Normally pictures of the departed are there to remind folks. Those would serve.. and it has the room. You need a spot , a few tables I can set up, wherre folks get to mill about and share stories about her. You focus on the good memories, the silly things"

Adam nods. "Iknow what she would have liked. Not sure if it's allowed, though."

"Oh dear.." A pause "no, I am not going to presume. What do you think she would have liked?"

"An orgy."

"A big one."

"I..see." She ponders "Adam.. are YOU up to that?"

"I'll handle that."

"Mm we'll section the area off so folks understand it's a semi private wake and rated for adult activity" She nods "It can be done. Obviously you'll need the usual.. entertainment props." She says "Fiona holds" A shake of her head 'yes, Nab did fit right in."

"Yes." quietly "She did."

"We can get cushions and pillows and stuff, right?"

"Oh yes.. very nice ones. If I might, talk to Stevi about the.. actiivity besides singing. She knows how to separate love from..ah sex. She might be a good partner for any who.. well" A sigh "I hope you know what I'm talking about? Your wounds are fresh, Adam. And you are one of those I have under my care in my duty"