What ‘has’ happened to Mister Nusko? They prepare his body for the crossing over ceremony but remember Susé dear, with great reverence this is done. Yes child, yes, I know that there is no actual body left. How could there be after the great dragon’s fire ate its fill? But his spirit must rest, and so they mourn to let it know it’s time to go. We must mourn too. As we light candles and burn incense, you must think of him. You must think good thoughts, even though he teased you when you saw him last. He liked you a lot otherwise such an impropriety would not have entered into his mind. We must let his spirit know his body no longer exists to carry it about, and that going now is the proper thing to do. Being young, you do not understand and are frightened when the court paints their faces and wears masks. This is done to hide what was known in life, we who he knew no longer matter; the spirit should leave and not return seeking us.
Dressed all in black you look stunning, I am sure he would have approved. Under the lanterns your hair will shine like the deepest of pools. You make me proud, so be brave.
Keep your lips tightly shut, and eyes down when you bow and lay the flowers. Do so quietly. Yes, I know it is but a picture you place them before, but some believe the spirit may look out from it, so it is best not to chance catching an eye. I will be ringing little bells from time to time to confuse any evil that may be about, so don’t worry. When you have lain the last of the flowers, bow and back away, then go to his wife. Bowing low, you should let her dictate the next step. If she motions you to sit, bow again and do as directed. If however she does not invite you to sit, you must again bow, back away and come quietly to me. Above all, do not speak, even when you return to me. Hearing your voice, any familiar voice, may keep the spirit lingering about for a long time, and we wouldn’t want that now would we Susé? Don't cry. Good. Now go fetch me my funeral robe. We will go see what has happened to Mister Nusko, and do what we can for his spirit.
Dressed all in black you look stunning, I am sure he would have approved. Under the lanterns your hair will shine like the deepest of pools. You make me proud, so be brave.
Keep your lips tightly shut, and eyes down when you bow and lay the flowers. Do so quietly. Yes, I know it is but a picture you place them before, but some believe the spirit may look out from it, so it is best not to chance catching an eye. I will be ringing little bells from time to time to confuse any evil that may be about, so don’t worry. When you have lain the last of the flowers, bow and back away, then go to his wife. Bowing low, you should let her dictate the next step. If she motions you to sit, bow again and do as directed. If however she does not invite you to sit, you must again bow, back away and come quietly to me. Above all, do not speak, even when you return to me. Hearing your voice, any familiar voice, may keep the spirit lingering about for a long time, and we wouldn’t want that now would we Susé? Don't cry. Good. Now go fetch me my funeral robe. We will go see what has happened to Mister Nusko, and do what we can for his spirit.
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