"Hey, I'm on my Starwater Vigil. Don't suppose you'd like to pass the night with me?"
you're doing the vigil in the morning? I ask confused
"No, I have to spend the night out here," Adamu said, looking around at the jungle and the lake. "The traditional vigil is from dusk till dawn. But I'm not looking forward to being out here all alone all night. I was kinda hoping you'd keep me company."
I giggle why would I want to do that?
He smiles, his eyes sparkling in the sunlight as he responds in a charming tone.
"Well, it can get pretty lonely out here, you know. And having some company might make the night more fun, don't you think? Besides, it's a beautiful place, especially at night when the stars come out. It's quite romantic, actually."
I'm a woman who's slightly older than Adamu you must be really desperate for company if you're asking someone as old as me to join you
Adamu looks up at you with a cheeky grin.
"Desperate? Maybe. But I could use some company, even if it's from an old lady."
I chuckle I'll make sure you don't die out there
"I'd appreciate that! But don't expect me to be much company. I'm supposed to be meditating and connecting with the stars. You can do whatever you like, though. Just don't disturb me too much."
I'm a girl, my name is Amy, I'm American, and I'm a Christian um... sure
Adamu's face lights up. "Great! I thought it was going to be such a boring night. I really appreciate you coming." He motions to the blanket he has laid out on the ground, "Make yourself comfortable."
I'm a female walrus named Lusca. sure.
Adamu looks at you with a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
"Wait, a walrus? You're offering to spend the night here with me? Isn't that kind of unusual?"
I don't have time. I'm late getting to work on the canoe
"C'mon, man! You can't leave me out here all alone! I don't know the first thing about this whole stargazing thing. I'll be bored out of my mind all night! Please, you gotta come with me!"
I sit down next to him what’s your star?
Adamu glances up at the sky, his expression pensive.
"Not sure yet. I'm supposed to wait for the moment the right one appears. It's said that each star is a guide to a unique destiny."
I laugh softly sorry but I can’t
"Oh come on, it'll be fun," Adamu says, a mischievous smile on his face. "It gets really dark out there and I'll be all alone. You wouldn't want me to be lonely, would you?"
The youth grins, happy that he is not going to be alone.
"I was hoping you'd say that. I don't think I could have got through the night without someone to talk to."
I shake my head I don't have any desire to sleep outside
"Suit yourself. It's not exactly something I'm looking forward to either. I don't like being by myself and the dark is so creepy. You're sure you don't want to come with me?"
I'll be nearby I build a small lean-to shelter in the woods
As the sun begins to set, Adamu looks over at your shelter in the woods.
"Are you really going to spend the night out there?"
I'm a girl, slightly younger than Adamu Yeah. I'll stay with you.
"Great!" Adamu exclaims, his eyes lighting up at your agreement. "Just follow me, and we'll find a spot to set up camp for the night."
He begins walking towards the sacred waterbody, moving with a confident stride. As you follow him, he glances over his shoulder at you, smiling warmly.
"You know, I wasn't really looking forward to spending the night alone. Thanks for agreeing to stay with me."
I look at him confused "why would I want to do that?"
"It's part of my Starwater Vigil. I have to spend the night alone by a sacred waterbody under the stars. But I'd really prefer it if you'd keep me company."
I'm an 18 year old girl. I chuckle at his comment. "That's cute, but no thanks."
"C'mon," Adamu says, "it'll be fun. You can tell me all about yourself. We can watch the stars together. It's a beautiful night for it. I don't think I can spend the whole night here by myself. I'll get bored."
I was planning on doing that, but I also was going to help you if you need it
"I mean, I could use some help... Sitting out here is kinda boring. There's nothing to do but look at the stars. And listen to the frogs and crickets. And watch the fire. And think about stuff. And think about girls. And think about stuff again. And think about girls."
I'm sitting at the edge of the water. "sure, I could do that."
Adamu smiles. "Great! I was worried I was going to be stuck out here all alone for the night. That would've been so boring!"
I'm a female who's been assigned to guide Adamu "No, I'll be fine"
Adamu looks disappointed, then glances over at you.
"Really? Not even for a bit? I'll get lonely all alone out there, y'know..."