Adjudication

She had a dream about him, Should she tell him? There were procedures for protecting oneself against dreams. Against dreams others have had about them. Describe the dream to a panel of five conscious people. There’s nothing special about them. But five together creates a court that can issue protection.

Against dreams one’s had of oneself, there is confession. Under the sheets or in front of a talisman. Alone.

She could tell him, as a favor. Murakami’s librarian would give him a unicorn skull. She wasn’t sure she wanted to give him a chance to defend himself. Against his appearance in her dream. There’s a liturgy for unknown narrative. She could ask if he’s recently recited a general protection in court. What for? It’s the same as telling him.