$settings = get_settings
custom_require.call(%w(common equipmanager))

goto comm_meraud
def comm_meraud
if game_state.npcs.empty?
  fput "stow #{GameObj.right_hand.noun}" if GameObj.right_hand.name != 'Empty'
  fput "stow #{GameObj.left_hand.noun}" if GameObj.left_hand.name != 'Empty'
  fput "get #{$settings.water_holder}"
  fput "sprinkle #{$settings.water_holder} on #{checkname}"
  fput "stow #{$settings.water_holder}"
  fput "get #{$settings.flint_lighter}", 'You get a', 'You are already'
  fput 'get incense', 'You get', 'You are already'
  fput 'light my incense with flint' # get messaging
  waitrt?
  fput "wave incense at #{checkname}"
  fput 'snuff incense'
  fput 'stow incense'
  fput "stow #{$settings.flint_lighter}", 'You put your', 'Stow what'
  pause 1
  DRC.bput('commune meraud', 'Nothing happens.', 'you have attempted a commune too recently', 'You close your eyes and concentrate, letting your mind still and feeling your breathing grow shallow')
  DRC.fix_standing
  EquipmentManager.instance.wield_weapon(game_state.weapon_name, game_state.weapon_skill)
end