Editing Summary:The Bands of Mourning

Two hours later, Wax decides that he must go for his sister. He can go to New Seran under the pretext of attending a political event and look for his uncle while Marasi finds the spike. Steris invites herself along because it would look odd not to bring the fiancée along, but Wax is hesitant because of the danger. VenDell comes back with tickets and information and asks Wayne for his bones after he's dead, since [[Bloodmaker]]'s bones are interesting. Wax invites VenDell along, but the prospect of going into the field alarms him, and he refuses. He offers Wax a new earring, but Wax is still angry at Harmony. Wayne heads off on a quest of his own. Using various disguises and trickery, he acquires a notebook for Ranette and gets to her house. He lets her know that he's done chasing her, and they shake hands. He makes a last-ditch effort by suggesting a romantic interlude with Ranette and her girlfriend, which Ranette sternly turns down. He hitches a ride to the train station and joins Wax and company. They head to New Seran.

* [[Elend Venture]] (mentioned only)