"It isn't just about money, you know" Larek explained to Vespion as they headed down the stairs.

"Indeed, young one. Many of these items are precious and powerful. They are to be used and preserved, not spent on gods-knows-what."

"I mean, Nyx and I are here for the experience of it. And before you say anything, it isn't thrill-seeking!" 

Vespion let out a "hmph" but kept silent. Soon, they reached a room filled with dozens of gems and several inactive constructs, which seemed to have been left unfinished after all these centuries. "Well, I'm surprised this place hasn't been looted bare by now" Larek commented.

"Most adventurers who tried to get this far were probably stopped by that door from earlier, or were killed" Vespion explained. "Tran, if you want anything, feel free to take some as well. You have my permission. This IS technically still the property of my order, but I will allow you to take it as your own."

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"That is true, but I think calmness is what I need for now. I'm gonna be in for a lot of mood swings and the like before this egg is laid. Tran's gonna have a lot to put up with, I'm sure" Orna replied.

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Kos noticed Prudence's generosity. "Quite the consummate hostess, I see. Thank you!" He waited for Hermia to say her part. This was her brother's house, after all.