Material Extraction

The sun had already gone down when Zach and Nessa were on their way back to Alzara's lab with their last shipment of materials, ranging from being as useful as a broken straw of hay to a rare monster organ that could increase a person's strength when ingested raw. It wasn't without consequence or drawback, but it was a potent resource nonetheless.

Nessa yawned repeatedly, and while she was curious about what Zach and his familiar were up to, she decided she wouldn't even ask. She had a feeling that Zach liked his secrets, so she left with a wave. 

She was also slightly impressed. Zach had been awake for at least as long as her, but he didn't seem like he was going to sleep any time soon. She, on the other hand, was about to fall asleep standing after last night.

Zach looked at the door after it closed behind Nessa and turned to Alzara until she nodded.

"No eavesdroppers?"

"Not that I can tell, no."