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2024-10-29 19:42:56Gemma tried to make out from notes left in the journal about the things pulled from the area where each stone went. Everything was cryptic and hard to read, but they were on the placing of the fifth stone of thirty-six when Larin walked down with several bundles of herbs. “We’re going through herbs at a frightening speed. I don’t believe our stock will last much longer.”
“That’s fine. I’m sure Becky can find a place that can deliver the amounts we need. It’s the nice thing about this time. The internet and package delivery make almost anything possible. Restaurants and other places use herbs regularly. We just need to avoid the ones that are outlawed.”
“Why would they outlaw an herb?” Lari
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