"How long do you think we have?" Sam asked.
"A month. Maybe two before the good veins are all tapped out," Leo said, dropping another raw crystal into his bag. The weight of time felt heavier than the stones. "That's why we can't afford to waste a single moment."
"I can afford to take my time," Sam shrugged. His water snake coiled lazily around his shoulders in agreement. "I want to do more research before I even think about evolving
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