Abasdarhon's Castle

Dzuanets sighed sadly and stepped away from him.
-- Well, what if your "guys" don't come, will you believe me then, David? By the way, you're holding an interesting item in your hand. What is it, if it's not a secret?

Okay, then I'll start grinding the roots.

— Alright, Kristoll,” replied Maylin. — I don't mind if I take this book to read before bed in the evening? It's really interesting!
While the girl was talking, she had already taken the roots, mortar, and pestle and started working.
— Look, am I doing it right? — she decided to ask, demonstrating her work.

If the format continues to be factory-food-sleep and there are no interesting dialogues, I'll skip to the morning.