"Can you give us a little time to say our farewells to them?" Zephan's eyes lingered on his family, his voice leaving his lips as a faint, fragile whisper.
"Of course. Call me whenever you feel ready." Adyr nodded once and turned to leave, giving them their private moment to break and grieve on their own.
He had already secured his massive gain from them, so he did not mind waiting a little longer for his harvest. He could also keep up the image of being a kind and selfless man in their eyes.
He walked to the doors of the cave and pulled one open just enough for his body to slip through. After stepping outside, he pulled it shut again with care, sealing the strange aura inside, then began climbing the stone stairs back upward, feeling the weight in the air lighten with each step.
