The guards on duty at the gate were the same ones as the day that Wolfe and Stephanie triggered the alarm on their way back in, and they nodded to the pair with amusement in their eyes for the small black kitten on Wolfe's shoulder before beginning the identification and mission check.
Students needed clearance to leave the grounds, so they couldn't just bring anyone they wanted along on missions, but the teacher had been quite understanding this time, perhaps because the younger students were at the top of the advanced class.
"So, what are you looking for today?" The older of the guards asked as Wolfe approached, and Stephanie moved to sit on top of his backpack for a better view over the top of his head.
"We need Black Elder wand branches for the mission and a bunch of zombie's hearts for a healing wand," Wolfe told him without hesitation. His advice on the location of the Spirit Grass had been spot on after all.
