Exactly. I assumed Bondrewd's menagerie is a finite resource. I won't say no to a local supply, but I'm thinking ahead.

[ thinking ahead is how he stayed one step ahead of his enemies for a very long time. ]

I'll need material, by the way. Something of you.

[ john knows he should elaborate, but it takes a moment sometimes to circle around to definitions for things he doesn't usually need to define. ]

I'm going to be setting up more elaborate wards internally. I'll need the material of anyone who intends to come here so they'll recognise you.

[ she can probably use her imagination for what would happen to people who aren't recognised because it's nothing good. ]