Alexander watched as Anna made her exit, looking her over one last time as she made her way out of the office and stepping outside of the door to wait for her father and him to conclude their meeting. Despite the flowing nature of her dress, it did quite well to hug and show off her features quite well in his eyes. The leggings she wore as well did nothing to hide the smooth and slender nature of her long legs. His attention was brought back to the mayor as he brought up the subject of payment. His eyes narrowing slightly as he placed his elbows on the desk, interlocking his hands as he was listening to the mayor fully. When he brought up the subject of a wife, he raised his eyebrows. Was he potentially going to marry him off to a wealthy colleague? It wouldn't surprise him with how people seemed to operate where they were.<br/><br/>The way society worked down in these parts reminded him much of like what was called the Old South. Noble families seemingly marrying their children off like pseudo nobles. It very much seemed something medieval to him, and it seemed like one of the most powerful tools they used and seemingly was being used now. "I do not sir." He told him as he looked him dead in the eyes. "I assume this marriage will serve as payment?" Alexander asked.