It was odd, there was no other way the wizard could begin to describe. The energy rippled as though there was something in the way then passed on like it was nothing. It was only for a split second, but it was enough to pull at the mage and spark his curiosity. Why was it in this house? Yes he had heard about the tragedy that had befallen the family, everyone had. It was always a shame when someone that would have had the gift succumb to the curse. Even more so when they were unable to be saved and had to be put down. If there was a rift here, a disturbance in the very flow of magic, it could be part of the cause. It was only a theory but it was as good as any other that was presented on why this poor child had lost it all. There had to be a reason, it could not just be random chance. If it was purely random then they would all be lost in the end. The enigma would have to be put aside for the moment, there would be plenty of time to delve within it later. The wizard opened his eyes to smile at the man that walked through the door.<br/><br/>"Disarray?." Acton stood up, smoothing out of coat even though it had no wrinkles. He offered the man his hand in a formal greeting. "That is more then alright. I did arrive a little earlier then anyone expected me. I should apologize for that alone." That alone would have garnered attention from the man to look at the eyes of Acton, to see the gold ring that encircled them. There was no ill will in those eyes just light hearted amusement. "You will have to forgive me, it is not often that I am offered so much that I wanted to feel just how the house was before they knew I was here. I have to admit it is a bit unorthodox that a tie of blood would be needed for such an arrangement, well" he smiled running fingers through his hair, "unorthodox for me. I can understand it though, logically it makes perfect sense. Keeping it in the family as it were so that we could both be profitable. It is actually quite ingenious."<br/><br/>It was compliment, one meant in total sincerity. Acton knew that if he wanted to expand his holdings there would need to be someone that understood the system better then he ever could at the helm. There was only so much the reputation of a wizard could bring and then there needed to be fiscal responsibility. The D'alessio house offered it all in one little package. Well not a little one, there was still meeting his wife for the first time. He could not believe that before he started this conversation he was single and now he would be married. There was no love between them. The only way he knew how she even looked was from reports and from when the magic first touched her. "Now I know we have discussed this all extensively but I hope you will indulge me one more time on the finer details."<br/><br/>Acton tapped his chin as he talked, "I had some ideas about the eastern trade routes. If I am repeating anything you have already thought about feel free to tell me so. Together we will be stronger then apart, I see that quite clearly now...." They continued to talk, hammering out all the details and even a small plan on the next season futures that could be invested. With a little bit of clever water magic the harvest could be strengthened. It was a good start.<br/>