Christina looked a bit surprised and then embarrassed on the reminder of the mining rights to the mithril had been sold. She was well aware, but seemed to have entirely forgotten at that time, which showed on her reddened cheeks. She was still smiling at least, so she didn't take it badly, more embarrassed than disheartened.<strong>"Oh. Yes, I forgot that in excitement. I am sorry then, it was a wild idea."</strong>She fell quiet for a moment while listening to him talk.<br/><br/>Rosalyn smiled in a warm fashion at the mention of the ironwood being a boon, nodding her head slightly and seeming to have some ideas, waving for Heidi to bring some parchment and a quill for her, while looking at the others. Alex in turn seemed to nod approvingly, a smile rising on his lips in those moments obviously liking the idea he was hearing.<strong>"I can arrange that the family knows about this soon adn begins to make preparations. I doubt they would have anything against the idea anyway, and seeing as I am learning from you they have all the more reason to be willing to go along with this."</strong>He nodded slightly at the time.<br/><br/>Emily in turn smiled in a proud manner, seeming to agree with his assessment based on the mirthful chuckle and grin on her lips as she heard his thoughts on the matter.<strong>"The House Ravos would gladly widen their hunt for brigands and smugglers if given the mandate to carry out such hunts for the outlaws in lands beyond our own. That's the only real reason we haven't stomped out some bandit camps we are well aware make their homes in some families lands. Of course, having pointed it out the guards have only found 'long since abandoned campgrounds'... which would even suggest some 'nobles' may be on the take, preying on more successful families nearby. I think we might even see a downshift in banditry if House Ravos had a backing to help keep the Kingdom safer. Though none of our kin are too keen to patrol or try and hold the law in towns or cities... no offense, but those are best kept in check by the town guards instead."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"Plenty of ideas and it seems we could get this all moving rather quickly. I will write a letter back to the Duchy to be sent tonight, or tomorrow, with your permission then?"</strong>Looking at Tehr there Rosalyn looked more resolved and focused, the usual slight distraction from her worries about the Duke's fate laid on the side in face of an opportunity and possibility like this. It was likely still there but the long-lived lady could keep it within while talking of other business.