Tehr tapped a finger along his jaw, thinking on what she'd just said.  He had considered a zone of truth type enchantment to be cast upon the great house seal that was inlaid into the tile in main hall, but hadn't thought he would be able to afford such an expense.  He told Carolyn as much,<strong>"In fact, when I was having Hewthorne hall restored, I considered exactly such a thing.  I'm sure you noticed the house Wynt seal that has been inlaid into the tiles in the main hall?  I looked into having a zone of truth placed upon it, and that any who stood within twenty feet of it would be unable to speak a falsehood.  But at the time the cost of hiring someone to cast the spell would have been too much.  Further more at that time it would have meant asking a priest or priestess of the church of the one god to cast the spell, and that was not a favor I was willing to ask of them, even with appropriate recompense.  Were you able to cast the spell, I could make such a thing permanent with the proper preparations and materials."</strong><br/><br/>He frowned slightly, knowing that such materials would cost a few thousand gold, and thus were no simple matter.  The sale of trinkets had been good, but not so much that a few thousand gold was an easy expenditure, especially when balanced against.  Still it might be something to consider, and for a brief moment he thought about funneling funds from the trading company project into such a cost.  But ultimately decided that it might be seen as selfish or a waste of funds.  No, he could come up with the gold somehow without drawing too much from other sources, he'd just have to be patient and wait for the right opportunity.  He certainly wasn't willing to drain the coffers and leave the household without discretionary funds for things like lavish meals or money to buy gowns when needed.  It wasn't worth it.<br/><br/><strong>"The rumors about my house, about me, already fly from lips around Londinium and likely beyond.  I think at this point if it became known what sorts of debauchery the willing members of this house engage in, it would be mildly embarrassing, but not damning.  I think for right now we can put aside great worries about spies, and just remain vigilant."</strong><br/><br/>He sighed and decided to turn the conversation to a different matter,<strong> "May I speak plainly on a new subject Carolyn?"</strong><br/><br/><em>"Of course, what is it?"</em>she asked curious as the the change in their conversation.<br/><br/><strong>"Incest,"</strong>he said simply.  Then followed up with<strong>, "As a follower of the old ways I know that it is taboo for a brother to sire a child with his sister.  But the same taboo does not necessarily hold on some harmless sporting in the bedsheets.  However the old ways are called that for a reason.  Most of Britannia, even those who still claim to follow the old ways, the old gods, have come to think of playing with, or loving, a sibling as a thing to be avoided.  Now obviously you know that Christina and I have enjoyed each other.  Likewise I know you and your twin sister have engaged."</strong><br/><br/>Carolyn smiled and nodded, showing no shame at those words, but let him continue,<strong>"But I think that our sisters may actually be falling in love with each other if they haven't already.  Alexandria seems most comfortable in her male human form of Alex, and my sister spends more time with him then would be appropriate in may cases.  I thought nothing of it until the other night, when they mentioned marriage as a possibility.  I can only assume that Alex spoke to you about such a thing, at least in passing if not detail.  But the subject came up of continuing the lineage.  It would be no difficulty for me to plant my seed in Alexandria's belly and for the pair to retreat to my family or your family's estates for a year.  Then for the child to be claimed as Christina's.  But the problem is deeper.  I know that my sister wishes to be a mother, and that Alex as a changeling, is incapable of siring a child, only bearing one in a feminine form.  So Alex suggested I talk to you, hinting that there may be some divine magic that could ensure a child borne of brother and sister was perfectly healthy.  I can't believe I am discussing this, but it needs to be spoken of.  As well I would know your feelings on the matter."</strong>