All in.

“Fine. I am in.” Alex threw his hands up.

“Just like that? You could at least sleep on it.” Alice laughed.

“What do I got to loose? I get a clean slate and get to see how city life feels. Plus Jules and Jon will be going there as well.” Alex smirked. If things went south he wanted to be there because he knew he could never talk Jules out of going. Jon maybe but telling Jules she couldn't or shouldn't do something would only make her more determined.

“Very well. I will get you the proper papers and will come by tomorrow to see about getting you in to take the entrance exam. It will take some maneuvering but I know someone at the school. If you pass we will have to see about getting a suit and a hair cut.” Alice smiled looking him over.

“Wait I have to wear a suit? And what is wrong with my hair?”

“Nothing if you are an air pirate but you will need to be able to blend in at the opening gala. That is when the Duke will be arriving. There will be security of course but it would be nice to have some one on the inside among the student body. Since you are staying you might need this given your proclivity for getting into trouble.” Alice said and reached into her purse pulling out a gun setting it on the table though gun was an understatement for the revolver she put in front of him that looked more like a hand cannon. It was large enough that it could take shotgun rounds. An average person wouldn’t be able to use it without getting knocked on their bottom but Alex wasn’t average.“It was your mothers. She wanted you to have it.” Alice nodded.

“Surprised she didn’t leave it to Nathaniel.” Alex opened it up to see it was loaded before he flicked his wrist to close it shut and spun the chamber. It was still in good condition though he expect nothing less from Alice.

“Guess your mother knew better then to give your brother a loaded gun given their differences.” Alice shook her head. Their mother had always questioned the teachings of the order and their methods which is why she had been hand selected to command the Valkyries. Witches who risked coming out of hiding to fight for the commonwealth during the war. It had been the thing that had finally put an end to any relationship between them. Nathaniel was an extremist who would not hesitant to kill a witch.

“You where expecting me, let me guess. You intercepted Jules telegraph?” Alex gave her a look. She just gave him a smile and a shrug. “So who do you really work for?” He didn't buy that she was just a freelancer working for some news paper company. Not if she could get him into the university. She had to know someone with a lot of pull to do all of this or several people.

“That is a conversation for another time. It was good seeing you again Nick.” She said walking toward the door, ignoring the question.

“You as well Alley.” Alex nodded.