"Space and time displacement through a fountain?" He crosses his arms, one hand rising to his chin where he strokes the bit of facial hair there thoughtfully. "That's...spectacular." He looks over to Tony then, realizing that reaction may be a bit insensitive. "Though I imagine it must make for some...awkward exchanges. Does she know you're her nephew?"

Terms like 'Industrial Revolution' and 'Edwardian era' were lost on the Altus mage, but he recognized them for what they were: references to points in history, which, by way of interpreting Tony's tone, had passed some time ago for him. Then that last bit caught him unawares and he looked to Tony in confusion. This question and its related answer may well clarify a great deal.

"What sort of power would a building possess?"