Fleur asked in turn, "And why do you think they are reconciling, even collaborating on a joint project?"

Tarpon replied, "If I may be frank, I don't think it's that strange a move for three reasons.

"First and foremost, the Ackers barely escaped complete devastation on multiple occasions. Morale is definitely very low, so their pride would be nonexistent. Even when it comes to dealing with the Wades, they'd behave modestly instead of bossing them around.

"Secondly, after this mysterious figur