"Oh, the tide effects more than the oceans, petal," Val assured him. "The sun and the moon pull and push everything, not just waves."

Soon they were standing outside a large and fenced off home, which required a pin code to just get past the main gates. Beyond that was a very old, but well kept home. From the outside it looked quite modern and fresh, but as they stepped inside Val's personal tastes overwhelmed the space. The furniture was all dark woods, done in a modern gothic style. The wallpapers and paint colours were rich and deep- Though it was never tacky or over the top.

The walls held vintage paintings and prints, along with several oddities and unusual taxidermy pieces.

"I'll put the kettle on- Make yourself at home," he offered.