Negotiations

"So this is what it's about?" Donald said lazily.

"Well, yeah," Jacob replied.

"It's hard to believe you'd call me here so seriously just over some chamber pots."

"If only you experienced it for yourself, you'd appreciate them too."

"And you have?"

Jacob nodded.

"Vivian's blueprints are based on what we have in my country. Having running water in the house makes a home feel much more civilized. You have no idea how primitive it feels to go without it. Once this starts getting implemented it will likely become the height of fashion among the rich and powerful, a status symbol. Of course, eventually it will spread to all but the poorest homes because of how practical it is."

Donald nodded thoughtfully, and I could see the other two students he brought with him considering the issue as well. Likely they would be sending messages home as soon as this meeting ended, to give their families a leg up on the competition.