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[Color=gold][sub][u][url=https://youtu.be/QVuutOx-LPk?si=C7-w-RNXYNA4YtCX]Mr. Deacon[/url][/u][/sub][/color] [/center]
[Color=gold][b]Time:[/b][/color] Day
[Color=gold][b]Location:[/b][/color] Auction Event, Sorian Park
[Color=gold][b]Attire:[/b][/color] Classic Black Tux
[Color=gold][b]Interaction:[/b][/color] Stratya, Charlotte, Prince Callum
[Color=gold][b]Mention:[/b][/color][hr] Mina

[color=gold]“Prince Callum Danrose is piss drunk,”[/color] were the only words Alexander could speak through his teeth while maintaining his feigned smile. He performed a nod of acknowledgement as the prince praised himself and Mina for their efforts in making the auction happen. 

[color=lightblue]“21 on the Knight Captain!”[/color] An older gentleman of about 50 years shouted, pointing at Stratya.

[color=white]“We have 21 for Stratya! 21! 21 for Stratya!”[/color] 

[color=gold][i]On the bright side, the crowd does seem to be enjoying his presence… and he [b]is[/b] here to put his mark onto [b]his[/b] event…[/i][/color]

[color=peru]“30 for Stratya! I like a woman who knows her way with a sword!”[/color] Another man shouted with a mischievous grin.

[color=white]“We have 30 for Stratya! 30! 30 for Stratya!”[/color]

Alexander turned to his left, his eyes scanning over Stratya Durmand with quiet desire, It was his first time seeing the knight captain in a dress but that was not what attracted his undivided attention. You see, during his decade of being beneath his curse, he had discovered much about the human body. Such information aided him in disabling, torturing, and killing those who were unfortunate enough to find themselves as his target for violence. As subtle as it might have been to others, Alexander could not ignore the physical conditioning of the woman caught in his gaze. 

[color=pink]“Over here! 37 for Stratya!”[/color] Another contender exclaimed.

Stratya’s duty required fitness, and that fitness generated muscle growth— increased capillary density. If this would have been eight or maybe only five years ago, he might have licked his lips while standing on this very stage. Instead, he merely flexed his fingers in right hand, a sign that he was fighting against his impulse. He wished to taste her… just once.

[color=lightblue]“50 for Stratya! She’s mine! Back off you youngins”[/color]

[color=white]“We have 50 for Stratya! 50! 50 for Stratya!”[/color]

[color=gold]“Someone’s more popular than anticipated.”[/color] Alexander commented to Stratya.

[color=pink]“Oh fuck off you old bastard! 70 fucking gold!”[/color]

[color=white]“We have-”[/color]

[color=lightblue]“100 gold!”[/color] This time, the older man’s declaration sat his competitors down.

[color=white]“100! 100 for Stratya! 100! 100 for Stratya… Going once… Going twice… Three times! Congratulations sir, you have won a date with Stratya Durmand of Vermillion! Please provide your bid to Lady Blackwood and please do enjoy your wonderful picnic with one of the fairest of our ladies!”[/color] the announcer called.
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Two bids later and Charlotte Vikena was up to be bidded on. Alexander flashed her a pearly white smile before addressing the crowd. 

[color=gold]“Another maiden from Vermillion, and I say this with no offense to my favorite Knight Captain, but Lady Vikena is the grand jewel… Wait! Forgive me, Veirmont is on the coast, is it not? Lady Vikena the most flawless of pearls hailing from the beautiful coasts of Veirmont. She is currently the sole heiress of the Vermillion Duchie and has many talents in her repertoire. Composer of music, a taste for the fine arts, and can display the elegance, poise, and etiquette of the fine maiden she is! I don’t say this as a host, but as a man fortunate enough to have spent a pleasant outting with Lady Vikena! Intellect and wisdom beyond her years and a warm heart that will never scorch you. Lady Charlotte Vikena!”[/color] Alexander stepped aside to give her the center stage. His eyes looked toward the crowd, eying a few familiar faces he knew. He could only be envious that he couldn’t be one of them. Another one on one with Charlotte would have been… interesting to say the least. [color=gold]“Start her at 50.”[/color] Alexander ordered.

[color=white]“Lady Vikena starting at 50 gold! 50! 50 for Lady Vikena!”[/color]

[color=tan][b]“80 gold!”[/b][/color] A deep voiced man announced plainly and there on the edge of the stage, Alexander’s grin grew just a bit wider.[/color]