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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] [color=red][b] Day [/b][/color]
[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] Charlotte
[Color=gold][b]Mention:[/b][/color][hr] Cassius, Callum, and Kira

Alexander's expression was filled with delight— amusement even as the players for Charlotte's bid revealed themselves. First was a deep-voiced gentleman who had initiated with the first bid, then Kira… [color=gold][i]120? Beautifully done, Miss Mapenzi. Beautifully done.[/i][/color] He was all too happy to see such a bump to the bid.

Shooting a glance at Charlotte, he noted her surprise.

[Color=gold]“That [i]is[/i] quite interesting, isn't it.”[/color] He said low enough so only those on the stage would hear. 

[Color=lightsteelblue]“Two hundred.”[/color]

The eyes of the Black Rose’s vice president darted over to Cassius, looking upon the man with interest. [Color=gold][i]Your father probably felt the sting of that from here, child.[/i][/color] 

And where there was one Damien, there was always sure to be another. Seated right beside him with her hand on his, was where Alexander's favorite Damien placed herself. His eyes took her in, devouring her very presence— tasting and digesting it with just one look. His thoughts trailed back to the night she had visited him. A moment he still questioned whether her words rang true. He could see her dangling and holding on for dear life from the cliff— alone with fewer she could trust to pull her up. Her parents could not be confided in. Roman had walked away, smiling at her fate. Then there was Cassius… Cassius was there, but how strong was his grip? Could he keep her from falling down into his jaws below, hung open and salivating as he watched her fingers strain from the pain of holding on? Cassius was her only hope, and he was wounded himself. 

Alexander glanced at Charlotte once more. [Color=gold][i]A wounded man can't afford to help another. Violet will be fine, Cassius. You have other things to worry about.[/i][/color]

[color=00F8FE]“Three-hundered!”[/color] The timing couldn't have been better. Callum was the wildcard he hadn't anticipated, but he would only help work things in his favor.  [color=00F8FE]“And another hundo from the [b]MON-KAAAAY![/b]”[/color]

[Color=gold]“A woman, Lord Cassius Damien and Prince Callum Danrose! Didn't I tell you all, Lady Vikena is as exceptional as it gets!”[/color]

[Color=peru][b]“Four-fifty.”[/b][/color] The deep voiced man announced calmly while tipping his bowler hat toward the stage.

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[Center][h1][color=lightblue]Donald Herring[/color][/h1]
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[B]Interactions:[/b] Stratya [@citrusarms] Mina [@Tae]

The moment Donald realized he won, he jolted with an energy he hadn't felt in many years. Stratya was one he wanted to have a date with, and he had been ready to bid everything he had on his person to ensure it. He gave once over to the other men who had contended for a moment with her, noting who he had beaten in the short-lived bidding war. It was both a matter of pride and recognizing his competition if he were to truly begin courting the knight-captain. 

Once his glances of superiority over the others was over, he stood up, eyes affixed on his lovely prize of woman who waited beside Lady Blackwood. [Color=lightblue][I]Just a few more steps, m’lady, and we can have our wonderful time together[/i][/color] He tapped his brown leather satchel which contained a [i]Courting Kit[/i], a collection of goodies that could prepare any man for the splendors of Courting Season made popular by the one and only Duke Lorenzo Vikena!

Donald was grinning ear to ear as he approached Stratya, reaching into his coin purse, ready to get the payment out of the way.

[Color=lightblue]“Lady Blackwood, the offering is all there. 100 gold for a woman who is worth far more than mere coin.”[/color] He looked at Stratya and winked as he handed over the funds. After that, he faced Stratya and took a single step toward her with an open hand to take hers. 

[Color=lightblue]“Sir Donald Herring is your date on this wonderful day, m’lady. Please, lead us toward our private paradise.”[/color] His expression could only be described as smitten.
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