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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, Cassius
[Color=gold][b]Mention:[/b][/color][hr] Mina, Calbert 

Alexander couldn't help but steal glances over at Charlotte each and every time her bid rose. He knew she would spark something within the crowd but what he witnessed was much more than he could ask for. Cassius wore a mask every other Damien but today it fitted quite crookedly upon his face. He didn't simply want to win Charlotte— the young man seemed as though he needed to. Charlotte's faint reaction however, left Alexander with more to be desired in knowing about the relationship between the two.

Duke Vikena's heiress had never painted herself as some damsel in distress or the traditional Caesonian woman yearning to be courted, yet there was a way in which her expression shifted when her eyes landed on Cassius. Alexander only wished he knew just how bad of a sting Cassius dealt when he upped the bid to one thousand.

[Color=gold][i]I figured a man like you might enjoy keeping a game going. Do you always bid so heavy handedly?[/i][/color] Despite his surface thoughts, the high bid worked in his favor. 

[Color=gold]“Cassius Damien!”[/color] Alexander laughed while clapping cheerfully. [Color=gold]“There’s that competitive Damien spirit I’ve heard so much about! Like father, like son! A true hunter!”[/color] Alexander extended his hand out to place the attention of all on Cassius… and to set up his punchline of course. [Color=gold]“Just try not to have any thoughts about mounting her head on a wall! Good win, Cassius,”[/color] Alexander congratulated just before shooting one last look at Charlotte as she exited the stage.

[Color=gold]“Thank you, Charlotte. I do appreciate you taking part in this. Truly.”[/color] He said this without all the flair he had in his voice just a few seconds prior. The reason being, was because he honestly meant it. For certain, there were dark motives at play for the charity, but Alexander indeed desired the funds raised to go toward Sorian’s impoverished. It wouldn't ultimately change things for all the men, women, and children in need, but a little extra coin could be the catalyst for change for few who needed just the slightest push forward. 

[Color=gold]“Ladies and gentlemen!”[/color] This is why Alexander was willing to push this event along a little further than other members of his organization. [Color=gold]“Mina Blackwood and I graciously thank you for attending this fine and splendid event on Drunkard's Day, no less! Lady Vikena's bid was definitely the climax of this generous auction… but we have one final person to bid on! To raise the stakes, winning this bid will not offer a simple basket of treats, but a freshly prepared two course meal, all the wine you can handle, and a special gift for you to walk away with!”[/color] Alexander gauged the anticipation of the audience. [Color=gold]“I’d say that's quite the tempting offer… even if your date happens to be the unpleasant sort.”[/color] He garnered a few chuckles. [Color=gold]“The last and final offer of the Caesonia Dating Auction is yours truly! Alexander Deacon!”

“No starting bid! I don't expect to get anywhere close to Lady Vikena's value and I doubt I’m desired by one of the Damiens!”[/color]


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