Before Alex had made it inside of the establishment his arrival had been moved down the channels to Madame Fae. She was alerted mainly due to him being with two others a hour before their intended meeting. It didn't take much for her to deduce that he would be asking for them to also he allowed to join them at the auction. A Auction that already in so many words been expressed to be something not everyone can just attended. She teetered on the line of just backing out of the deal. For the sake of brevity she would quickly come to a answer before he stepped through the door.

Upon entry Alex and the others with him will be met with a Female Fishman. She was like most of the others girls that were usually outside. At this moment though she was instructed to lead the three to Madame Fae, who at this time was in the very back. Instead of a curtain a iron door would need to be walked through. Two Men stood, arms crossed, in front of this door. Serving as guards.

"I am to bring you and your friends to Madame Fae. However.....if you wish to wait the hour you still have...I can help you. Or all of you with in not just wasting that time. Monsieur, Alex. " The Fishman would say. She wouldn't touch them with her tenticials but a seductive smile would be flashed to each one of them. She knew about them arriving a hour early from what Madame Fae said when instructing her. Though instructed to just retrieve them trying to get new clients was on her mind as well. As she was a business of her own in her eyes. The product she sold being her body. Either for another to use it or for her to be used on others. Whatever was their preference. Denying this offer of pleasure was fine and they could be taken right to the person they were intending to meet with.


He would arrive a hour early. Some people that were valued guest would do this or arrive late. This particular Man had mixed feelings about arriving when he did. Part of him wanted to not get here so earlier whilst the other half didn't want to have to wait behind others to enter. Finding a comfortable spot also played a role in all of this. As this auction would no doubt be something more than that in the end; things like that always happen when certain characters are brought together. Especially with him being here. He seemed to glide across the ground as he walked toward the steps of the building that would hold the auction. Taking note of how steep the staircase was. It appeared to be the only entrance that they would be allowing everyone to take. Quickly he scaled the entrance as he had taken in the sheer massive size of the place as he approached. Upon reaching the top there they were. The guards for the evening. Reaching into is pocket he'd reveal his VIP pass holding it out for them to read it. Once they gave him a approving nob the massive door that stood close to twenty meters high, would slowly slide open. Going into the building. His question of why this door was so large and wide would be answered upon seeing a Giant. And not just any Giant. Regrettably he knew this Giant. And that would be let known due to the Giant taking note of him.

"BLACK BIRD! BLACK BIRD! MY FRIEND! EARLY ARE WE!" Though the Giant was not that far from the Man, with his arms reach, he yelled as if he was far away. This being on purpose. As once he turned all the way around to face him he would lower his tone to how he normally spoke. "Malika couldn't come on their own?"

"It is Black Henry, just Black Henry. And we are not friends." Henry would say as he stood his ground. He was told he couldn't avoid speaking during this and had to be cordial. But that didn't come from Malika. Another person that told him about this assignment added in that tidbit. Henry couldn't discern if they were lying or not. So, he played it safe and would stray a bit from his personality. As best as he could till the auctions started. "And is there a reason my Captain would come here?"

"OH! Sorry, Henry. I am so sorry! I've been drinking a bit. I just thought from the mask and all, you'd go with something more obvious! And I thought from my dealings with you we were friendly, friendly. But seems I still have a long way to go. Before I can get pasted that hard heart of yours!" The Giant would say. He bent down as he spoke to Henry due to his massive height. He stood at 40ft. And with how wide he was the door was primarily made due to him.

Henry is referred as the heartless among many pirates, with his Plague Doctor attire and non-coloured dress-code he can be seen as someone that does not appreciate contact from others. With his black and white striped arms you can see he has a well built body, and with his fancy ornaments it gives both a punkish and stylish design. His body is completely covered with all kinds of clothing, not even his eyes can be seen past his thick black goggles, plus with his hat it usually darkens his mask. The Giant knew of this very well even though he wasn't a Pirate.  The Giant was a Broker in fact. He was one of the individuals in charge of this auction. He and five others. He also was a very close friend with Madame Fae. That being the reason for this interaction holding purpose. His name was Arges. Simply that. He had lived on Baltigo most of his life and climb his way to where he was through blood and lies.

"If you excuse me. I wish to find myself a seat." Henry would say. He'd walk right past Arges. There were three forms of seating for this auction. First would be the box seating. Where certain VIPs like Henry would be sitting to watch. Those that were able to get a box seating would get to pick. This is why Henry had come early as well. He wanted a certain box. Second there would be dress circle. That was on the same level as the box seating. Same with the box seating special guest with a Gold pass were allowed to sit anywhere. They also given room to have guest if they brought any. Thirdly there would be the Dress circle. This is where the brunt of those attended would be. Their Silver pass was enough to allow them in but not enough for space. It wasn't REALLY crowded but seats were close. Each seat no matter the location had a device. That device is what will be used to signify their bid. Bids will then be displayed on the stage. Three large screens being up so that all bids can be seen. One in the middle. One to the left. And one to the right. This building was not the tallest. It was on seven stories. But, it was extremely spacious. It didn't rival that of the King's Castle. But, it was one of the sturdiest and well furnished places you could come to when on Baltigo. If you could get in. Auctions were held here usually, the really big ones.

"Good luck! I am eager to see what Malika is so interest in!" Arges would say as he watched Henry walk away. Turning back not to just wish him luck but to resume the conversation he was having before hand. "Alright! Make sure when you see her you bring her to my box first. Okay?" He was talking to one of the guards that would be assigned to the front. As the guards didn't just stop at the entrance. You'd walk down a line of them. The room you'd be lead into was spacious enough to that Arges and almost ten others his side would move freely around in. Within it were stands that people could purchase food at. That food wouldn't be allowed to be brought in unless you had a box however. Places to sit were provided in this room because of that. These guards also served more than one purpose. As they would be up for sale as well. Each have something different and unique about them. Giving a little taste is what Arges wanted to do.

When Alex would be brought to her she'd speak first. Not allowing anyone to speak before her. "Why are you here so early?"

OOC: I will be taking over the NPCing for this topic. Just tag me when you are ready for my post. In this post I do want to say I tried to introduce a few of the players that will have a BIG role in the topic. I will do this here and there.

"Was it not clear with my question?" She'd ask as she eye'd the Mink that spoke to her, directly. She knew a bit about him. Mainly about how someone had a hit out on his head. A hit that caused more trouble due to turf being taken. Everything said would be taken into account before Madame Fae spoke toward them. There were a lot of noticeable flaws presented to her by them. One was fouled mouthed. Another was unaware of what it was Madame Fae desired. She had beli. Getting beli wasn't nor every would be something too hard for her to acquire. So offering that wouldn't guarantee entrance to where they are going. Her life and livelihood was on the line. They needed to understand that. After she spoke she'd speak again. The question she posed being rhetorical, which could be inferred from her tone.

"I know exactly who this Mink is. Someone is looking for him. If he wishes my help. I want a promise. A promise that he will steal me something from the auction."This was a lie. She made it up just to gain something instead of just letting them into the auction with just 50million beri. From the get go she was going to tell them no and report them to those in charge of the auction. And get them kicked out of her establishment. What caused her to change her actions however was the smoothe sly tongue of Alex. She didn't know why the words that came out of his mouth resonated so much with her. The things he said just kinda made sense to her. Her promise was more of a demand. How she carried her words being enough to convey that.

"I can not have more than one bodyguard. And that is you Alex. Unless we are switching that. Since I am in a box seat I have no need for more than that, due to having some already provided. Bringing anymore would cause more eyes on me. You are in luck however. Since I do have two Men sneaking in for me. One as a waiter. Another as the bodyguard of a client." She said bodyguard weird because that person wasn't going to serve as such. She offered man fantasies to people. They would need to come to agreement on who was going to fulfill what role. Or she would do that for them.

She would've rather Alex had come with her however she was fine with the roles they had chosen. She took in account their personalities as best she could. From what she knew about them. And also from what they were displaying right now. Alex and Kaito were sly and obviously had hidden agendas. Pushing themselves into roles that would allow more freedom. The other one, Bazil, was more simple. She felt his lust drove him more than anything right now. That however wasn't a bad thing nor shade. It was just how she felt he was. With him she felt she could control him completely or not at all, there being no inbetween. She gave herself a few minutes to think a few things over after Alex had spoke, since he was the last to speak to her.

"Okay, bandit. You will take this coin." She'd reach within her bosom and a small amber colored coin. It was the same size of a beli coin(size of a quarter). She'd toss it over to him as she continued to give him his instructions. "You will leave now. Since you will be part of the staff you will not arrive with us. They will explain your duties once you arrive. And to answer you question....no. You will have to figure out a way to do that on your own. Also if I were you I would leave all items you have with me here, or you will not be allowed to work. That is one of their rules. If you want to use them I can take them with me, when I leave. And if you are able to be a waiter to the VIPs keep in mind I order the same drink the Hemlock Tea every hour, before the new one begins. One of the guards will take you to the employee entrance of the auction house. So get to moving before they stop letting people like you in. " She kept her eyes locked with the Mink as she spoke.

She'd then turn her attention to Bazil. "Go have fun. Everything is free for you, just tell them Nightshade and they will do whatever you want and more. I will have someone come get you when we are going to leave." Since Bazil was going to be with her she didn't really need to tell him anything right now. Rather letting him get out some of that energy he had worked out better. The experience if he was serious about wanting to relieve himself would be out of this world. Madame Fae didn't have the biggest establishment but she had some of the best workers within the entirety of Baltigo.

Her attention was then finally put on Alex. The other two would really have no reason to stay within the room; and she would wait till they left before speaking. If they for some reason stayed within the room that would just lead her toward having their roles stripped and her service to help taken back. "Alex....your client is. Mr.Garavito.  How should I say this....a beast They will try to make you do things that you might not be comfortable with. My girls and boys that come back from here usually do not come back the same. I am not telling you this to put you off. I am telling you this so you are mentally prepared. Also if any harm comes to him you don't have to worry about me. As the target on your back will make you dead to me." She'd reach under her and reveal his "piece". "The other guard will take you to the meeting spot we have established. So be quick a girl was supposed to go over a hour ago.  Also, be careful. "

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@Kaito

Regardless of if his equipment was left or not he would be taken to the employee entrance. The Guard didn't get too close. He just got close enough that he could show Jackal where the employee entrance was. There was no need to change since you would be searched and given a tailored uniform at the door. The line was long but it moved quickly. Only a few were turned away. Some for losing their coin. Others for bringing in items not allowed, which was everything that wasn't clothing. Watches and glasses weren't even allowed. It was two individuals that searched each person. One being a Mink and the other a Birkan. Everyone was stripped at the door(allowed to wear underwear) and once they walked in clothes were waiting for them. If someone smelled a certain way there would be a more intense form of searching done.  

The coins given also had be to handed over to one of the guards. There was a Amber and a Verbena collared coin. The Verbena coin was for those that were allowed to serve the VIPs. Idle chit chat would allow this information to be easily gained. But the switching of coins wasn't allowed. And those that did so would be punished for this crime. The Birkan was special as added to however above he had been modified to keep his eyes or more people someone normal could. Two extra robotic eyes placed onto his face. A special mask that hid his face but allowed pure vision allowed him to keep this little extra bit unknown to everyone other than the other Guards. The Bloodhound Mink wasn't upgraded in anyway as his skill was already superior to others of his race. He was one of the top men under Big Bear. His role going to be even more important once everyone was screened and processed.

Bloodhound and Birkan:

After everyone was dressed they would all be brought into a room, it was large and spacious. In total there were over two hundred of them within the room. Drinks and some food were provided as this would be where they'd all take breaks. The employee entrance lead right into this room. There were four doors in total, not including the employee entrance door. Before any doors were opened two groups were beginning to be made. During this time of assigning the second to last VIP would arrive. And by the time the last one came everyone was already assigned to their areas and ready to do what needed to be done.

"You will always smile at the guests! You will never answer them with a no! Even if they are to ask for something not on the list! At any time you are caught doing something outside of your duties you will be shocked by your collar! If you are gone too long you will be shocked by your collar! If you are taking a break I must be notified of it! You all should have prior experience being waiters and waitresses so I expect no slip ups! Spilling any drink or food will get you shocked! Someone complaining about you will get you shocked! Do not mess up because these shocks are your only warning! Three shocks and...." Aya would cut herself off. She didn't need to say what would be done. She had scared most of them enough. They knew what needed to be done and with the amount of people already here it was time for serving to begin.

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@Alexander C Cavalier

He would be lead to the client not that long after Jackal was lead to the auction house. The building was nothing special and blended into the environment. Even with that it gave off a bad vibe. Foot traffic avoided getting too close to the building. "I'm not going any closer. After you knock you will be asked your purpose. All you need to say is....I am yours and nothing else. " Is what the Guard would say as he would turn away and leave. His job for right now was finished and he would return back to Madama Fae's establishment. Whenever Alex would knock on the door and relay what he was told. He would be let into back room. Where a overgrown Fishman laid. Drool oozing for the corner of his mouth. It would be licked upon seeing Alex. He expected a girl but the sight of a Man did not disappoint him at all. He had been fine with everyone so far that had been given to him. The only two con he saw was that they weren't able to comeback and they were too submissive.


"You are late...." Garavito would say as he would motion for Alex to come and sit on his belly. Within his right hand he had a rusted iron collar. You could assume it was for a lot of things but Garavito wanted it for his bodyguard. His words he would say confirming this. "I want....you *huff * huff* to put this collar on. I can't play *huff * huff* with you before we go so hurry up."

They weren't late to the auction. It was just that the activities he wanted to do would eat up too much time. He was a large Fishman, on the obese side. He wasn't ashamed of this at all. It was just he didn't want to deal with long lines. He already had to pay for his box to be expanded a bit more.

The collar ordeal could be a good or could be a bad thing. It depended on how it would play out. Just saying "no" wasn't enough. You had to do something more than that to decline order given. Putting your foot down and showing you are not like the ones from before would be enough. Simply submitting and just going with the flow also could be done. One of these things would cause more attention to be placed on Alex. Which one would not be found out till they reached their box. If the Man was still willing to go along with his role.

Only if a fight would break out would their arrival be delayed. They didn't arrive a hour before the auction but the line to the front entrance wasn't that long. Garavito was obviously disgruntled from how he sucked in his bottom lip. The seven men that had to carry the chair Garavito sat in seemed to also grow a bit disgruntled. They weren't weak and could carry this Fishman up the stairs but it was uncomfortable to do this. Garavito could walk he had in total eight robotic legs. But he didn't want to use his legs when he had others that could carry him. Added to his legs he was covered in jewelry. He was naked but his bits weren't out like you'd assume. He wanted the only thing to stand him out was his jewelry. He had to flaunt his wealth. His VIP pass was in his right hand. And if Alex allowed the collar to be put on his his left hand would have the chain. It took in total ten minutes to get passed the line and into the main reception room. Since the ticket was already out they wouldn't be stopped and allowed to just keep moving.

Arges would almost instantly meet them. He was greeting everyone with a VIP pass. This was to make sure everyone that were given one would be noted; and those that came with them would be kept track of.  "Mr. Garavito. Welcome! I see you have a few...toys. Since you and Madame Fae are the last of the VIPs to arrive. I kept your special Box seat available for you, but your fee has been increased."

"Tch! I don't give *huff * huff* two..."  Garavito wouldn't be able to finished due to Arges looking away. Rolling his eyes he wouldn't waste anymore energy on the Giant and would motion for his servants to start moving again. He wanted to get to his seat immediately and get comfortable. The Auction was set to begin in less than thirty minutes; when the last VIP would arrive to her seat.


That question didn't come from Garavito but the Fishman's actual guard. He wasn't loud when he asked as Garavito was eating food that he had brought while he waited for his order to be brough.

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She had changed her attire to match the evening. Everyone had their agendas and hers hadn't been brought up yet nor will it till the time was right. Having Jackal and Bazil did change just a small aspect of her plan.

She allowed Bazil to do whatever he wanted with her girls, or boys if he was into that. And when it was time to go she would send someone to retrieve him and meet her at the entrance of the building. If he didn't come she didn't care and would leave without him. If he did and they began to walk she would talk to him. "I will not mince words. I'm glad you decided to come with me. All three of you owe me a favor for this, and I intend to collect that favor from each and every one of you. Out of all those favors I just want you to kill someone. Someone that we will see at the Auction." If he would agree to the favor she would continue. "He is known as Black Henry a member of a crew that has wronged me twice." If he wanted to decline this it was fine. She'd just ask again later when she had the leverage.

They would arrive well after Garavito had and would be the last to get to the auction, out of the VIPs. She did this on purpose since she had to speak with Arges about a few things. The two of them being closer than anyone else here. As this Auction was a cease pool of wickedness. A game was being played and only a few truly were allied together. If trust was given out too eagerly it might end making a avoidable situation the end of your line.

There wouldn't be much talking as Madame Fae only wanted to say what she asked earlier to Bazil. She didn't want to talk too much. She'd rather think over things more to make sure everything would play out.

Upon arrival she'd scale the steps quickly and be greeted by Arges before taking more than a dozen steps through the front entrance.

"The ONE AND ONLY Madame Fae. Everything has been set up just as you asked for. The bird's eye view is something to die for. And with you finally arriving we can get started as all the VIPs have made it in."

"Did Mother come?"

"Sadly, someone else has taken her box. It was last minute but she sends her apologies for not being able to come. "

"Oh."

"Yes, yes. She would've made the bidding wars truly something else."

"It sure would've been something. But, enough about her. Did the items I sent in make the cut?"

"Yes, this time around all the VIPs that submitted items have been accepted. And I must say a lot of them are to die for."  

After their brief interaction Madame Fae would lead Bazil to their box. It was empty till they would arrive. In a normal setting these box seats would be small and seat multiple people. One right next to the other. But that was not the case right now. In total there were twelve box seats. Hers was labeled X . It wasn't the large out of the box seats but it was comfortable for her and Bazil. A device along with a den den mushi sat on the table that was placed in front of the couch she would sit on. Next to that were a stack of papers. Only those that got a box seat had a list of everything that was going to be sold today. Finally there was a glass of a red liquid that you could mistaken for wine on the table as well. "Take a seat we are about to begin." She said this while she eyes the box opposite to her own.

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Regardless if anyone came or not the Auction would now begin. The lights in the boxes would dim and the ones over the stalls and dress circle completely turned off. Arges would be the one to walk onto the stage, alone. The Giant did not bring a mic or anything to amplify his voice as it was powerful enough to travel into everyone's ears. "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! IT IS TIME ONCE AGAIN THAT WE HOLD THE AUCTION AMONG AUCTIONS! BUT BEFORE WE BEGIN I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE THANKS TO THE NINE THAT HAVE HELPED SUPPLY US WITH HALF THE EXOTIC AND RARE ITEMS WE HAVE TODAY." He call out nine names. Ursa, Mr. Garavito, Sister Patriece, Itori, Madame Fae, Meyer Lansky, James Coonan, Curtis Warren, and Black Henry. There names were listed according to their importance. These nine have done more than just supply some items to be auctioned off. After the names were stated more rambling to sell the people onto buying items would continue for a good ten minutes. The first batch of orders being done. Madame Fae would order nothing to drink at this time.

Once Arges finished a large glass stronger than any other would begin to raise in front of the platform he stood on. This wasn't to really protect the items that would be brought up but the audience. The items being creatures. They weren't your run of the mill creatures but things some wouldn't think were real. A steam powered elevator was being used to transport items that were underneath the stage to the top. Heavily guarded down below the stage ready to be brought up or removed at any time.

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