A Night at the Auction
Marcellus and Lucillie arrive at the Guggenheim. It is a quiet, private night, with a host of about thirty to fifty people. In the main hall, a group of chairs has been set up, and for the moment, people are mingling. The night seems to be filled with most of the Well to do of the mortal world.
He admires several of the peices of art hanging in the fine musuem, until the bell of the auctioneer's rings.
Applaudes
The Young man goes onto stage and silences the crowd, Introducing himself as Mr. Khoen.
Many pieces that have been donated this past year
He Begins and like a great magician, begins to weave together what appears to be a very exciting night. Is Skill at pleasing a crowd almost rivals Marcellus, as he finishes he astonishes the crowd.
With the death of the noteworthy Don Fernando Ibrahim, a wealthy diplomat in Spain, Ibrahim's art collection has been donated to the Society...so that it may be sent out into the world. And I Humbly have been authorize to Donate these peices to tonight's Auction.
With that the Auction Begins, Many of the paintings being purely Mainstream. But Marcellus Notcies the 2 powerplayers in the Room. A Mr. Sands, and a Dark Asian Lady. But Soon a shiver goes throughout his body. The Predator's Taint.
Marcellus remeber seeing him at the last Gathering. He did not get a chane to talk to him becuase He was to busy aruging with Abby about the Red Velevet overcoat. But now may be the chance, First to wait and see what happens.
500!
As Marcellus wins a Picture that will look great in his Lobby of the Haven (Or at least he thinks so).
And Now it is time for the Main Event. The Ibrahim Collection
Karl announces with pride in his voice, Clearly he loves the fact that he can sell these works of art. The first painting up is part of a pair. It is called "The Autumn of the Everylasting," painted by an unknown Italian in the late 17th century. During the course of the bidding, Sands battles it out with a few unknowns in the crowd, as well as with the asian woman. In the end, Sands purchases the item for $200,000 dollars. The second painting is the second of the pair, called "The Spring of the Everylasting," also by the same unknown Italian painter. Sands fights hard for the piece, and in spite of the crowd, purchases it as well for $350,000 dollars. And then comes the final piece...
Karl reveals a large painting with an ornate oak frame. It is entitled "the Salvation of Judas." It reveals a naked man sitting in the shadows with the sun peaking in from a nearby window. He sits in shadow, but one can see both his green eyes...and his smile.
This was painted by the infamous Jacob Rominati
MArcellus Leans over, but before he Can Lucielle raises her paddle. "55,000"
60
70
Marcellus shouts out "80,000"
The Asian 100
Sands 130
Luci 130
The Asian 140
Marcellus 150
Sands 200
Asian Woman 220
Lucielle 230
1 Million .....The Kindred in the Back Says. 1 Million.
Marcellus, Looking Annoyed Stands up "2 Million"
The Biding continues until Marcleuus Calls out "2.5 Million"
The Kindred in the back with a simple smile says 2 Million, 750 Thousand"
Lucielle Cries out "3 Million"
The Crowd is shocked and amazed as to how much money is up for grabs on the painting.
Karl annouces with Great joy "SOLD TO MS. JEFFERSON FOR THREE MILLION DOLLARS."
As the evening comes to a close. Sands and the Asain woman leave and Marcellus and Lucielle as escorted into the back to sign the forms and delivery is arranged. But when they come out, The Kindred from the Back is waiting.
Well played... "The Salvation of Judas" is quite a prize.
" Seems quite interesting" Lucielle mentions
"Indeed, It is quite a marvelous peice" Marcellus States.
The Kindred pauses a moment...trying to figure them out. "You...have no idea..." Seeming lost in thought for a moment, but then snaps back with a smile. " I don't suppose you'd care to sell it."
" Perhaps... We will of course need to take some time to consider."
"I'm authorized to go as high as four million."
"Authorized, By Who, If I may ask"
"My employer wishes to remain confidential." He smiles.
"Ahhh Of Course, Employers usually do" Marcellus says with a bored look on his face.
" Unforutally at this Time, I'm going to have to Decline."
" I see.How unfortunate."
"We will require some time to consider the offer of course, We wouldn't want to make any rash decisions."
The Kindred smiles, handing Lucille a card."I'll give you forty eight hours."
"Thank you." Lucielle says politely" Should we require more time, we will let you know."
"Should you require more time...then I will have my answer, won't I?"
Marcellus and the Kindred Exachange Looks at each other, Both not wavering.
"It's a painting. It means nothing to you. I suggest you consider my offer...otherwise things may get...unpleasant."
"Is that a threat." Marcellus says expecting the answer with a smile on his face.
"It's a promise, Mr. Astralan."
"I knew you were going to say that."
The Kindred puts the toothpick back in his mouth and exits. As Lucielle Looks to Marcellus and Says quite bluntly " You have some research to do"
Marcellus knew exactly what she meant and simplely replyed "Indeed"
He admires several of the peices of art hanging in the fine musuem, until the bell of the auctioneer's rings.
Applaudes
The Young man goes onto stage and silences the crowd, Introducing himself as Mr. Khoen.
Many pieces that have been donated this past year
He Begins and like a great magician, begins to weave together what appears to be a very exciting night. Is Skill at pleasing a crowd almost rivals Marcellus, as he finishes he astonishes the crowd.
With the death of the noteworthy Don Fernando Ibrahim, a wealthy diplomat in Spain, Ibrahim's art collection has been donated to the Society...so that it may be sent out into the world. And I Humbly have been authorize to Donate these peices to tonight's Auction.
With that the Auction Begins, Many of the paintings being purely Mainstream. But Marcellus Notcies the 2 powerplayers in the Room. A Mr. Sands, and a Dark Asian Lady. But Soon a shiver goes throughout his body. The Predator's Taint.
Marcellus remeber seeing him at the last Gathering. He did not get a chane to talk to him becuase He was to busy aruging with Abby about the Red Velevet overcoat. But now may be the chance, First to wait and see what happens.
500!
As Marcellus wins a Picture that will look great in his Lobby of the Haven (Or at least he thinks so).
And Now it is time for the Main Event. The Ibrahim Collection
Karl announces with pride in his voice, Clearly he loves the fact that he can sell these works of art. The first painting up is part of a pair. It is called "The Autumn of the Everylasting," painted by an unknown Italian in the late 17th century. During the course of the bidding, Sands battles it out with a few unknowns in the crowd, as well as with the asian woman. In the end, Sands purchases the item for $200,000 dollars. The second painting is the second of the pair, called "The Spring of the Everylasting," also by the same unknown Italian painter. Sands fights hard for the piece, and in spite of the crowd, purchases it as well for $350,000 dollars. And then comes the final piece...
Karl reveals a large painting with an ornate oak frame. It is entitled "the Salvation of Judas." It reveals a naked man sitting in the shadows with the sun peaking in from a nearby window. He sits in shadow, but one can see both his green eyes...and his smile.
This was painted by the infamous Jacob Rominati
MArcellus Leans over, but before he Can Lucielle raises her paddle. "55,000"
60
70
Marcellus shouts out "80,000"
The Asian 100
Sands 130
Luci 130
The Asian 140
Marcellus 150
Sands 200
Asian Woman 220
Lucielle 230
1 Million .....The Kindred in the Back Says. 1 Million.
Marcellus, Looking Annoyed Stands up "2 Million"
The Biding continues until Marcleuus Calls out "2.5 Million"
The Kindred in the back with a simple smile says 2 Million, 750 Thousand"
Lucielle Cries out "3 Million"
The Crowd is shocked and amazed as to how much money is up for grabs on the painting.
Karl annouces with Great joy "SOLD TO MS. JEFFERSON FOR THREE MILLION DOLLARS."
As the evening comes to a close. Sands and the Asain woman leave and Marcellus and Lucielle as escorted into the back to sign the forms and delivery is arranged. But when they come out, The Kindred from the Back is waiting.
Well played... "The Salvation of Judas" is quite a prize.
" Seems quite interesting" Lucielle mentions
"Indeed, It is quite a marvelous peice" Marcellus States.
The Kindred pauses a moment...trying to figure them out. "You...have no idea..." Seeming lost in thought for a moment, but then snaps back with a smile. " I don't suppose you'd care to sell it."
" Perhaps... We will of course need to take some time to consider."
"I'm authorized to go as high as four million."
"Authorized, By Who, If I may ask"
"My employer wishes to remain confidential." He smiles.
"Ahhh Of Course, Employers usually do" Marcellus says with a bored look on his face.
" Unforutally at this Time, I'm going to have to Decline."
" I see.How unfortunate."
"We will require some time to consider the offer of course, We wouldn't want to make any rash decisions."
The Kindred smiles, handing Lucille a card."I'll give you forty eight hours."
"Thank you." Lucielle says politely" Should we require more time, we will let you know."
"Should you require more time...then I will have my answer, won't I?"
Marcellus and the Kindred Exachange Looks at each other, Both not wavering.
"It's a painting. It means nothing to you. I suggest you consider my offer...otherwise things may get...unpleasant."
"Is that a threat." Marcellus says expecting the answer with a smile on his face.
"It's a promise, Mr. Astralan."
"I knew you were going to say that."
The Kindred puts the toothpick back in his mouth and exits. As Lucielle Looks to Marcellus and Says quite bluntly " You have some research to do"
Marcellus knew exactly what she meant and simplely replyed "Indeed"