[EVENT] Police Auction @ Exposé Park

[silverwind9]

It's a beautiful sunny afternoon at Exposé Park, perfect weather for the First (Re)Annual Police Auction. A short glance about the place quickly makes it apparent why the location was chosen; there is a wide open space in the center of the park for people to gather, and there a stage, small tent (no doubt for auction items) and sound system have

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[knights_edge]

*though the general mood of people mulling about the location is curious, even enthusiastic, at least one man stands broodingly by the stage, arms crossed and tapping a finger impatiently*

.......

[karmalogic]

*Franziska stands next to him, surveying the crowd for a moment before speaking up:*

Miles Edgeworth! What is the meaning of this?

((logic icon was totally not involved))

[knights_edge]

........

...I now have a good guess as to why the Head Detective left a note requesting my presence.

[karmalogic]

Oh?

[carpe_legem]

*He's not lost in the book, per se, maybe just reading it intently as he walks into the park. It's The Waste Land, just a little pocket size version. He puts it away and adjusts his glasses as he approaches the stage, and he stands with a bemused smile on his face.*

I had quite forgotten that was today.

[capslockchords]

*He pockets the few bucks his parents gave him to go spend on snacks or a souvenir, splitting off on his own while his dad goes to find a spot to watch the actual auction from.*

...!

*His first reaction upon seeing Kristoph is to SHOUT, but he brings it down a few notches. Kind of.*

O-Oh! Hey, Mr. Gavin! Hello!

[carpe_legem]

*glances over, then turns fully head and shoulders* Ah, it's my fan. I shouldn't be surprised to see you here, should I?

[capslockchords]

H-Heh, yeah. I guess it was pretty predictable, huh? *rubs the back of his neck*

[wrightaway]

*Phoenix enters the park with Maya, dressed in his signature suit and looking rather amused. He's not sure what to expect--the sight of a telephone booth nearby gives him deja vu--but it's a beautiful day, and he's enjoying being out.*

Now remember, Maya, we're not here to buy. We're just curious onlookers. So no putting any bids on anything, okay?

[feymous]

Scout's honor! *she looks a little bit too anxious to see what's going to happen, though* I mean, it's not like we've got any money or anything.

[wrightaway]

*Something about the way she says that makes him nervous*

Riiiight, we don't have any money. Not if you still want to get snacks, especially. Or take a cab home, too.

[feymous]

We don't have to take a cab... We could just... waaaalk. *she looks over at Phoenix craftily* I mean, maybe if we see something we like and it's super cheap.

100 men enter

[alphashifu]

*Shi-Long Lang walks onto the scene from the street - and a seemingly endless stream of men follow him in. Outside of Shi-Long, none of them are dressed as if they're on duty, the majority opting for khaki shorts and flip-flops, though all of them still wear their sunglasses. When he stops, they stop as a single body*

All right! All of you know what you want to see?

"YES, SHIFU!"

Good. Stick to your browsing buddies, and keep an ear open in case I call. Dismissed.

*the hundred men drift apart slowly, ambling off in pairs or dozens, while Shi-Long takes in the scene*

[iflyfirstclass]

*sees a familiar face in the crowd and debates whether to approach him or not. She finally decides to, figuring it would only be polite*

Hello, Mr. Lang. How nice to see you and your entourage, again.

[alphashifu]

*he, in turn, recognizes Rhoda immediately*

Good afternoon, Ms. Teneiro. Nice to see you again too. Kind of weird meeting you outside of a jet, though.

[iflyfirstclass]

Indeed. *nearly bows out of habit but fortunately stops herself in time, realizing how silly that would be off duty*

Here on business?

[iflyfirstclass]

*it's her day off and she's wearing a bright green summer dress with her hair up in a ponytail instead of the usual square bun. She's come to check the auction out after seeing its little blurb in the newspaper. Curious of what she may find and if any of Cammy's belongings will be auctioned off, she's made it across town just for this. A part of her also wonders if a certain prosecutor will be making an appearance at the event.*

*to herself* What a lovely day to spend outdoors.

[magpie_byrdey]

*She's volunteered for one of the vendor's at the event, but at long last Maggey is on a short break! When she spots her old friend, she calls out and waves*

Rhoda! Rhoda, I didn't know you would be coming here today!

[iflyfirstclass]

*genuinely surprised* Maggey! I can't believe it's you!

*gives her old friend a quick hug* What brings you here today?

[magpie_byrdey]

It's my day off, so I figured I should volunteer!

*Cheerfully,* I can't really believe you're here either- are you passing through or..?