Maria Market's auction house isn't very spacious; it feels like a dimly lit small theater. Rows of seats ascend in a tiered formation around a central 'stage,' but these are seats for ordinary guests. Encircling the walls of the 'theater,' luxurious silk and satin-adorned boxes stand side by side, totaling three layers. Each box houses a brass telescope mounted on a mahogany stand, enabling nobles to carefully scrutinize the items placed in the center of the stage.
The Limp Man had managed to arrange a box for Brand, but the young man refused. His purpose wasn't to attract attention; participating was secondary. He came merely to see if there might be any unexpected gains.
The group picked up their numbers at the entrance and then seated themselves accordingly. Although Brand appeared relaxed, beneath his knight's attire, he always had a rapid-fire hand crossbow tied, loaded with curse crossbow arrows crafted by Tama, and ready to face sudden occurrences.
