As Victoria mingled, she caught sight of someone less extravagantly dressed than the rest. Further observation lead her to the conclusion, and a little ease dropping, that he was a scholar of some sort.

Of course, that managed to gain the Lady's attention. Victoria wandered over to him, wine glass in hand an a small pleasant smile on her lips.

"Congratulations on your win in the auction Mr. Jones. I admit, I was a bit surprised anyone showed interest in that item. It seemed hardly interesting."

Unlike her own contribution. A rather large ivory pillar with ancient carvings from a period predating the church.