Party time and more [Action]

[idkmybffalfred]

[In a ballroom at Central City.]

The auction was done and a hefty pile of wealth had been gathered to help pay for the reconstruction of Amestris in the wake of the devastating undead invasion. All that was left at this point was the after party, and EVERYONE has been invited. The majority of the party has moved to a huge ballroom, complete with an in house orchestra, several tables of light snacks and drinks, a large dancing area, tables around the edges of the room, and servants with trays of drinks making sure no one goes long without a glass. Brag about your newest acquisition, seeth with jealousy at the guy who bid more on the piece you wanted, enjoy fine food and drinks from across the empire, get drunk, dance, have fun. Mr. Wayne is footing the bill tonight.

[Elsewhere, later that evening...]


A dark figure edges close to the tall wall surrounding the manor belonging to the mysterious man known only as The Major. It produces a grappling hook from under its cloak, and is perched atop the wall in short order to get a better look at what it has to contend with here.

Comments

[noblemonster]

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.

[i_shotfirst_too]

"Thank you, Lady Winter." Indy smiled quietly. "It may not be a prized treasure, but it is an important relic from the era - and well preserved. It does seem as thought it still has myrrh inside. I do wonder where you found your contribution."

[noblemonster]

"It has been in my family's collection for quite some time actually. I merely felt it was time to downsize a little, for a good cause of course."

The truth behind the pillar would remain with her of course. Victoria just smiled, curious to see if he would ask more about it.

"If your purchase still has myrrh inside of it, then perhaps it was worth its price. A fine relic find indeed."

[i_shotfirst_too]

"Is that so?" He inquired, raising his brow over his glasses. "May I ask as to how your family acquired such a treasure?" Indy is a curious man.

"Perhaps or it's just the scent, I will have to open it once I return home."

[noblemonster]

That curiosity may lead to strange places if he's not careful. "On that, I may have to check my collections records. When a clan dates back over thirteen generations, it can be a little difficult exactly how an item was acquired."