[After a couple of weeks, it's almost time to close up shop. Most of Berna's ceramics and jewelry have sold well with little inventory left over. Lillian and Emil would round up the numbers and calculate when they could open up again and where since they make it a practice to not sell in the same location in such a short duration of time.
Her work has caused more of a buzz than usual (thank you Internet) that a wealthy patron, pleased with his purchase and wanting one last appearance from her, has given the artist an invitation to a charity ball and auction. Berna is more than happy to attend and donate her final piece to the auction, a large ceramic bowl painted with flowers inside (It looks elegant but normal enough. Blink, and the flowers shift in circles like an optical illusion and the aroma of blossoms waft ever so subtly when in the room).
She gets to choose her plus one for the event and tonight, Berna arrives at the fancy venue dressed to the nines, like a spring breeze. It's head-turning due to her looks and height but few approach her since she is accompanied by a slightly taller young man with a darker complexion who is dressed just as sharply in his suit. His dreadlocks are tied loosely and gathered to the back of his head and his sculpted features also make others look at him specifically. Though Berna is all smiles and friendly gestures, Antoine's obsidian eyes carefully assess those who come up to her.
Antoine is also good at listening.
As the night wears on while the guests chat amongst themselves and network, making plans for their auction bids, Antoine, Berna's other golem whispers into her ear when they're finally alone at their table.]
"The security. They talk of being extra vigilant."
Hm? [Berna looks at Antoine, blinking.]
Is that anything really to take note of?
"I am uncertain. But I thought it would interest you."
[That makes Berna smile and she affectionately pats his back.]
And this is why I brought you along, Antoine. I can't have all the fun for myself.
celebrate the night
Her work has caused more of a buzz than usual (thank you Internet) that a wealthy patron, pleased with his purchase and wanting one last appearance from her, has given the artist an invitation to a charity ball and auction. Berna is more than happy to attend and donate her final piece to the auction, a large ceramic bowl painted with flowers inside (It looks elegant but normal enough. Blink, and the flowers shift in circles like an optical illusion and the aroma of blossoms waft ever so subtly when in the room).
She gets to choose her plus one for the event and tonight, Berna arrives at the fancy venue dressed to the nines, like a spring breeze. It's head-turning due to her looks and height but few approach her since she is accompanied by a slightly taller young man with a darker complexion who is dressed just as sharply in his suit. His dreadlocks are tied loosely and gathered to the back of his head and his sculpted features also make others look at him specifically. Though Berna is all smiles and friendly gestures, Antoine's obsidian eyes carefully assess those who come up to her.
Antoine is also good at listening.
As the night wears on while the guests chat amongst themselves and network, making plans for their auction bids, Antoine, Berna's other golem whispers into her ear when they're finally alone at their table.]
"The security. They talk of being extra vigilant."
Hm? [Berna looks at Antoine, blinking.]
Is that anything really to take note of?
"I am uncertain. But I thought it would interest you."
[That makes Berna smile and she affectionately pats his back.]
And this is why I brought you along, Antoine. I can't have all the fun for myself.