<div class="floatright">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/db/6be9da5452d2eab5c4db986880b9f095.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aline Myobi -</strong> <em>Greeting Shawn, starting the auction...</em></span></div><br/>All photos in place and stacked in order.<em>Check</em><br/><br/>Pamphlets of the event with detailed descriptions of each piece being sold, all placed on each seat.<em>Check</em><br/><br/>Chairs lined in neat rows in front of the stage.<em>Check</em><br/><br/>Refreshments arrived and easily accessible. A glance back at the entrance and she saw Lulu transferring the newly arrived food onto the table with Paul and Ronin at her side.<em>Check</em><br/><br/>Before she could continue on to the stage and do a sound check on the microphone, a sudden<em>Hello Aline</em>caused her to stop and turn. Smile in place, she easily greeted the faithful patron with a warm, "Shawn! I'm so glad you could make it!" Though her appearance may have changed for the event, her work ethics obviously had not. Glancing over the usually smartly dressed man, a twinkle of amusement sparked in her eyes. Even with the smudges here and there, there was no doubt that he was still well-dressed and in costume. "You look terrific!"<br/><br/><em>I hope my request was not too difficult. Doubtful knowing your manner with a camera. Certainly you’ve made my Matilda shine to others the way I see her now.</em><br/><br/>Her smile turned impish at his compliment and she laughed delightfully. "Oh, you flatter me as usual. If you approve of my work then I feel more assured of myself. Though whether or not she looks as gorgeous as she does now, you'll have to tell me later on." The words were lightly teasing, carefully so.<br/><br/>As Matilda sashayed over to join them, Aline smiled seeing how close the two were. There was an obvious attraction and it certainly wasn't a bad thing. After all, something to keep the buyers coming was never a bad thing...<br/><br/>Excusing herself from the two, she continued on her way to the stage when a certain costume caught her eye. Turning to give it a better look she realized that the scantily clad individual was none other than. "Kitty! Where have you been all this time? Didn't you get back yesterday? And you didn't even come to visit me?" The tone was scolding but she finished it with an injured pout before continuing with a playful grin. "My souvenir better be awesome, missy." And continued on to the stage after giving her fellow photographer a quick hug.<br/><br/>On stage, she checked the time and saw that the clock above the entrance doors stated it was already a little past noon. From her spot at the front of the room, she could see that there was a decent amount of people and all were currently just milling about waiting for the auction to begin. Speaking into the mic, her voice carried easily and evenly across the room. "Ahem, testing?"<em>Mic and sound systems. Check.</em>Pleased to see that the staff had done their part in getting the place ready, she began speaking in earnest. "Welcome to Waxing Rhapsodic's Halloween auction! It's a pleasure to have you all here for our little event and I see that plenty of you have come decked out in  impressive costumes." A light spattering of laughter and she continued. "Seeing as you have all been patient with us, the auction will begin in about fifteen minutes. Before then, please take your time near the entrance where refreshments have been placed for everyone."