X.I Product Placement

Time moves forward...

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"Welcome to the first day of the Annual Autumn Auction!"

Eremes fought the urge to yawn as he watched the event open with crossed arms as he leaned against the wooden walls of the backstage. He'd been awake since six AM for this malaka, helping the crew out on last-minute checks and fixes before day one formally opened. The repairman thought that with such a schedule, the doors would open by seven and they'd be done just before four in the afternoon. So lo and behold when one of the organizers shouted out that they were opening in three hours, he eyed the man incredulously.

Were they serious?

"Feel free to participate in one of the numerous stalls and stages to experience for yourself what Mollucan culture has to offer!"

Yes. They were serious.

Guests and participants streamed through the two double doors as the hall opened itself for the exceptionally busy day. Eremes eyed some foreigners flitting through the show floor as the rambunctious sounds of agg