( auctioned goods table #1 )
“ c’mon, it’s fun – and it’s for charity, ” what a better write off for rich people to play frivolous matchmakers than under the guise of philanthropy. “ i do hope whoever puts in their bids makes it interesting, there’s nothing more tired than bidding for your spouse – arranged or not. ” would it be considered cheating if it was for charity – to ‘ feed the children ’ and whatnot. & @jinxiuying, @arayamahidol, @parkerwhitmores, or whoever .
“ that’s very flattering, but have you seen her highness’ dress? ” fumiko glances at the bedazzling blonde by her side. “ if your husband were allowed to bid, i’m sure there would be no competition. ” the motley mix of opinions surprises the crown princess; this seemed the sort of event most would be eager to use for their own agendas. “ it’s really more of a meeting than a date, isn’t it? you don’t think anyone is actually going to use this to conduct their affairs, do you? ” ( @jinxiuying / @arayamahidol / @parkerwhitmores / @tvkla / anyone else!! )
head turns abruptly from the server she’d been speaking to about bellinis. blue eyes get that bit of extra sparkle, widening a little bit at the woman next to her. “ my husband ? thore ? he wishes ! ” flash of perfect whites bloom into a laugh. “ but thank you, that is so kind ! you’re the picture of elegance your highness. everyone looks so nice. worthy bids. and i do agree, just dating would be a waste of opportunity at least half of us are spoken for already. although i’d be curious to see how many end up going for second and third encores from this. everything is fair game for a good cause right ? ” [ @fvmikc @jinxiuying or anyone because this chain is so long ]
her face filled with a vain mirth, filtered through a seemingly sheepish blush. right answer. and before she knew it, the table had turned into a hub of positivity. “ YES, yes, we look nice. “ if she had to sit at this table and give and receive affirmations for the next hour or so, it would certainly be to hell with charity. she continues drolly. “ i’m sure we’ve collectively spent most people’s salaries a few times over on our looks … and i suppose which one of us is worth more is more RELATIVE to the beholder. “ she sighed. what fun it could have been to compare their monetary values, playfully or not. “ either way, i’m not sure there’s one person out there i’m itching to meet. “ ( anyone :P )
she sits there, watching as everyone chimes in, eyes shifting back and forth not knowing who to look at. so many pretty women she forgot how to speak! doesn’t help she’s blinded by tekla’s dress, in the best way possible of course. she smiles realizing she hadn’t thought about aurel once this whole night — fuck! now she’s thinking about him. “ that makes sense! you’re consistently a twelve and everyone out there is a six on their best day. i couldn’t imagine being excited to meet anyone if i were you— ” she cuts herself off by shoving a piece of bread resting on parker’s plate into her mouth. she looks up, apologetically smiling at him. ( @parkerwhitmores / @yihwa / anyone )
“ugh, you’re right - if michael wins me, that’s boring!” he nods at yihwa. before he’d volunteered, he thought it would be hilarious if he’d blown all of his mother’s donation money on forcing some ruling monarch to hang out with him for an hour and a half, but this was way more fun. she smiles as they all chatter about each other’s outfits, knowing they’re pointedly ignoring his. he doesn’t blame them one bit. it’s hard to bask in the glory of his outfit. he snaps out of his thoughts, looking over at araya, “hey - this isn’t olive garden, you can’t just steal all my breadsticks, dude,” he pauses, for a few seconds.” he turns away, looking at xiuying and gesturing wildly toward the other tables, “anyways, you have to have someone out there you’d want to go on a date with - even if it’s just for looks. come on, we’re in a room full of, like, the hottest people alive. if you had to pick, who would it be? and please be very, very shallow about it.” ( @yihwa / anyone / did we establish an order it feels like we established an order )