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Sibylla looked across the room expecting to see someone volunteer but no one volunteered. Sighing in disappointment, she continued, "It is my understanding that every guest of today's auction is allowed to bring two companions along with them who can provide valuable information about the paintings. Since the other participants of the auction do not want to participate I will gladly let each of you be our escort. Whoever brings me the information I am looking for will receive a thousand gold coins and I will pay for the transportation for all of you to your next location. Now, please follow me back to our table, there are a couple of items we need for tonight's auction." She walked toward the door leading out of the building while the group followed after her. "Please wait outside the auction area for the person who brought the information. Once she comes out I will call for you." The crowd parted allowing Sibylla to exit the building. When the door closed behind her she began to walk quickly down the hallway. Her companion followed behind her, keeping a close eye on her. Sibylla walked up to the receptionist desk and said, "Excuse me Miss, would you mind informing Mr. K'agosk that his guests are ready for him to come retrieve them?" The woman nodded and picked up her phone, calling for K'agosk. Sibylla smiled and waved goodbye at the receptionist before walking back into the hall where her companion had waited. Once they were safely inside Sibylla leaned against the wall opposite her companion and crossed her arms. She waited quietly as they heard footsteps approaching. Seconds later K'agosk came into view holding three bags filled with paintbrushes, brushes, paints and canvases.

He dropped the bags near his feet and stared at Sibylla questionably, waiting for her answer. She gave him a smile. "You got what you wanted?" K'agosk asked with a smirk. Sibylla rolled her eyes. "Yes I did, now can we go home? It's getting late and I'm tired." He nodded and turned back to leave but stopped short and spun around to look at Sibylla once more, raising an eyebrow. "And what happened to you? You look like shit!" Sibylla chuckled. "You should see yourself, you look like shit too. How long have you been here?" He shrugged. "Long enough to know that you should probably get out of this outfit before it stains. You know I can'