Auri stared at the numbered flyer being handed over to him, then brought a hand to reach for the parchment he made. But just as he was about to take the flyer, Hawad cut through in between him and the stranger.
"Sir, you should give that to me," Hawad said, offering his empty palm with a forced smile. "And—uh—you're a bit too close. Back off a little, yeah?"
Auri almost face-palmed.
Was Hawad seriously trying to act territorial? To a walking wall of muscle who could fold him in half?
The man only raised a thick brow, visibly amused, but he didn't move an inch. He only looked down at Hawad, like he's staring at an ant who just stopped him mid-step. When he shifted, Hawad shuffled back a couple of steps instead.
"O-On second thought, I'll just, uh... let Auri handle the rest." Hawad handed the flyers of the other winners to Auri and composed himself with a cough into his hand. "It's his business, anyway."