Alex and Aeris casually bid on some items the auction introduced.
These items were useful, though nothing they'd fight tooth and nail for.
They simply bid for the sake of bidding and stopped when they deemed that it had gone beyond their budget for that particular item.
As the bidding continued, the two chatted amiably in between breaks. After a bit of prying, Alex discovered that the academy's other Club Presidents were also present in the auction house.
"Usually, we're informed three days beforehand whenever El Hazzard sponsors an auction," Aeris explained. "I'm sure they are here somewhere, so if you bump into them, make sure not to cause a scene."
"Lady Aeris, do I look like a troublemaker to you?" Alex asked while batting his eyelashes innocently.
"Yes. Very much so."
"Tsk!"
The corner of the young lady's lips curved slightly, but it was not enough for Alex to notice that she was actually smiling.
