The auction was getting lively. Allura calmly regarded
Sars Sarad
as he called out nine thousand, Marlon Sularen and Aether Verd as they fought over a Mandalorian, and her admirer
Hakar Scaleback
with a hunger for the Wookie at five thousand.
The Umbaran regarded the lizard with the empty slate of her eyes for a moment. In truth, the man wasn't wrong.
The Madclaw
had never been one she truly wished to purchase. If she'd won, she would have released him but given the constant outburst and hard stares the Wookie gave it was obvious he'd be a problem even if she did free him. His reprisal might even be more vigorous if she simply let him go. As for it being 'known' to Hakar...
"A favor then," Allura agreed with a nod. It never hurt to be owed a favor no matter how small.
Time was running out it seemed as their auctioneer called for the final bids. Allura, however, found her gaze elsewhere in the crowd over her shoulder. A strategic bid would do better than tossing money at the Black Sun blindly as those two fighting for the Mandalorian had.
As though to taunt Allura for her thoughts, however,
Jek Raynar
wandered in to drop a bid on
Aiden Porte
. The Umbaran slowly turned to regard the drunkard.
"Five thousand for the boy," she replied evenly for
Arcadian
's benefit. There were certain parties Allura was prepared to 'lose' to in order for other elements to satisfy their own agendas. Yet, Allura had her own agenda and losing
both people she actually sought to purchase at this auction would be unacceptable.