"This... this is really... authentic?" Ariya, stunned in the private room, stared at Talon.
"Yes, but the auctioneer said something wrong," Talon explained.
"Ancient merchants in Arcanis weren't just worried about the theft; with wars raging constantly, they hid true treasures within other paintings to keep them safe.. I just didn't expect it to be a late work by Liam. Looks like we've struck gold this time."
Ariya stared at Talon, realizing that she was increasingly unable to understand him.
Or rather... she had never thought she could interact with him like this; he was truly a mystery.
At the thought of this, a blush rising to her cheeks.
Talon carefully put away the painting. After returning, he could give it to Ralphy; this would make a great gift for Kieran.
The auction contin
