Avis strolled up the stage with comfort. With many years of experience a small interruption like this could never phase him. "Hmm well I surly did not appraise this tonight, Mia please look in to who accepted this item later." The woman on the stage, now Mia, looked deadly serious. She knew an order from the elder no matter how calmly said was final.
The auction did accept items the day of but most were submitted in advance by other members of the garnet family or their attendants. This item currently was one of the items another member had accepted. Most likely due to the church's standing did not properly appraise it either. This was sadly a common error made when people faced the church. Due to its status and overall good appearance most would automatically trust those representing them.
