[It has been a very trying auction so far, from not knowing he was in it at all to seeing his tragically unpolished poem and beyond— but Lorenz has made peace with it. Mostly. He is, at least, no longer having any very ignoble arguments by the time he notices Constance's bid. Actually, that's very kind of her...

So hello, Coco. How are things.]

Miss Nuvelle! You are an even lovelier sight tonight than last we spoke. [you know, bloody. and then in a hospital gown. they don't have to be that specific.] And I feel I must thank you for your generosity. Are you enjoying the evening?