virgin auction

[This entire thing is embarrassing for a great number of reasons, but for as awkward as Hubert feels about it, it seems this poor woman's twice as flustered. At the very least he can try to help her get out of it, right? Right.

So Hubert quietly slips up behind her, resting a careful hand against her back in a matter that's supposed to look possessive and intimate, but his touch is actually remarkably light so she can pull away if she feels uncomfortable with it.]

There you are, Azura; I was worried when I lost sight of you. [He did catch her name, at least, to better sell this act!!] Have these people been giving you trouble, my dear?

[The words are confident and certain, but given the cold glare he's giving the patrons, hopefully they'll keep their distance.

So, do you want to play along, Azura?]