I’ve been tasked to auction off an artifact. But I have no idea on whose behalf. Only that if the auction fails for any reason, to keep the artifact with me. I received it this morning from a Courier. It was entertaining to see someone else as messenger. Once upon a time, that would have been me. Still not sure if the change in jobs is a promotion, a demotion, or a punishment. It’s anything but boring, that’s for sure.

The bag was nondescript. Could be a shopping bag from any big chain. Sturdy enough to withstand weight, plain enough to avoid suspicion, anything could be in it. It is good that the bag does not attract attention. The contents certainly would.

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