You hear a gentle rap at the door and answer promptly, expecting an individual of great import. Before you stands an unimpressive figure. Well-dressed if nothing else, and holding an unmarked briefcase in one gloved hand. As you search the face out of habit, you quickly realize there are no features, or rather your vision is so skewed upon looking that you're unable to make any out.
The man brushes past you and seems to gaze out over your humble abode, glancing at pictures on the wall, furniture nestled in modest living quarters, and even to what Netflix is playing on your computer. Your pet, a stalwart companion, dashes off at the sight of whatever strange guest has visited their master.
Without any conversation, the man chooses to sit in front of an empty space that he can set the briefcase. His movements are precise, you notice. As if every step and action is carefully calculated to result in little to no energy being expended. This comes off as rigid. Lifeless, even. You take a hesitant seat across from him and the clock ticks loudly in the awkward silence.
As you open your mouth to speak, he presses a finger to his lips. No sound comes out, but the message is clear. You hear a series of clicks as his fingers glide across the numerous locks securing the briefcase tightly shut. It pops open, then, and he takes out a simple, disappointing slip of paper. He slides it across the table to you and gestures to it, hand suspended in air, waiting for you to read it.
You swallow and take a look. It reads: 'Do you desire the inner workings of your imagination made in perceived reality?' That is all.
You nod, not quite understanding what it is you're being asked, but curiosity often gets the better of us. Especially in times of want.
You are given a second and final slip. It reads: 'Wage for your creation. Bid and it shall be yours. Lose, and it will fail to exist.'
TERMS
This auction will begin on 12/14 [now] and end at 11:59 EST on 12/20.
Should you win, there is no limit to the piece you can request written.
Length, and any other details, will be discussed with the winner.
Your piece may take up to a month or longer to be made manifest.
It is very unlikely, but your request may be refused, and your bid overall rejected.
SAMPLES
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BIDDING
Your bid may contain any combination of volts, ohms, items, or skills.
Offering to make art would be an example of a skill.
Your bid must exceed the previous bid by a value of 3k volts at least.
WINNER
Quoth the Raven
