As the campfire crackled, casting dancing shadows on the damp tunnel walls, Strax, Cristine, and Yennifer settled around the flames.
The atmosphere was a bit... strange...
For Strax, who only knew Cristine, it was quite unsettling to think there were two of her... or rather, that she was an identical twin... It was really unsettling to see because, all the time he had known Cristine, he never thought she could have a sister!
The warmth of the fire contrasted with the cold, damp air of the tunnel, which was actually colder than he had expected.
"We will need to be extremely careful," Yennifer said, breaking the silence.
She pulled a small bag from her clothing and began unrolling a detailed map of the auction. The paper was crumpled but still legible. "The auction will be held in a part of the mansion that is rarely used. Heliot should be there, preparing the items and organizing the bids."