Shikari was sitting with a group of friends, all wearing masks as they wait for the next item to be brought up for auction

??: “I heard the next item is worth a lot…”

???: “Must be worth it though.”

they talk and drink in the booth as they wait, when they hear the announcement

Announcer: “get your bids ready ladies and gents, this one is a very special one! Might I introduce you…”

the announcer pulls a rope to lift the curtain, and you are there, kneeled down with your arms suspended above you, a muzzle-like mask over your mouth, trapped there on the stage with a spotlight shining on you.

Announcer: “the very own hero of the city! Just imagine what you can do with him, perhaps a bodyguard, or maybe just have him on display at your own events! We will start the bidding at 1.5 million!”

Shikari leans forward in his seat, looking in awe, almost cracking a smile at the sight of you trapped there, at anyone’s mercy if they pay the right price

Shikari: “No way…”