You have the strange feeling that you're being watched from somewhere in the crowd. You turn, searching the crowd, and end up making eye contact with Present Mic. He's staring right at you, with a look of mild interest, though it's hard to tell if that's because he's interested in you specifically. You catch his eye, and he gives you a knowing smile. The crowd is getting excited now, the bids climbing higher and higher. "Sold!" You hear the final call and your heart drops.