"I tend to get a little excited whenever I meet someone I admire. My apologies once again." The man finally released a breath and straightened his clothes. "Allow me to introduce myself properly. I am Maximus Montague, owner of the most famous auction house in the Empire."
He rose from his seat and bowed elegantly, looking every bit the distinguished gentleman he was supposed to be.
I stared at him as he remained bent forward for a moment before slowly straightening up and looked at me.
I was still staring at him that says, 'Are we done? Can we finally talk about business?'
His smile twitched. "...No reaction?"
I raised an eyebrow. "Should there be one?"
"Not even a clap?" he asked, looking genuinely wounded.
I stared at him as though he'd just asked me to applaud him for successfully breathing.
"Why would I do that?"
His jaw dropped. "You seriously don't know who I am?"
"No. Now, can we move on to business?"
