"The wise adapt themselves to circumstances," she said, taking his arm and starting with him toward the auction room, "as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it. This is a small hindrance, Mr. McDermott." Pausing briefly outside the elegant double doored entrance, Colleen chucked his chin and grinned. "And you look great. Don't worry so much, we can do this." They were going to have to show off their confidence if they had any chance of succeeding. This crowd could undoubtedly smell insecurity, and was probably already seeking it out, figuring out how they could twist it to their advantage. She politely regarded the doorperson manning the entrance as they passed and went to pick up their bidder's card and seating numbers. "Have you ever participated in an auction before?" she asked, surveying the room with a sweep of her gaze.