The little lady is trudging along the beach, dragging a suitcase stuffed to the brim behind her.
She rarely travels with much luggage, usually preferring to tuck everything into her dress.
You can't help but wonder what she could have brought along that would be worth all this trouble.
Sotheby: Um ... Is there a gentleman who can help me?
Sotheby: Oh, it's Vertin! Hooray! Could you act the part of a gentleman and help me carry this suitcase?
Vertin: What's in it?
Sotheby: The moving pictures of Typhon I chose for my new island friends, including Typhon and the Auto Island ...
Sotheby: Typhon and the Pegasus, Typhon and the Battle Against Jupiter ... All are perfect gifts for new friends!
Sotheby: I know what you're worrying about, but ... don't worry!
Sotheby: Ms. Moissan approved my request, so I asked the Foundation to make copies for everyone!
Sotheby: Even though she said something like "No Copyright issues in this time and year ..."
Sotheby: Is copying not right in this era? Typhon never cared about such details when sharing with friends!
You notice strips of black plastic peeking out from her suitcase—they appear to be films.
Sotheby: Could you carry the suitcase for me? Bless your heart!
Vertin: Of course. Leave it to me.
It's better not to expose the films to open light. You take the case in your only free hand.
Sotheby: Thanks again, Vertin! Say, do you happen to know of any dark and empty rooms?
Sotheby: We can enjoy Typhon's moving pictures on a wall there with our new friends!
Sotheby: Everyone at the Foundation may look tough, but they're all really friendly.
Sotheby: You see, they only asked for 500,000 Sharpodonties as the compensation for turning the Foundation building into a tree house.
Sotheby: 500,000! Can you believe it? That's not even worth a dragon's heart! I have a feeling the so-called compensation was just a gesture to alleviate my guilt. They were too considerate to embarrass a lady.
Sotheby: How chivalrous they were!
Sotheby: Besides, I also got acquainted with the great Ms. Bouanich! She is a lovely lady who has been guiding me through the Foundation.
Sotheby: I would have loved to hold a ball to show my appreciation, but Mr. Karson told me that if a lady always responds with "I need to think about it," then her answer is no.
Sotheby: Perhaps she is not into balls? Have you known Ms. Bouanich for long, Vertin? Could you possibly share her interests with me?
TALK AGAIN
Sotheby: Greetings, Vertin. How may I be of assistance to you?
Sotheby: Everyone at the Foundation may look tough, but they're all really friendly.
Sotheby: You see, they only asked for 500,000 Sharpodonties as the compensation for turning the Foundation building into a tree house.
Sotheby: 500,000! Can you believe it? That's not even worth a dragon's heart! I have a feeling the so-called compensation was just a gesture to alleviate my guilt. They were too considerate to embarrass a lady.
Sotheby: How chivalrous they were!
Sotheby: Besides, I also got acquainted with the great Ms. Bouanich! She is a lovely lady who has been guiding me through the Foundation.
Sotheby: I would have loved to hold a ball to show my appreciation, but Mr. Karson told me that if a lady always responds with "I need to think about it," then her answer is no.
Sotheby: Perhaps she is not into balls? Have you known Ms. Bouanich for long, Vertin? Could you possibly share her interests with me?