[Both of their hands get a gentle squeeze from Sylvando before they let go, and he steps between them to offer a little bow in the direction of the boat. Dates first!

He takes in their responses as they board. Two very different responses, but so very them. He Xuan earns a laugh with his, and van Zieks, an almost apologetic smile.]

The goddess deserves a bit of criticism for how that was set up, but... Well, I did participate in the bidding, so I suppose I don't have much room to talk, do I? [Oopsie.] I know you didn't sign yourself up with that application, Barry, buuut if you hadn't either, He-He, then I thank the both of you for humoring me. I wouldn't have bid on either of you if I wasn't interested.

[He might as well be upfront about that, right? That's what the auction was supposed to be about, even if it became a little twisted.

With that said, he beams when van Zieks brings up his choice in attire.]

Oh! So you noticed! [He dramatically places a hand to his chest.] I thought it would be fun to match! Well, I couldn't go the full mile- even I have my limits with dark colors! But don't we three look absolutely snazzy together?

[Even the moody hues can't dampen Sylvando's inherently sunny nature, it seems.]