Sprite started running as quickly as she could through the crowd, pushing patrons out of her way and shouting for a clear path. Scotty had quite the lead, but she was gaining. And he still had to go around the entire stadium.

Scotty saw Sprite rapidly approaching. He turned toward the center stage, and started bounding down the stairs. For a man his size, he had quite the reach. He leapt directly to the stage.

“This isn’t the way to place a bid, sir,” the auctioneer said, but Scotty quickly jumped to the ground and disappeared through the dark doorway.