I escorted Noah, who was easily distracted on the way, to the last shops after buying a few snacks and in about half an hour we finally reached the auction building.
I can hear some voices coming from inside so I guessed that the auction had already started. I went to the single-use booth at the door and handed my ticket to a nicely dressed lady. As she verified my ticket, I held out my hand to Noah but after a few seconds I didn't feel any weight in my hand.
Knowing that looking angrily at Noah, who was trying to be cute by sticking out his tongue and poking his head in a cute pose, wouldn't make any difference, I began to think of plans that I could easily implement.
The most likely plan I thought of was to let him pass and then wait here invisibly while someone who was late to the auction. Blocked his way and bought his tickets for an extra money.
"Sir, here is your VIP ticket. Please go down the stairs in this direction to room Z-1-6."