The injured have been given medical care, with the most serious cases being taken to the nearest hospital. The holes in the walls have been hastily blocked and the temperature inside has returned to a more comfortable level. Thanks to Jesse Quick's efforts, the vast majority of the merchandise is undamaged.
Moscone Center staffers have found a new podium and microphone for Mr. Cantu, and he steps forward, blotting his forehead with a red-bordered handkerchief. "I'm pleased to report that no one has been too seriously hurt in this accident," he says, which draws a scattering of applause from the remaining audience. "I'd also like to say thank you to the Titans for all their help--" More thunderous applause, mixed with the high, thin cheers of the children. Mr. Cantu lets the applause continue for several minutes, then raises his hands for silence. "Because of the Titans, it looks like we'll be able to move forward with tonight's auction--"
A staffer hurries up to the podium and whispers in his ear. Mr. Cantu looks startled, but puts on a jovial smile. "In fact, if the Titans could come up here, I'd like to thank them individually, while my assistant starts the bidding on our next item, lot 57, which is a 1993 issue of Hero Beat in very good condition...." Still smiling, Mr. Cantu steps away, and his assistant replaces him at the microphone.
When the Titans gather near the stage, they can see Mr. Cantu is very worried, despite his smile. "I'm afraid I have more than 'thank you' to say," he tells them in a low voice. "The Beast Boy action figure is missing. My staff haven't been able to find it in what's left of the display case." He blots his forehead again. "Please, if you could help ... we've already had a number of potential bidders asking about the figure...."
Some time later....
Moscone Center staffers have found a new podium and microphone for Mr. Cantu, and he steps forward, blotting his forehead with a red-bordered handkerchief. "I'm pleased to report that no one has been too seriously hurt in this accident," he says, which draws a scattering of applause from the remaining audience. "I'd also like to say thank you to the Titans for all their help--" More thunderous applause, mixed with the high, thin cheers of the children. Mr. Cantu lets the applause continue for several minutes, then raises his hands for silence. "Because of the Titans, it looks like we'll be able to move forward with tonight's auction--"
A staffer hurries up to the podium and whispers in his ear. Mr. Cantu looks startled, but puts on a jovial smile. "In fact, if the Titans could come up here, I'd like to thank them individually, while my assistant starts the bidding on our next item, lot 57, which is a 1993 issue of Hero Beat in very good condition...." Still smiling, Mr. Cantu steps away, and his assistant replaces him at the microphone.
When the Titans gather near the stage, they can see Mr. Cantu is very worried, despite his smile. "I'm afraid I have more than 'thank you' to say," he tells them in a low voice. "The Beast Boy action figure is missing. My staff haven't been able to find it in what's left of the display case." He blots his forehead again. "Please, if you could help ... we've already had a number of potential bidders asking about the figure...."