When Lex got to work, when he focused on one specific task and there was no huge threat hanging over him to distract him, time lost all meaning.
The auction concluded as a huge success. Many of the bidders returned immediately for they needed to travel to the Origin realm before traveling back to their original realms. It was a bit of a journey. Many others stayed back.
They stayed to enjoy the pleasant environment at the Inn, and interact with mortals who either had no knowledge of, or no fear of Immortals. It was quite a novel experience, and could only be had at the Inn.
Others stayed behind to chat with the Devils. The Midnight Inn was quickly becoming their unofficial business hub. While devils would directly travel to many realms, if their clients weren't comfortable summoning a devil right to their doorstep, the Inn served as a decent alternative.
