Sophie's smile soon turned into a confused look. She had no idea what was going on between Alexa and Theo, but just the way they were standing - or walking around, in Alexa's case - made Sophie sense that something... wasn't right. And Alexa's words made Sophie even more confused. "Rotten luck...?" She muttered, looking at Theo as the Gryffindor girl carried on searching for whatever. "I'm sure this is going to be quite fun!" The Hufflepuff shrugged, smiling again at Theo.

She didn't have time to say or do anything else since the door right behind her open to give way to a dooogggg!! Aw, lovely! Sophie chuckled as the puppy bounced around all hyper and stuff. And oohhh, a flying baby! And her dad, probably, who sounded VERY enthusiastic! Sophie totally approved! "Hello!" She greeted the man back with a bright smile and small wave. Ohey, he was striaght to the point! All right then!

Sophie chuckled once again at the facts he was asking them about and listened to Alexa give her details. She glanced at Theo real quick just to make sure she could go next. "I'm Sophie Campbell and I'm from Newcastle." Yeah, different accent and all that. Hehe. "My favourite thing in this shop..." Definitely NOT the boxing telescope! "...are proabbly also the fireworks, but because they are very bright and colourful." Which made them lovely and pretty and awesome. And Sophie simply loved things that were lovely, pretty and awesome. "The colourful kind." Best ones eveeerrrr!

What was the last question again? Sophie looked at Alexa as if she was about to ask to be reminded when she remembereeeddd. "Oh! Um... I'd say taco as well, actually. The... wrap thing..." Or whatever that was called. Sophie was no chef. "...is... you know, harder than the bread of grilled cheese. So I guess it could win." Sophie said, kind of thoughtfully. "Though..." The girl squinted her eyes a little as she thought a bit more. "Though maybe the grilled cheese would win, because if they were smashed against each other, the taco would just break into pieces, since it's... wrapping is harder than the bread." Was she making any sense there?? It actually did make a lot of sense in her head... "So I'll go for the grilled cheese, actually." She added, shrugging, sending a small smile at Lex as if to say 'sorryy to disagree'.

Theo rolled his eyes at Alexa and laughed an annoying smile. He was trying to be annoying, see? He finally had a chance to look around the back room for a moment before another intern walked through the door! SOPHIE. HIS FRIEND SOPHIE. "Hey!" He said a bit too excitably. At least he wouldn't be stuck with just Cambridge to hang out with. "Yeah, not bad. Pretty lame company till you walked in." Theo BEAMED and ignored Alexa completely.

Aaaaaaand... there was the shopkeeper.

Theo smiled wide, but that soon faded when he saw a baby floating in front of him. That was just weird. Great, a weird-o boss. "I'm Theodore Kinsley." He said as soon as the girls were done. "I live in Watford." Which was in London, umm.. his favourite trick was... umm... well, it was fake dog poo without a question, but he was sure they didn't sell that HERE. "I've always been a fan of the Headless Hats." Proper freaked him out but they were totally cool.

Now. Was Theo going to think of a witty comment back to the last question, or be a boring old fart? "Uhhh, neither... food can't fight with each other." Boring Theo won every time.

..........

Was he in the wrong shop?

Come on, Theo. Turn this around. "But the grilled cheese sandwich is the yummiest, so it would definitely win."

Wesley looked between each of the three contestants students. DID HE SMELL CONTENTION????? No. Because contention didn't have a smell. And if it did, he would ignore it. Just like this.

INTRODUCTIONS, YES. Alexa Cambridge. London. Fireworks. Taco because it was bulkier. Decent answer. But she was excited, so he liked her. Sophie Campbell. Newcastle. Colorful Fireworks. Taco because of the wrap thing. No, the sandwich. The wrap thing. Sandwich? He got lost. Whatever. Theodore Kinsley. Watford. Headless Hats. Food can't fight with each othe--

Food can't fight with each other? Wesley stared at the kid for a moment. What kind of answer was that?

Oh, grilled cheese because it was yummy. Eh. "Good enough."

CLAP. "WELL, pleasure to meet you all. Wesley Roderick. London. Baby Rosie Roderick-" he lifted the baby in the air briefly "-also London. Puppy named Pippin-" he pointed the puppy wagging his tail "-also London, or wherever me and baby go. Favorite thing? My counter at the front. She gets very sad when you scratch her, so try not to bump into her corners. Favorite toy thing? Mmmm.... Don't have an answer for that. I like them all. Even the ones I don't like. Who would win a fight between a taco and a grilled cheese sandwich? No one. Because I would eat them both." And now that that was settled...

"This is the back room. Basically storage and boring stuff. New shipments arrive in here. Once they do, they're logged into the inventory and put away out there." Wesley nodded to the main shop where all the STUFF was. "That's where the fun happens. If you came here hoping to work, you will be severely let down because work is BORING. You wanna light fireworks in the shop? See if I care. You wanna slip an unsuspecting customer a puking pastille? Go for it. You wanna see what happens when you put Instant Darkness Powder up your nose?" DID THEY?

..... "Actually, don't do that. I couldn't see for a couple days. Any questions?"

Theo couldn't help but press his eyebrows together a little because this shopkeeper talked a lot, and was kinda giving him a headache already. Or maybe that was Alexa's fault. Yes, probably Alexa's fault. The only information that Theo retrieved from that length introduction was that his name was Wesley Broderick. Or was it Roderick? Eh... first name was pretty much all he needed to know.

Now onto the FUN stuff.

He shook his head. "Nope!" No questions, that is. Theo looked to the others.

Ohmyword.... hahahaha! The shopkeeper sounded a bit crazy and Sophie was actually amused. All that sounded fun and interesting! Not that Sophie was going to be pulling pranks on the customers herself, but... well, she had to admit it was funny.

The girl looked around as Mr Roderick explained things about the back room and as he said something about his own experiments with the Instant Darkness Powder her eyes grew wide. Blimey! That was mental! This shopkeeper really meant business! ....In the shop's own special way, she guessed. Interesting!

Me neither. Sophie shook her head and replied after Theo said he didn't have any questions.

No questions? Awesome. Questions were lame.

"Super. Okay. Some things to remember: instant darkness powder, demon wonderboxes, decoy detonators, portable swamps, and shield hats, cloaks and gloves are only stored in the back room here, and they have to go through me, so if anyone asks, send 'em to me. Got it?" Got it. Good. "Everything else is out on display and on the shelves, categorized by... well... well, they're not really categorized at all. Tricks, gags, and other funky equipment is pretty much all over the aisles and displays. Pygmy puffs and girly stuff like love potions and pimple vanishers are over in the front where are that pink stuff is. Toys are on the other side along with the balloon station. So, YOUR job is to help our customers find the stuff they want, make suggestions, demonstrate cool stuff to blow their minds, and blow up balloons."

Speaking ooooffff.... "Oooh, balloons!! Who wants to learn how to make balloons?! FOLLOW ME!" And with that, Wesley hopped out of the back room and jogged over to the balloon station.