[ Almost immediately she picks up what Annabeth is putting down and her voice lowers in turn. ]

You do have to admit that it's a good sales tactic. Especially if you're trying to interest someone that isn't really into this sort of thing.

[ Honestly, participating in a scavenger hunt like this is probably a great way to begin introducing your business because it will inadvertently bring in foot traffic regardless of whether or not their interests align.

And just like those hushed, gossipy voices her eyes light up in delight as she reaches out without any hesitation to high-five Annabeth right back. The shopkeeper motions them over to the counter and Hilda leads the way, holding out both her and Annabeth's stamp book for them to stamp making them the proud owners of freshly inked books. ]

That wasn't too bad. Two down and...several more to go? At this rate we should be done with them before the night is over! Not...that the night ever ends here but you know what I mean.