For a moment, Jamie looks relieved - more relieved, really, than he intended on being, and he masks it by digging around for his wallet. He's never able to find it on the first attempt, almost as if he keeps putting it in some place where it shouldn't be.

Ah, there it is. He pulled out the appropriate amount to cover the cost of the cookies, plus a little extra - just in case Nanoha would actually let him give her a tip.

"Hey - I meant to ask ye something else, too. What do ye think of the idea of a holiday promotion for the stores in the area? Maybe some sort of wee shopping spree or something? Maybe it'll bring people in."