It was still a really big help! Running around on my own there was way worse.

[He shrugs, smiling brightly. If he notices the too-long pause, it doesn't show.

Nor does he seem to notice when he turns to glance back at the shop's shelving and displays, and his added height melts away, leaving him just barely cresting five feet again.]

I just started last week! They were hiring a bunch of new people to try out their pajama potions? [...not the official brand name.] I dunno if they just started selling them or what.

Oh, but! Were you looking for anything? I can grab one of the alchemists.