"That's what Steven said," Marc sighs, and draws her in after him, towards the lady in the back. She's taller than he is, and broader too, and Marc finds her deeply intimidating. For some reason Steven adores her. Ugh.

Though she gives them both a narrow look, in the end, she looks more satisfied than suspicious. "Took you long enough," she says, unfolding her arms. "You both look peaky. Come along, then." She turns and heads into the back room of the shop, where there's a magic circle set up with a little altar in the middle.