(I'm going to take some artistic license in the sequence of events and do this.  I'll delete this later if this doesn't make sense or it's too disruptive to the flow of things.)<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">'I hope that the sign I made helps What's-His-Face with any customers that come in...,'</span>Nova thought with some concern as he and the others continue to venture further into the forest.<br/><br/>Back at the pet store, a small, hastily-written sign sitting on the right side of the front counter reads:<span style="font-weight: bold">"Majority of store staff is unavailable due to demonic flowers.  Any available staff will gladly help you and answer any questions you may have.  Thank you for stopping by, and we hope that you have a wonderful day!"</span>