Ariel had been cleaning up in the back of the store, trying to get his act together before the store went over to Aziraphale's management. It still vexed him faintly - he'd miss this place - but really, it could have been worse. He heard a bell, though, and headed back out front to look at the customer.
When he got out to the front, however, he blinked. A very handsome lady stood in the vestibule. "Can I help you, miss?"