[The back is the least exciting part of the bakery, really - it's just storerooms, and meeting rooms, and Alfie's office. Alfie is in his office now, with the door ajar. When Royce knocks, he looks up from his papers, then gets to his feet.]

Royce Melborne! You're a sight for sore eyes - come in, come in; I've got things to tell you. And--

[He sees the extra pair of little legs sprouting from under Royce's cloak, and hides a smile.]

Four legs. Now, that is a surprise. You've outdone me, mate.