[If he noticed the wink, Hubert gives no indication whatsoever.]

[But, Goddess, that case is something. Aside from the pay, the idea of the raw sacrilege this venture was brought some comfort.]

Two performing thrice over the course of a night. That is manageable. You'll be responsible for devising the routine, of course; and being conjurations rather than illusion, they will be sentient to a degree. I should be able to grant you control over them, you being a Witch yourself.

[His eyes flick over the case, then dryly back to Nico.]

As for these... yes, I can animate them, though they have a decidedly limited... range of motion compared to the scarecrow.

[His voice is just as dry. Then he sighs, clasping his hands behind his back.] I assume the shop will want aphrodisiacs, as well?