“I need… an assistant,” he said, lacking for better words.

“An assistant? Hmmm…” I said, thinking it over. It would give me something to do this summer, that’s for sure. And I’m sure I’d end up learning a lot as well. What could go wrong?
“Okay, I’ll do it,” I said.

“Excellent! Now, I’ll explain your first task. You are going to have to run to the market for me,” he said.

“The market? I thought I would be doing science stuff,” I said, dissapointed.

“Oh, don’t worry. I haven’t told you what you will be getting.” he said, excitment rising in his voice.

And with that he leaned in and whispered in my ear.