"When the problem involves sweets, I imagine that's true," Hermes said. Sadly it wasn't the case for most problems in his experience, but he couldn't quite bring himself to dim the girl's bright smile.

"Though a word of caution; you likely shouldn't eat the candy apples being handed out at this festival. Apparently some substance or spell had been added to them to cause temporary ill effects on those who eat them. I'm told it's unlikely to cause serious harm, but it is rather unpleasant." Which he was mildly put out about truth be told, as they were his favorite treat.