She takes the coin and puts it in something that looks more like an official satchel than a personal coin pouch and she writes some things down.

"Okay, then, Alandra Hightower. You are the last performer to sign up for the day, and you have the last slot. It is almost noon now, and you will be performing in the final 2-3 pm slot, per the water clock that you can see," and she points to it, some 20 yards away, "right there. Please show up 10 minutes early to verify your position or we may fill your slot with an alternate. Any questions for me before you go back to shopping and people watching?"