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[aperfectthird]

[The feed opens quite abruptly on a young man looking into the device with a combination of consternation and confusion. A finger appears and taps on the screen, then the view promptly swings around to a pair of perfectly polished dress shoes. The view shakes for a moment before coming back to Percy's face, brow still furrowed.]

Oh, I think it's one of those communication devices - felly - no - telly - telephones? Is it on?

[He speaks loudly now.]

Hello?! Can anyone hear me?

[Beat. He looks worried, biting his lip, then squares his jaw, thinks for a moment, and continues. His tone is firm and authoritative, though those who know him well might be able to spot a very fine thread of fear running through it.]

If anyone can hear me, then I demand safe passage back to England immediately. I am employed by the British government and I guarantee that the Minister will not be pleased to find I have been taken.

I await your response.

Now how do I turn this off?

Comments

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[adamantined]

You work for the British government, and you're shouting into what's basically a cellphone.

[Also calling it a fellytone.]

That's got to be the worst cover story.

audio ) late is great :D

[aperfectthird.livejournal.com]

The worst cover story for what?

audio ) =D

[adamantined]

For whatever you're trying to... pretend you are. If that's what you're trying to do, I hate to break it to you, but all that red hair's not doing you any favors either.

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[aperfectthird.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, miss, I'm afraid I don't follow.