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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

[onlyholey]

You seriously don't want to stay with us? Come off it, Percy!

[aperfectthird.livejournal.com]

I don't think it would be the wisest course of action. It's been some time since I've lived with other people.

[Especially dead people. Who are mad at him.]

[onlyholey]

You can't live on you're own in this place. The ticking drives you mad.

[aperfectthird.livejournal.com]

The tick -

- oh. I thought there was a clock nearby; is that not the care?

[onlyholey]

There's always a clack nearby, yeah. It's under the city. And you can be enough of a twat without being bonkers on top of it. You're coming home with us.