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[There's a bit of shaking as Percy fiddles with the phone, getting it in place, and then he appears in frame, peering at it cautiously. When he's certain it's settled, he sits at the desk he's charmed the phone to float in front of, folding his hands on the top. His suit is impeccable: clean, perfectly pressed, tie straight, shirt spotlessly white. His hair, too, is gelled within an inch of its life, and he is, by all appearances, the perfect young professional.]

Good afternoon, residents of the City. My name is Percy Weasley, and I am looking for a gainful employment during my stay here. I am a very organized, detail-oriented, hard worker, with experience in international cooperation as well as working directly with one of the top government officials in Britain. I am an excellent editor and transcriptionist and I have an unmatched mind for rules and regulations. My CV is available on request. Allow me to assure you that if you hire me, you will be getting the very best employee. I look forward to hearing from you.

[A brief smile and a brisk nod, and he ends the transmission.]

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Nifflers know the difference between treasure and human hair.

Sure about that, Percy? Want to test that theory? I'm sure I could find a niffler if I really had to.

I've no doubt you could, but no, I believe that having a niffler about really wouldn't improve my chances of gainful employment.

Thank you all the same, though.

And what counts as, er, gainful employment, then?

Whatever the city has to offer, I suppose. There doesn't seem to be a government here, but my skills are applicable to a wide array of careers.

Even if there was a government, you wouldn't want to work for one in a place like this.

Would it be that dire?

If you haven't already guessed, the deities are mad. You can barely understand half of what they're saying when they talk to you.

You've spoken to them? Directly?

Yeah, I have. They show up on the network sometimes.

I would say that's unbelievable, but nothing here is that unbelievable. Perhaps 'incredible.'

Why?

Because it seems everything does happen here, whether I believe it or not.

Are you a wizard or aren't you, Percy Weasley? Anything's possible, you know that.

Most things are possible.

Alright, don't get your wand in a knot, Head Boy.

You're not thinking of talking to them, are you?

It had occurred to me.

And talk about what, exactly? They're not going to point us home, you know.

Just for information. It can't hurt to ask about the city itself.

Have you tried asking the network?

I've this guide that Miss Ariadne gave me, but no, I haven't posed the question to the network at large.

You've a specific question? You haven't tried me yet, have you?

...no. I suppose it didn't occur to me.

[Mostly because he's the older brother, he's the one with the answers.]

Go on, then. I've only been here three years.

All right.

[A moment, as he gathers his thoughts.]

What is the source of the ticking noise?

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