Over the course of their friendship Percy had of course learned that Thaddeus was not suited for work with creatures, that his own path was quite good for him, but Percy couldn’t help the thought that a thinker like Thaddeus would go far. “Well if you ever feel we don’t, feel free to apply. I’ll recommend you highly.” Percy said with a chuckle, knowing full well that the situation wouldn’t and it was all in jest.

What did surprise Percy was Thaddeus’s concern. It simply was not a sentiment the men shared among each other, concern for Thaddeus boiled up in Percy. He should have check in on Thaddeus more after his wife had died. Solemnly he responded, “I will.”

And then just like that Thaddeus was on his way making his apologies and dashing off. “Drinks, then. I’ll pass it along. Be careful in the fog Thaddeus!” Percy called after him as his friend disappeared back into the fog. He’d certainly need to see Thaddeus again soon, check in on him and all that.