Well... That was different. Percy is just a tad off character? Crouch... Is less of a jerk? Percy, um, apparently likes old men... Whelp, yes, this was different.
I could imagine this happening, I guess. Maybe. Argh! I don't know, the story completely baffled me! And since when was the old coot married?
Then, I can say this is original, has the right ambience, and can be exciting too.
Bravo, writer, and thank you for sharing your work. I really appreciate it!