Percy shook his head, but did not linger on why he had not preformed on stage. Too much acting in other aspects of his life, perhaps.

"You're a learned and well-read fellow, perhaps you could help me in choosing what sort of play this imagined company might perform. I could do with a friend with taste." He smiled, hoping to appeal to the man. Percy wasn't quite sure if had been convinced just yet that he could somehow manage to pull an idea of this sort off.