Once they had found the Flyte Charm, and said good morning to Spit Fyre, Septimus and Jenna parted ways. Jenna saying that she should check up on Alice to see how she was doing with the two farmers.
After saying goodbye, Septimus briskly headed down the Wizard Way and onto the Alchemie Way, seeking someone. He turned onto Snake Slipway and headed towards Simon's house, twirling the Flyte Charm between his fingers. When he reached the door, Septimus nervously lifted the brass knocker and let it drop. Inside, Septimus heard the sounds things falling over. A few moments later the opened to reveal the flushed face of Lucy Gringe.
"Oh! Hello Septimus," Lucy said, recognising Simon's younger brother.
"Hello, is Simon here?" Septimus asked.
"No, he's with Marcellus in the Chamber Of Fyre ," Lucy replied, brushing her floury hands upon her apron.
"Oh ok, thanks," Septimus said, flashing her a charming smile. Lucy unconsciously smiled back as she watched the handsome boy walk away to the Alchemie Quay, get in the small boat, and row out of sight.
Simon watched as Marcellus turned different levers in the control room, trying to memorize each one. But he soon gave up for it proved to be impossible.
He jumped in surprise as he heard the clunk of footsteps coming from the stairs. When Simon looked up, he saw his younger brother Septimus, climbing his way down the metal staircase.
"Oh hi Sep!"
"Simon! Marcellus!"
At the sound of his ex-apprentice's voice, Marcellus looked up, squinting.
"Oh! Septimus! How are you?"
"Good, you?"
"Ah, well, good as I can be," Marcellus replied.
"Do you mind if I snatch Simon for a bit?" Septimus asked.
"Oh course!" Marcellus said, shooing Simon towards his brother, "I doubt he was paying attention anyway,"
Simon's cheeks grew pink in embarrassment.
"How long do you want him for?"