The leaves were changing color and some were beginning to fall. Percy was already out in their yard with a rake to collect the fallen leaves in small piles. The physical work helped him forget about this business with Pettigrew. In the corner of the yard, Comet was playing with one of his squeaky toys, but had run toward Oliver once he saw his master.
Looking over his shoulder, Percy saw Oli there. "Yes? Is everything alright?"
He was worried that his comment to Oliver that he was too obsessive had upset him, especially given the fact that Percy also had a rather obsessive personality.