"Oh, I already knew who you were," Percy said, smiling at the.. well, he looked like he was still a boy. Hardly a man yet.
"A cobbler? As in a shoe cobbler? That sounds a lot more difficult than this job. Especially without magic at your disposal. You should probably focus on your work." His smile turned into a 'I pity you' frown.
The question didn't strike Percy as too odd. "I'm 27, and yes, I'm probably a lot older than I would be back in your time."