Percival is back to work and as formidable as ever, perhaps even more so now after having survived Grindelwald. He meets Newt and secretly it is love at first sight for them both. A tentative friendship begins to form between them and Newt is given a special position by President Piqurey. However it is not all sunshine as daisies as some people in MACUSA are jealous of Newt and think he's a freak.

These individuals start to bully Newt in subtle ways and Newt keeps it all to himself. One day the bullies go too far and Newt in his despair ends up standing on the roof of the Woolworth building ready to jump. Percival finds out and gets there in time and gently talks Newt down. Once he knows Newt is safe, Percival unleashing unholy hell on the bullies responsible before devoting himself to Newt.