[A line spreads across the page as Layton tests his quill. A blotch follows as he taps the page.]
Curious. Yes, very curious. Perhaps the effects of that town haven't quite worn off...
Excuse me, I seem to have gotten off-track.
I hope you'll forgive me for writing out this post, to anyone who might be reading. It is a little impersonal but I've never
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Have you, sir? Do you mind if I inquire as to how? And, if isn't too presumptuous of me to ask, used to?
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It's kinda scientific, you can study it. I knew some guys who used to too.
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Excuse me. I'm rambling, aren't I? And I haven't even asked for your name. Forgive me for that oversight.
Oh, I intend to. A gentleman never leaves such a mystery unsolved. Are these men you write of here, too?
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Yes, I would like to speak with the Headmaster personally and see if he cannot divulge more information. This letter is awfully vague.
I'm sure we'll know soon enough. This seems to be the heart of the mystery of why we were taken in the first place.
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But I'm keeping my communication device on just in case we receive new instruction.
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That seems wise. We shall see, I suppose.
Excuse me, I haven't asked for your name yet, have I?
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Is it? I'll have to take your word for it. I'm no technology expert. But as for the castle, I do have some archeological expertise. It's built magnificently well. I do wish to explore it further.
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[An archeologist? Noting that this person's expertise may comes in useful, he makes a mental note to keep an eye on him. He needs to explore the castle more thoroughly soon, to figure out if they are able to leave or if there's any sort of device in place that will allows him a trip home. He's still not quite buying the whole magicdrafted claim yet.] Will you be able to identify structural anomaly?
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Certainly. I doubt that a castle of this age, even with proper upkeep, would be in complete good condition. It will take time to find such anomalies though. Weeks, I presume. [And with all this magic and his teaching, Layton is unsure if even that is possible.] If I do find anything amiss, shall I let you know?
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[Even if it didn't quite work the same way here, magical laws were wonky and Alphonse was still attempting to understand it all. Still he didn't see why it was that hard to believe, however, he would admit that technology from this world was a bit strange.]
... and what do you mean puzzle? Is it hard?
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[After all, like his Brother, he was always devouring whatever new knowledge he found interesting at an alarming rate. Learning was a process he would never get sick of. So he listens to Layton talk with a curious look and nods here and there to show that he's keeping up just fine.]
No and to be honest from what I've investigated, this world is similar to one that my Brother found himself in, only this world seems to be slightly more advanced as if we were propelled into the future. Where I come from such technologies don't quite exist, rather we rely on Alchemy and the laws of Equivalent Exchange, which basically states that: In order to obtain or create something, something of equal value must be lost or destroyed. It is supported by The Law of Conservation of Mass and The Law of Natural Providence, but regarding that last one...
[His voice trails off thoughtfully for a brief second.]You see most people forget that most everything is made up other elements, and it's possible to deconstruct an item ( ... )
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[Layton listens to Alphonse's explanation intently, with a hand on his chin in contemplation.]
My, that is a remarkable science and certainly has much more utility than what passed for alchemy in my own world. I don't mean to diminish a scientist's work at all, but most attempts at alchemy in my history were glorified experiments in mercury poisoning.
I am especially interested in the example you brought up. We have yet to devise a machine that can split particles neatly, but in your own world, can you achieve these processes just through your body?
[Layton smiles cheerfully.]
Wonderful. I have one just in mind. [And the communicator switches to parchment as the professor writes down the puzzle.]
Here are two shapes, one large and one small. Each is made up of little triangles. Dipping ( ... )
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