Picarat 007 [VIDEO/ACTION IN VIOLET CITY]
[So, the festival is now over and everything around the cities is being cleaned up. The booths has been placed away and the confetti on the ground being swept away. It looks just like what most finished festivals looked like. It even has that usual feeling of nostalgia when you just look around, just thinking about that amazing event. Of course,
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The maid. It has to be the maid. She was having an affair with the master of the house and wanted him to leave his wife, but he wouldn't, so she murdered him in revenge for taking her virginity.
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W-Well, sir. You have the murderer correct, but the motive is quite different. No affair was made with anyone in the household. The officers heard no other information but their alibis when they made the arrest.
[Picarats are now down to 27.]
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Oh... Well, if it's still the maid...
[He reaches up, playing idly with his hair.]
I guess it's the mail then. Most Christian countries don't get mail on Sundays. I think my answer is better though...
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Yes, and you are quite correct this time, Mr. France! Mail is normally not mailed on Sundays, and the officers caught onto that detail instantly. Wonderful job.
[And he quickly scribbles down the won picarats next to France's name.]
A-Ah, well, I apologize if you think so. I am afraid none of the puzzles I have at the moment involve anything about affairs or anything involving any...sexual matters...
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[France laughs and waves his hand dismissively, grinning.]
That's quite alright. It is just my own mind and my sense of humor.
[He gives Layton a sly look.]
This is one that a good friend of mine asked me once:
You were captured in a way and given one chance to escape with your life. You're forced to play Russian Roulette with a 6-cylinder pistol. The gun has 2 bullets in it and the rounds were placed consecutively and the barrel was spun.
You took one shot and heard the click: luckily you didn't get a bullet. Then you are given to choice to either spin the barrel before you take the next shot or just shoot the gun. What should you do to make it more likely that you'll live?
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I believe that the more likely chance of staying alive is to shoot the gun. From what we just learned from that empty shot, there are three more empty rounds to go for. Spinning the barrel will just increase the chance of landing on a round with a bullet. That is my answer.
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That's what I said, but my friend seemed convinced that you're supposed to spin the barrel. I'll go with your answer.
[He tilts his head to one side slightly.]
Why are you so interested in puzzles?
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[He ponders for a few seconds before answering France's question.]
Haha, well, they are rather fun and interesting to solve, are they not? I am also a scholar of puzzles, so that may influence it one way or another.
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[A scholar of puzzles... France hadn't heard of such a degree in England, but he's willing to roll with that.]
I really enjoy them, so I'm really happy to have met you. It is rare that I meet someone even remotely rational; I spend most of time surrounded by politicians normally, and they're anything but rational.
[Have you noticed France is flirting with you? He thinks you would be cute in bed.]
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[Well, it really isn't a degree as much as the Professor just kinda nabbed the title. Well, that's what the newpapers print, so he can't really argue against it!]
Haha, and I have to say it is quite the pleasure to meet you too. I assure you that many of the people here are rational, so it will be a nice change around here.
[Well, that flirting goes riiiiiiiight over his head. I mean, it's higher than the Heavens. He just thinks the man is being a gentleman like himself...Probably giving off the wrong vibes though...]
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[Ah, the power of the printing press! France knows about that; the Internet is kind of taking over, though.]
Hell is a lot less... horrifying... that I thought it would be. It's true face did appear during Halloween, but the Devil must have been getting too excited. Although, with Christmas coming up...
[France shivers, looking around suspiciously.]
Well, maybe God will see fit to give us a reprieve. I want to eat my chocolate coins in peace...
[He pouts slightly, aiming to look cute.]
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A-Ah, well. If the time comes, I would like to meet him one day for a game of chess...[Just...avoiding that whole "monster in bed" thing...]
Hm, I do hope that nothing horrible will happen during Christmas. The events that unfolded during Halloween was terrible, ruining many good plans and harming others. I do wish to spend that one holiday with friends. [Cause family? Ha, this guy has like no known family. His friends are his family.]
Though, chocolate coins? I have not seen any in the markets around. May I asked where you obtained them? Perhaps my assistant will enjoy them.
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Be careful; he's very passionate about chess. Depending on his mood, he doesn't take loosing lightly.
[France absentmindedly fiddles with his hair, looking worried.]
I want to make Canada a Yule log; I'm certain he's never had one before. And I really want Merlin to try more chocolates; he hadn't had chocolate until coming here.
[He brightens slightly, remembering.]
Oh, I'm going to make them. I got permission from my employer at the Violet City Restaurant to make holiday goods. If you like, I can take a commission from you.
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Ah, you are making them? That sounds wonderful! If you don't mind, perhaps I could place a commission? I will, of course, pay in advance with a tip.
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[France beams and he nods.]
Certainly. Tell me what you would like, and I can give you a quote before checking with my employer.
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Thank you, Mr. France. Can I give you a kind of design and will you be able to make it? It is a type of coin-like shape.
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