First Journal Entry
What on Earth...?
[Layton turns over in bed to find the drone wife next to him and yelps; scrambling backward from the bed and falling onto the floor. Thankfully, he didn't wake her up; he gets to his feet, looking around in confusion. This building is completely unfamiliar, and these aren't his clothes. He reaches to the top of his head and ( Read more... )
[[He shakes Layton's hand, grinning.]]
And on the subject of how we're all here... This is Mayfield. Mayfield's a town that's super-happy and shit and does things we don't like. We're forced into these houses and we have to live together for the time being. Nobody knows why we're here. For example, take a look at my house. I'm supposed to be a "dad," there's a lady named Retsu Unohana who is supposed to be the "mom," there's this kid who just got here named Sasuke who's the "brother," and there's a scary little brainless thing that's supposed to be a "sister." Basically, we're supposed to play house. I don't think there's actually anyone in your house that's a normal person. As far as I remember, there aren't any.
Oh, right. The drones. Yeah, the people who aren't actually people are called 'drones.' The dads all act the same, the moms all act the same, and the same for the brothers and sisters. They're brainless inhuman freaks. But you know, if you don't behave under the town's rules, you'll be one of them for a little while.
[[He pauses to think about what he's left out.]]
Oh yeah. Uh, everything that was special to you at home is now not with you. That's like... clothes, superpowers, diseases, things like that. But like I said, if you behave, you'll get rewarded. You might get something back if you're really good.
You'll be given a job of some sort that you have to follow. Basically, wait for someone to call you. They'll be like, "WHY AREN'T YOU AT WORK," and then you'll know what your job is.
...I think that's it.
[[He nods.]]
Yeah, I guess so. Are you Flora or Luke's parent or something?
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So then... Don Paolo has nothing to do with it. And that woman sleeping in my bed... was a drone as well?
[He's listening.] That's a relief. It's one thing to be kidnapped, but the thought of being trapped here without my hat is one I'd rather not entertain. Speaking of which -- what's keeping us from just walking away? Is there some sort of wall or fence?
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In a manner of speaking. Flora is my adopted daughter of sorts, Luke is my apprentice. He's normally under the care of his father, but he allows me to take him on trips with me from time to time, and he was with me when I was kidnapped.
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[[He raises an eyebrows at the hat comment.]]
What's wrong without having a hat? Y'look fine to me, are you usually bald or something?
But anyway. Yeah, we can't leave. I've never tried it myself, but the people who have ended up not getting anywhere.
It's nice to see someone who knows Luke and Flora, though. S'good they've got friends.
Oh, and just so you know, Flora died. But then she got better.
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The hat is of great sentimental value. [And he's going to leave it at that.]
I see. I'd still know how to get to where they live, though.
[And at Hunter's last comment....]
What? How? Who is responsible? [Oh hey, he's actually showing an emotion than annoyed curiosity -- in this case, anger, though because it's Layton, it's only a mild display.]
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And Flora's temporary death was by the milkman. He's... responsible for a lot of the horrible things that go on in this place. He poisoned everyone's milk. The day before, I saved her from a pack of even-more brainwashed drones, so it... was really depressing.
[[And he smiles.]]
But she's better, so it doesn't matter.
Should we go to their house, then?
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....
How can the dead even come back to life here? Are you sure she didn't just lapse into a coma and get better?
...Please. I need to see her more than ever, now.
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And the dead can return to life here. During the voting, I killed at the very least twenty drones. And before you say anything, it was either the drones or Flora and I.
...After she drank the milk, her body was like ice. The same familiar happy blush on her face was gone. She was pale, unmoving... dead.
[[He nods, and gives Layton an understanding look.]]
If you're as close as you say, then she'll be happy to see you. I'll see you outside, alright?
[[Before Layton has a chance to react, Hunter jumps out the window, then goes to wait on Layton's front walk.]]
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I suppose you wi--
[Hunter was already gone. Layton looked down and realized he would need shoes at the very least; he'd have to go into that room with that woman again.
Using the best of his sneaking abilities, which admittedly weren't very good, he crept back to his bedroom, opening the door a crack. Still asleep. He stepped inside, and, finding a masculine-looking pair of shoes, took them in hand and went out back in the hall. Wearing them without socks would be horrible on his ankles, but he didn't want to spend any more time around that woman.
He joined Hunter outside soon enough, sure he looked ridiculous wearing only pajamas and shoes with no socks.]
Lead the way, then.
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Anyway. It's this way.
[[He turns, though still looking at Layton, and begins heading to Flora and Luke's house. It wasn't too far from his own house, but it still would take at least ten minutes.]]
You sure you wanna wear those shoes? I could just carry you, it'd be much faster.
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[He followed Hunter, looking about at street signs on the way.]
I'm quite sure I can walk on my own.
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The drones are pretty creepy. No shame in doing that.
[[Shrugging at Layton's choice, he continues.]]
So! Tell me a bit about yourself. You can't be the only one asking questions, y'know.
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Ah, well, what is it you want to know? I suppose for starters -- I teach Archaeology as Gressenheller University, in London.
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