Hershel Layton
@jollyinjuries.bsky.social
Professor of archeology at the University of Gressenheller. | Currently investigating the incident at the institute of polydimensional research.
I have decided to write all of the findings I've made regarding my research down here.
I have decided to write all of the findings I've made regarding my research down here.
(His face gains the slightest hint of a smile.)
April 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
(His face gains the slightest hint of a smile.)
(It's the first time in weeks he's fallen asleep without any trouble. He looks content.)
April 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
(It's the first time in weeks he's fallen asleep without any trouble. He looks content.)
(He's already starting to drift off as she speaks.)
Mmhm, yes... I suppose I could.. close my eyes for a second....
Mmhm, yes... I suppose I could.. close my eyes for a second....
April 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
(He's already starting to drift off as she speaks.)
Mmhm, yes... I suppose I could.. close my eyes for a second....
Mmhm, yes... I suppose I could.. close my eyes for a second....
...thank you.
You're much too kind.
(He doesn't say a lot more, he seems to be tired. But it is still clear he enjoys the company regardless.)
You're much too kind.
(He doesn't say a lot more, he seems to be tired. But it is still clear he enjoys the company regardless.)
April 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
...thank you.
You're much too kind.
(He doesn't say a lot more, he seems to be tired. But it is still clear he enjoys the company regardless.)
You're much too kind.
(He doesn't say a lot more, he seems to be tired. But it is still clear he enjoys the company regardless.)
...
Would it be acceptable if I stayed here next to you for a short while longer?
It's alright if not, I don't want to impose—
Would it be acceptable if I stayed here next to you for a short while longer?
It's alright if not, I don't want to impose—
April 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
...
Would it be acceptable if I stayed here next to you for a short while longer?
It's alright if not, I don't want to impose—
Would it be acceptable if I stayed here next to you for a short while longer?
It's alright if not, I don't want to impose—
I wish I could take it away.
That experience is not something I would hope for anyone.
That experience is not something I would hope for anyone.
April 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I wish I could take it away.
That experience is not something I would hope for anyone.
That experience is not something I would hope for anyone.
(He pulls the brim of his hat down as he sheds a few silent tears.)
I hope you'll forgive me, It's just—
It's all very recent.
I hope you'll forgive me, It's just—
It's all very recent.
April 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
(He pulls the brim of his hat down as he sheds a few silent tears.)
I hope you'll forgive me, It's just—
It's all very recent.
I hope you'll forgive me, It's just—
It's all very recent.
Then you...
Would you understand, If I—
(He sounds choked up.)
Would you understand, If I—
(He sounds choked up.)
April 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Then you...
Would you understand, If I—
(He sounds choked up.)
Would you understand, If I—
(He sounds choked up.)
...!
Were you also...?!
Were you also...?!
April 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
...!
Were you also...?!
Were you also...?!
I'm sorry.
I tried so hard to regain the justice that incident deserved, I promised I would stop at nothing to investigate your death—
I failed you.
I tried so hard to regain the justice that incident deserved, I promised I would stop at nothing to investigate your death—
I failed you.
April 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I'm sorry.
I tried so hard to regain the justice that incident deserved, I promised I would stop at nothing to investigate your death—
I failed you.
I tried so hard to regain the justice that incident deserved, I promised I would stop at nothing to investigate your death—
I failed you.
You resemble her perfectly...
I–
I thought I would never hear that voice again.
I–
I thought I would never hear that voice again.
April 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
You resemble her perfectly...
I–
I thought I would never hear that voice again.
I–
I thought I would never hear that voice again.
Hmm... I don't recall ever meeting any other young man with a similar appearance around your age.
Perhaps my senses are all out of sorts from my month long retreat.
Perhaps my senses are all out of sorts from my month long retreat.
April 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Hmm... I don't recall ever meeting any other young man with a similar appearance around your age.
Perhaps my senses are all out of sorts from my month long retreat.
Perhaps my senses are all out of sorts from my month long retreat.
...
(He's practically on the verge of tears at the moment. But he refuses to show it.)
I see... I am so terribly sorry.
(He's practically on the verge of tears at the moment. But he refuses to show it.)
I see... I am so terribly sorry.
April 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
...
(He's practically on the verge of tears at the moment. But he refuses to show it.)
I see... I am so terribly sorry.
(He's practically on the verge of tears at the moment. But he refuses to show it.)
I see... I am so terribly sorry.
Yes, although I can't quite put a finger on it, it feels as though we've met before.
April 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Yes, although I can't quite put a finger on it, it feels as though we've met before.
It can't be–
The lab, there was nothing but smoke and rubble, and you were—
I... I witnessed the destruction myself. So why...?
The lab, there was nothing but smoke and rubble, and you were—
I... I witnessed the destruction myself. So why...?
April 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
It can't be–
The lab, there was nothing but smoke and rubble, and you were—
I... I witnessed the destruction myself. So why...?
The lab, there was nothing but smoke and rubble, and you were—
I... I witnessed the destruction myself. So why...?
I... I am physically alright, yes.
I must say, you look strikingly familliar, my boy.
I must say, you look strikingly familliar, my boy.
April 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I... I am physically alright, yes.
I must say, you look strikingly familliar, my boy.
I must say, you look strikingly familliar, my boy.
C-Claire...?
You're—
No, I must be dreaming.
You're—
No, I must be dreaming.
April 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
C-Claire...?
You're—
No, I must be dreaming.
You're—
No, I must be dreaming.
...
I, ah.. I suppose this is preferable to the alternative...
Thank you.
I, ah.. I suppose this is preferable to the alternative...
Thank you.
April 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
...
I, ah.. I suppose this is preferable to the alternative...
Thank you.
I, ah.. I suppose this is preferable to the alternative...
Thank you.
A month..!
My word. I have a lot to catch up on, indeed....
My word. I have a lot to catch up on, indeed....
April 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A month..!
My word. I have a lot to catch up on, indeed....
My word. I have a lot to catch up on, indeed....
A minute or two–
It feels like much more time has passed...
It feels like much more time has passed...
April 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A minute or two–
It feels like much more time has passed...
It feels like much more time has passed...
..I believe that's his way of pronouncing your name.
February 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
..I believe that's his way of pronouncing your name.
...?
(The figure feels vaguely familliar in a way that escapes him)
(The figure feels vaguely familliar in a way that escapes him)
February 26, 2025 at 12:24 AM
...?
(The figure feels vaguely familliar in a way that escapes him)
(The figure feels vaguely familliar in a way that escapes him)
I suppose it does. Though it's hard to make out entirely.
February 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I suppose it does. Though it's hard to make out entirely.
Randall, perhaps it isn't wise to get so close just yet...
February 26, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Randall, perhaps it isn't wise to get so close just yet...