Commander of the Targent Agency
Professor Layton AU
Do not worry, I'm not thinking of letting you go any time soon.
You are 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 after all.
I'll make sure that you and Miss Woods are inseparable.
(It doesn't feel sickening to manipulate, despite hating the word 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.)
Do not worry, I'm not thinking of letting you go any time soon.
You are 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 after all.
I'll make sure that you and Miss Woods are inseparable.
(It doesn't feel sickening to manipulate, despite hating the word 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.)
(There's that 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘵𝘰𝘯 glint in his eye. He picked something up with him and Shedra.)
(There's that 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘵𝘰𝘯 glint in his eye. He picked something up with him and Shedra.)
Thank you for clearing that up, Desmond.
(He inhales. Then, he leans forward after seeing how dejected Desmond looks. His voice becomes soft like it had been the first time he reassured Desmond.)
Thank you for clearing that up, Desmond.
(He inhales. Then, he leans forward after seeing how dejected Desmond looks. His voice becomes soft like it had been the first time he reassured Desmond.)
However, you'll be establishing your thoughts soon. We'll be transported to the Nest; Targent's headquarters.
However, you'll be establishing your thoughts soon. We'll be transported to the Nest; Targent's headquarters.
The Targent Agency is an organization dedicated to unlocking the secrets of the Azran. It is not in my place to influence 𝘩𝘪𝘴 opinion of it, despite not mattering much.
(He huffs as Theodore does a complete-
The Targent Agency is an organization dedicated to unlocking the secrets of the Azran. It is not in my place to influence 𝘩𝘪𝘴 opinion of it, despite not mattering much.
(He huffs as Theodore does a complete-
He goes by the name 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘢.
Is that who you prove yourself to be?
He goes by the name 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘢.
Is that who you prove yourself to be?
No, it is not your turn.
Since you're so insistent about your name, then you must confirm this.
A decade ago, there was a case concerning one of my agents shooting a bystander. Though there was no description about the reason-
No, it is not your turn.
Since you're so insistent about your name, then you must confirm this.
A decade ago, there was a case concerning one of my agents shooting a bystander. Though there was no description about the reason-
Are you up for the challenge, 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮?
(Did he just forget to say agent? Anyway, he holds his piercing gaze.)
Are you up for the challenge, 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮?
(Did he just forget to say agent? Anyway, he holds his piercing gaze.)
I shall get straight to the point.
There is a 𝘴𝘱𝘺 among our numbers, Agent Callum.
I've called you here because I believe you are best suited for identifying the spy hidden in Targent.
I shall get straight to the point.
There is a 𝘴𝘱𝘺 among our numbers, Agent Callum.
I've called you here because I believe you are best suited for identifying the spy hidden in Targent.
(Bronev puts a stern look on both of them.)
I will not be considering the information provided by both of you.
Miss Woods, leave the office. I'll have a word with you after this interrogation.
(Bronev puts a stern look on both of them.)
I will not be considering the information provided by both of you.
Miss Woods, leave the office. I'll have a word with you after this interrogation.
Theodore sighs, looking at Desmond with an unreadable expression.)
..Did you really, give 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘵𝘰𝘯 your name? ..
(If there was one thing about confronting your fears, it was to face it head on. He had to ask, else he'll forever be haunted by the uncertainty.)
Theodore sighs, looking at Desmond with an unreadable expression.)
..Did you really, give 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘵𝘰𝘯 your name? ..
(If there was one thing about confronting your fears, it was to face it head on. He had to ask, else he'll forever be haunted by the uncertainty.)
..Have you ever heard of 𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩?
..Have you ever heard of 𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩?
𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘦.
𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘦.
𝘔𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥?
(He says it with such disgust too.)
Never once have I considered Randall as my 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥.
He was always standing in my way when I was searching for the Abkaidain ruins. Nevertheless, he found it first..
𝘔𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥?
(He says it with such disgust too.)
Never once have I considered Randall as my 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥.
He was always standing in my way when I was searching for the Abkaidain ruins. Nevertheless, he found it first..
He still looks skeptical, but he glances to Shedra.)
Do not fret, little sister, this crow can do you no harm. Though, I will need to hear both sides of this.
Do you have any reason to 𝘭𝘪𝘦 to me, other than 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘭, little orchid?
He still looks skeptical, but he glances to Shedra.)
Do not fret, little sister, this crow can do you no harm. Though, I will need to hear both sides of this.
Do you have any reason to 𝘭𝘪𝘦 to me, other than 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘭, little orchid?
..I wouldn't be so quick to assume her dishonesty, Crow. However, you are correct with 'Marshall Pinheiro' not coming up in any records. Instead, there is another name that matches the case file from 10 years before.
..I wouldn't be so quick to assume her dishonesty, Crow. However, you are correct with 'Marshall Pinheiro' not coming up in any records. Instead, there is another name that matches the case file from 10 years before.
..How do you feel, 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭?
(Why did he use that name? He regrets it immediately, but doesn't let it show.)
..How do you feel, 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭?
(Why did he use that name? He regrets it immediately, but doesn't let it show.)
If there is any emotion on Theodore's face, it is greatly hidden.)
Hello, Desmond.
Please, take a seat. There's tea on the table.
(There's a slight crack on Theodore's steely gaze. Having recently seen his older brother in-
If there is any emotion on Theodore's face, it is greatly hidden.)
Hello, Desmond.
Please, take a seat. There's tea on the table.
(There's a slight crack on Theodore's steely gaze. Having recently seen his older brother in-
As if on cue, the voice behind the door speaks up.)
Thank you for bringing him here, Agent Bluejay. You are dismissed.
(This meeting is not meant for anyone to hear.)
..𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘥. Please enter the premises.
As if on cue, the voice behind the door speaks up.)
Thank you for bringing him here, Agent Bluejay. You are dismissed.
(This meeting is not meant for anyone to hear.)
..𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘥. Please enter the premises.
As of now, Bronev's taking the path towards the Wall of Norwell, silently brooding.)
As of now, Bronev's taking the path towards the Wall of Norwell, silently brooding.)
(Oh yea, this definitely left a mark on the commander. No Layton would add something pointless like that.)
In the mean time, you'll be left under my watch. That 𝘪𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺 of yours is certainly related to the Azran, as the telekinesis gives it away.
So, worry about 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 first.
(Oh yea, this definitely left a mark on the commander. No Layton would add something pointless like that.)
In the mean time, you'll be left under my watch. That 𝘪𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺 of yours is certainly related to the Azran, as the telekinesis gives it away.
So, worry about 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 first.
Immediately, he tries to recover quickly, glaring at the teenager and tightening his hold on him. His fist is shaking.)
I've handled things far worse than this, boy. Eventually, I'll bury that corpse-
Immediately, he tries to recover quickly, glaring at the teenager and tightening his hold on him. His fist is shaking.)
I've handled things far worse than this, boy. Eventually, I'll bury that corpse-