Professor Hershel Layton
professorlayton.bsky.social
Professor Hershel Layton
@professorlayton.bsky.social
Every Puzzle Has An Answer !
(Hershel stretches his arms in order to rejuvenate his muscles after his weeks of inactivity.) Approval from a nurse would be much appreciated. Thank you, my boy.

(He then raises an eyebrow at Luke's remark.)

"Their" arrival? By that, you mean...?
June 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Surely I could be of assistance. I know you're concerned for my health, but I assure you I've had more than enough rest.
June 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Luke, I'm not sure I'm fully up to speed here, but you mustn't blame yourself in a time like this. You can only do so much by yourself.

(He reaches over to his bedside for his hat and places it on his head, briefly adjusting it for a moment before he's satisfied before he continues.)
June 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Hershel cannot hide the growing concern in his voice.

“Descole? Civilians?! What on earth are they trying to do now?”

He sits completely upright and begins to push his bed covers aside.
June 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
MWAH!!
June 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I’M SO SORRY PAUL I THOUGHT A KISSY WOULD FIX EVERYTHING
June 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
i am sorgy paul….
June 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It was directed at both of you. My apaulogies, Paul.
June 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
can i have a kissy
June 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Now, Randall, don't you think I can handle myself?
June 25, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Gentlemen, please.
June 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i have twohands. paul. happy pride
June 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
my word.
June 25, 2025 at 3:14 AM
June 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Rrandle
June 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Hershel’s borderline horrified expression quickly softens as relief washes over him, his eyes blinking away the tears beginning to form. Through his turbulent emotions, he can’t help but laugh a little.

“Ah. That’s the clever boy I know! I underestimated you. Forgive me, Luke.”
June 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
It would be a pleasure to meet him someday!…

Technology is fast advacing, and while computers are a bit outside of my field of knowledge, I wouldn’t be surprised if your human creators could find a way to give you the gift of human sensations to accompany your human intelligence.
June 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Luke, I…

(Hershel shifts his gaze to the side for a moment, not wanting to accept what his eyes and ears were telling him.)

I’ve seen firsthand how in some realities Targent is capable of ensnaring the people I love, but… I could never imagine you, of all people… Not like this…

My dear boy…
June 21, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Ngh… That voice…

(It sounds familiar, but he can’t match it to any kind of recognizable face as his blurred vision tries to adjust to the man beside him.)

Targent ship crashed… Who…
June 20, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Hm? I have a virtual counterpart as well, you say? Very interesting! Perhaps I’ll find a way to meet him someday.

As a hologram, do you feel physical sensations when interacting with me? Or does it feel like nothing at all?

…Ahem. Forgive my inquisitiveness. I hope it’s not overwhelming.
June 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
While that sounds rather unnatural, I cannot say I'm surprised at this point, given everything else.

(He pauses, his face scrunched up in worry.)

Nonsense, Claire. No matter what, nothing can take your humanity away from you.
June 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
(Hershel gasps in surprise.)

The internet is capable of creating sentient life? That's... incredible! While this certainly isn't my first encounter with artificially created life, I've never met an artificial being originating from the internet!

(He is visibly amused, and lets out a small laugh.)
June 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
That certainly explains why I feel so sore...

(He sits up.)

But... What do you mean you "split" yourself?
June 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Oh? I've met quite a few Claires in the last year, but none quite like this!

(Hershel curiously reaches his hand out, confirming Claire's claim as it passes through her fingertips.)

How on earth are you able to do that? Are you some sort of projection?
June 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM