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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Feb 14

I've updated my secondary website to allow for typed and handwritten inquiries! Please have a look!

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 30

(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...?

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 27

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.

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 27

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.)

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

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.

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

MWAH!!

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

I’M SO SORRY PAUL I THOUGHT A KISSY WOULD FIX EVERYTHING

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

i am sorgy paul….

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

It was directed at both of you. My apaulogies, Paul.

Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

can i have a kissy

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

Now, Randall, don't you think I can handle myself?

Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

Gentlemen, please.

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

i have twohands. paul. happy pride

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 25

my word.

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 24

Rrandle

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 24

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.”

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 21

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.

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 21

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…

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 20

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…

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 20

(Hershel stirs a bit in his hospital bed, then his eyelids flutter open at the sound of somebody entering the room. He doesn’t even take a moment to try to assess his own injuries, as he quickly locks his sight onto whoever stood before him.)

Hmmnh? Again? Now what?…

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 19

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.

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 6

(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.)

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Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 6

That certainly explains why I feel so sore...

(He sits up.)

But... What do you mean you "split" yourself?

Professor Hershel Layton @professorlayton.bsky.social · Jun 6

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?

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