Hello, all! Welcome to any new readers, and my apologies to any of you that are following any of my other works. I've hit a bit of a slump as far as motivation to write for them goes, but I hope I'll be able to pull myself out of it soon. In the meantime, I will work on this.
That's all I really have to say for the moment, so please read on.
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Disclaimer: I claim no ownership over Professor Layton. This is purely written for fun.
Chapter 1
Dear Professor Layton,
It has been quite a while, hasn't it? I hope you are well. I apologize for the lack of correspondence. Once my studies began to pick up in earnest, I found myself with a disheartening lack of time. I do hope you'll forgive me for that.
So much has happened that I'm not quite sure where to begin. However, it is a story I'd prefer to recount in person- that is, if you don't mind. If it has indeed been too long for you, I'd be happy to tell you of my time since our parting through letters.
Please give Flora my greetings. Best wishes to the both of you.
Sincerely,
Luke Triton
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Luke,
It has indeed been a while. There is no need to apologize, I know very well of the pressures education brings and, therefore, understand wholeheartedly if you could not find the time to write.
As for your tale, I always find the beginning an excellent place to start. Although I also agree that it might be best in person. It is never too late for friends to meet, and you are just as welcome now as before.
Flora has happily asked me to return your greeting, and is looking forward to seeing you again. We both are. Take care until then.
~Hershel Layton
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Professor,
Your welcome is good to hear. I'm afraid I was a bit concerned as to how well my letter would be received. I see now that I need not have worried. I will be heading to London in a week's time. I should arrive on the twentieth and will remain for the duration of my education, but that's something to talk about when we meet.
I am very much looking forward to seeing you both again as well. I have quite missed our time and adventures together. I hope you will fill me in on any you may have had in my absence. I'm believe I became rather fond of such excitement before my departure, and have found a severe lack of it here. It will be refreshing to listen to, despite not taking part.
Of course, you are right as usual. The beginning is a wonderful place to start. It is taking the first step toward that beginning that poses the challenge, though, wouldn't you agree?
There are a few matters that still need to be tended to, so I must end this letter here. See you on the twentieth.
~Luke Triton
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Hershel Layton, renowned puzzle master and archaeologist, smiled slightly as he finished reading the contents of the letter. As he set the parchment down on his desk, he allowed his gaze to settle on the scenery outside. He felt his smile widen as he took note of the bright weather. It seemed like it reflected some of the cheerfulness he felt at the moment.
Soon, Luke would be back in London.
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Luke Triton, university student and unofficial apprentice to Hershel Layton, was currently staring out at sea. As the scent of the ocean reached him through a breeze, he couldn't help but grin. It would be a while before the ship reached its destination, but that was of little importance. Only one thought danced continuously in his mind other than idle comments on the scenery.
Soon, he would be back in London.
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So begins this newest chapter in the lives of Layton and Luke.
Just how long has it been since these two last saw one another? Seeing as how Luke is now a university student, it really has been quite a while. Luke's first letter was a bit more polite than the others since, as he stated, he wasn't quite sure of how it would be received. Once Layton wrote back, he was more casual in his addresses.
Ages…Oh, how tricky they are. In the third game, Layton should be thirty-seven, but he looks to be in his mid twenties or early thirties at the most, doesn't he? Luke looks like he's ten (at least to me), but I've heard rumors that he's thirteen. All that's been said in-game for the kid so far is that he's short for his age. It presents a rather difficult situation. Going by this information, the following ages are thus:
Luke- 21; Flora- 23; Layton- 45
This means it's been eight years since the end of the third game, for those of you who were wondering. I will be sure to mention that number again in the future. Anyway, some of these will probably be made incorrect as more information is released, but for sake of sanity and plot, that's what they'll be. Moving on…
To make things clear from the get-go, the relationship between Luke and Layton will not be in the romantic sense. No offense to those of you that support it, but I have always found that pairing more than a bit disturbing. Not so much because of their gender, but because of the age difference. Layton is old enough to be his father. I don't know about you, but being in a romantic relationship with someone old enough to be my parent or young enough to be my child would bother me on so many levels, no matter how close I may be to that individual…
No, they'll be strictly mentor/student for this particular story. With some father/son type interaction thrown in, of course.
Sorry to say, this also will not be a Luke/Flora pairing. I see those two as siblings more than anything. While I have read a few good ones that have it, I don't think I could make it work myself. So, siblings it is.
I hope you like what I do have as far as romance…and plot. I suppose I'll just have to wait and see. This chapter's a bit short, but they'll get longer as I get further in. So, yea, thank you for reading. Reviews and constructive criticism are always welcome. Take care and until next time!