A/N: Wherever I get a glimmer of inspiration...out comes one of these. Suppose I ought to add this...
Disclaimer: Once for this whole collection - the only thing I own here are the ideas. LaytonLand belongs to Level 5 or whoever.
Entrance to the under-river tunnel. If Layton won't correct him, I will.
"Really now, Luke," the professor sighed. "I thought I'd taught you better than that."
"What? I…" Then the familiar realization hit. "Oh, right…but…"
Layton grinned at the boy. "Well, I suppose we can concede this one. Nevertheless…"
He then extended a hand to Flora, who was now fairly confused. "May I?" he asked. She nodded and took his hand, at which he whisked her up into his arms. Her heart caught for a moment and she let out a muted shriek.
"Hmm?" Her male companions cast her a questioning glance.
"Nothing," she mumbled in reply, cheeks turning pink. "I'm fine..."
Layton sighed with a grin. "Shall we go then?"
Luke shot his mentor a mocking smile. "Always put a lady's needs first, eh?"
"That's what a gentleman does," the professor answered matter-of-factly. With that, they started across the soaked tunnel, Flora burying her face until the blush wore off.