Disclaimer: I don't own these characters. They belong to Layton Brothers Mystery Room, Level-5.
Alfendi and Lucy were having a slow day in the Mystery Room. They hardly have more than one case at a time anymore at the rate they solve cases. The criminals just can't seem to keep up. It's not every day someone is murdered after all. Days such as today are reserved for paperwork, tidying up the office, and at the moment, making tea.
"Tea time!" Lucy declares, bringing Alfendi a cup of tea as he reads a newspaper article at his desk.
"Why thank you, Lucy." He accepts the tea gratefully and smiles at his assistant. He immediately takes a sip and sets it at his desk. He leans back in his chair again and resumes reading.
"No prob, Prof" Lucy replies returning the smile. She makes tea for the Prof every day, but he manages to thank her warmly every day as if it's a pleasant surprise.
Lucy sits on the brown couch and sips her own tea. She gazes outside the window at the overcast day. It looks as if it's about to rain. 'Wot a dreary day to be cooped up…' Lucy reflects. Once her tea is finished she cleans up her dishes and decides to tidy up. Taking a rag and dust remover spray, she begins wiping the office surfaces. She turns on the radio and softly hums along. When her back is turned, Alfendi distractedly glances over his newspaper as Lucy is happily cleaning his beloved Mystery Room.
A Dolly Hollerday song plays. It's Macho Man in a White Gown.
"Prof, it's yer song!" Lucy jokes. She starts singing into her spray can like it's a microphone, as if she is performing.
Alfendi can't help chuckling, "Oh dear, that tea must have given you an energy boost."
"Sing it wit' me!" She urges, but the Prof resists. She continues to sing happily and wildly at the top of her lungs which is completely adorable. Suddenly, Prof stands up, breaking out into song at the chorus. Lucy is stunned. He has such a rich singing voice.
"I didn't know you had such a grand voice!"
"It seems you still have a lot to learn, young apprentice." Then they carry on as a duo. Singing their duet into the spray can in harmony.
The door opens at that moment. Florence sits on her rolling chair in the doorway and witnesses the spectacle. Lucy laughs, but Alfendi is thoroughly embarrassed.
"Achoo! Well, I see how much work gets done in the Mystery Room." Florence comments sarcastically, but only in good humor.
"Hee hee. What did ya need Florence?" Lucy asks. She puts away her cleaning gear and leaps to her side, ready for anything.
"I was told to let Lucy know that she has to sign for a package that arrived for her at the main desk." Florence informs her with a sniffle. Then her eyes widen in fear. For a fraction of a second Lucy is confused, but then she realizes what must be happening.
Alfendi has a hand on his face and his hair has turned bright red. Potty Prof has made an appearance.
"Eh, Potty Prof?" Lucy asks.
"You've made me look like a fool, Lucy Baker! How can I possibly live this down! I will have your tongue for this!" Alfendi threatened.
"Oh calm down, Potty Prof. Nowt to get worked up 'bout. It were only a lil' fun we were having!" Lucy says, rolling her eyes.
His hand remains on his face a moment longer and then his hair returns to a dull purple.
He brings his hand to the back of his head the way he does when he is flustered, "We should really return to our work, Lucy."
"Lucy and I will only be a moment," Florence assures with a sniffle.
As Lucy walks and Florence rolls on her chair down the hallway, Florence can't help inquiring about recent events.
Florence coughs nonchalantly, "You handled that... rather well."
"It's nowt really. Placid and Potty Prof switch to-an'-fro ever since we returned from Forbodium Castle."
"I was about to bolt; follow my own warning. You're fearless Lucy Baker."
"I s'pose I am brave!" Lucy says proudly, "but ya'know... I can't say I'm really all that afraid of Prof." She says thoughtfully.
Lucy claims the small box that was waiting for her and signs her name on the delivery man's clipboard. As she watches Lucy walk down the hall, Florence can't help thinking she just may be the girl for Al.
Hello! This is the author. Thank you for reading! I would love to continue this story if you enjoy it. I've never written anything before, but I thoroughly enjoyed writing this chapter. I do know my chapters will tend to be short because I don't have a whole lot of free time. Let me know what you guys think!
