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Location: Layton's Study, London.

Timeline: After Curious Village, but before Unwound Future

Track Listened to While Writing: Searching for Clues from Professor Layton and the Unwound Future and the Miracle Mask.

Word Count: 268 words.

Tip NO. 038: Advice II

"Luke my boy, having to ask for assistance does not make you any weaker than you were before."

"Yes?"

Luke walks into the study, Layton notices that he's shaking, "Professor...I understand that you're busy with grading today, but I need your help with...something."

Layton turns away from his work and smiles, "Why of course Luke, I would never refuse to help you. I suppose I can hold these papers off until later, exactly what is it that you need?"

The boy tenses up and scratches the back of his head, he hasn't a clue how to break up his request in a casual way that won't get the professor questioning his intentions, "I...um...Professor, I really don't mean to be rude, but did you ever...um...have a...sweetheart?"

Layton's expression changes, his eyes widen, and he pulls his hat over his eyes. Luke can see a frown on his face, but it quickly disappears, it's not something he wants him to see.

The professor smiles, "Why...yes Luke, I did. But what does that have to do with what you want to ask?"

"Well, this may sound weird, but you had to um...court her, in order to date her, yes?"

Layton isn't sure what's going on in his apprentice's head, but doesn't question it just yet, "Yes, I suppose. I wasn't necessarily someone you wanted to be romantically involved with back then- sorry. I'm getting ahead of myself, where are you heading with this?"

Luke breathes a sigh of relief, "Hah, great! So you can help me after all!"

Layton cocks an eyebrow, "Luke my boy, that doesn't really help m-"

"I w-want you to help me court a lady!"

"...Oh."