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No. 00X - The Fourth Wall

[There sure is a lot of excitement this morning. After getting a vague grip on the situation by talking to some of the wingless newcomers, Layton decides to take a stroll around the village, trunk in hand, and observe. Something very unusual is happening, and there's no point in missing it by staying indoors.

Occasionally, he takes a seat on a bench or at a table and scribbles notes into his journal. Or puzzles into his puzzle index. Because no matter how much hubbub there is, you can never stop the puzzles.]

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[See? He did you a favor with those ruins! But oh man, that is definitely a lot of information. Yet all of it is just as exciting as Randall thought it would be.] A completely new world... now this is an of adventure for us. Those Malnosso folks don't sound too pleasant, however. Anyway of avoiding them? Oh, and about the wings? Hershel, you seem to be the only one with any. [He doesn't have any. Maaaaaan, did he get ripped off?]

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Not that we know of, and anybody who has been here for more than a few days will have wings. I'm afraid they're not as exciting as they sound, however. For one thing, they're incapable of true flight.

[All small and stubby and all.]

Well, that seems rather pointless. I'd much rather be able to fly than just have little decorations. [Reaaaaaaching out to touch it for science.] Do you think it's possible to somehow make them able to fly?

[Okay you can touch them... but only for science. Layton crosses his arms and holds still until Randall is satisfied with his poking around.]

By supplementing them in some way? Hmm. I've never heard of an attempt.

[u c this icon

this is the very picture of what layton is doing at dave right now

but not 4 2 long cuz that would b impolyte]

Are you all right, lad?

[He can't understand the majority of what Dave's saying, but it sounds like he's in some kind of pain, maybe...?]

[ Not recognizing him by face, Marita takes her own seat at the table not that far from him. The hustle and bustle reminds her of what she has been told how the 'abductions' were performed, but this time to an even more full effect. Wingless and winged, she's not sure what the connection holds.

Not far from her, she notices the observer with wings — scribbling important notes down. ]

Have you figured out any sort of connection?

[…she can, she just… doesn't understand why the squirrel does this

why is it a thing

what if it gets to the top and realises it took the wrong number of turns somewhere along the way

But that's not really the point, is it. Hold on while she takes another look at the tree, and then gives him a look, head tilted. How do you want her to indicate the answer, Layton?]

[Oh whoa, this shit is cool. Except they don't look very convenient. After a few minutes, he's done. BUT YOU SAID THE MAGIC WORDS, LAYTON.] Then this means we should be the first to try it!

[Layton looks up from his writing, notes this woman's wings, and tips his hat in greeting.]

A connection between what, madam?

[maybe the squirrel had a traumatic incident in the past

maybe it's a religious thing

Anyway, Layton takes her deliberate gestures as a sign that she does understand him.]

Go on. Take your time and think it over, then touch your answer. [He leans over and draws a bit more upside-down, adding four circled letters at the base of each starting branch: A, B, C, D.]

I somehow knew you would say that. [And yet Layton said those magic words anyway.]

We're hardly young men anymore, Randall. A long fall could do havoc to us.

[The idea does interest him, though...]

[oh hey Layton have a half-metal, ragged-looking rabbity-thing. He's walking to the bakery, not really caring about the wind, but he stops when he spots Layton. Writing something outside in this weather? What a strange guy. Very dedicated to his puzzles.]

You there. What are you doing?

((ooc: ahaha probably not going to app him again, but I do want to see if I can do better this time.))

You do know me best, Hershel. [Hershel, you're talking to the guy who walked on a high wire.] We'll have proper safety measures taken care of! [Maybe.]

Between us and them. [ Her gaze follows to the wingless. ] Or any reason as to why they have shown up.

Yes! But... this might not be Earth?

(What is he talking about...?)

((Bring it!!))

[People are very interested in his puzzles today. He's not complaining, though. To his credit, Layton's only reaction to Tattoi's odd appearance is a blink or two.]

Me? Why, I'm recording a puzzle. I was reminded of one when I saw that barrel over there.

[And to be sure, there is a barrel over there. There are a number of diagrams and and simple illustrations drawn on the open pages of his puzzle index, but the one he's in the process of recording only seems to be a word problem.]

[okay yeah that was weirdly death-defying]

I should hope so. Because I notice that we only have one pair of wings between us, which means only one of us is eligible to be tested for this hypothetical experiment.

A... puzzle. About a barrel. Why?

[Tattoi thinks you're very strange. At least you're more accepting of his appearance than half of the people here, though it's really a small comfort. Since he's here and there's not much else to do...]

Never mind. A puzzle, please. I'd like a challenge.

[Yep, not very verbose. Oh well. At least Layton can briefly enrich this stranger's life with knowledge.]

[He follows her line of sight.]

Ah. All of the newcomers I've spoken to seem clueless. No wings... and no journals, either. I find that quite interesting.

I can't say for certain, nor can I fully explain my reasoning without being dismissed as a lunatic, I suspect. You may just have to see for yourself, Mister...?

[It's okay. Dave's not paying much attention to the looks Layton's sending his way anyway. He's just kinda staring off into the distance behind his too cool shades, still talking because. Well, because nothing. He just is.]

Yeah, see, I got here and everyone was suddenly running around with wings. Except me. So what the hell. Except not really, because I'm not dead. That's kind of a requirement for angel wings or whatever, right. But I don't know, we've never stopped by a dream bubble full of random winged assholes before. Wait. No, we have. Not like this though. That's the difference. Get it? So I guess what I'm trying to say is even though this place is obviously different, how come I still don't see a single glass of AJ anywhere.

Then let's get started. Maybe after that, I'll find out how to make a pair of wings for myself. [Hold onto your top hat, Hershel, because he's going to try to make you fly. BEST FRIEND, AM I RIGHT.]

[Why? Why not?]

Who am I to refuse? All right, here it is.

Two men are standing over a barrel filled with a liquid, which we'll call water. There is a certain amount of water inside; one man claims that it's less than half full while the other insists it's over half full.

Without the use of any outside implements like a stick, string, or measuring tool, what is the simplest way you can determine the victor of the argument?

...

[Layton was with him up until "dream bubble". If this were one of his students, he would probably be making a mental note to talk to him after class or something.]

I assure you, all of us here are alive. And what do you mean by "AJ"?

[NOT THIS SHITTO AGEN. Best friends do more than just watch from a safe distance while their buddies are getting hounded by puzzle mummies ok]

Hold on now, I don't remember agreeing to anything just yet. We should at least get you settled and acquainted with the village first.

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No. 00X - The Fourth Wall

are you sure becauseiwanttoapphim

o... well then here i go again screeEEAAA

HAHAHA sadly, you'll have to wait a couple of months

that is a long time to be screaming :|a

n to the o

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maybe you can just scream when apps roll around

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done deal

since you remember him...! /)_(\

sweeeet

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if only i were playing the right character

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dlsfjas;lkas nervous

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what a funny way to spell "hell yes"

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don't be B)

that's a funny way of reading "gtfo!!!"

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