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.]
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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They're real for real for real?! Phoenix's hand flies to his chest as if to soothe his startled heart, and he looks most incredulous as he gives Layton the most baffled look he can manage.]
I can't believe this. Did you grow them?!
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Your guess is as good as mine. I simply woke up with them. Do you believe me now when I say we are experimented on?
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Actually, wait! You said this was some sort of different place? Maybe we're in some kind of dream world where people normally have wings, so you might not have been experimented on at all!
[There is no point to that line of thought, but the instinct to point out a possibility gets the better of him.]
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That's quite the conjecture. But as a lawyer, you must know that the burden of proof falls on you to support it. What do you have to suggest that these wings are the result of a dream rather than a scientist?
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... I'll find that later.
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I hope you'll share if you do. But you know, I can at least agree with the spirit of your hypothesis.
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I'll definitely share! But how would I get in touch with you? I don't think... phones exist around here, do they?
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Hm. That could be a problem. If you can get a hold of a winged resident with a journal, then it shouldn't be an issue. Otherwise, you would need to find me at the school or my flat.
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Where do you live, if you don't mind telling me that?
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I live on the fourth or fifth floor of a certain building. The walk to school is a rather long one, but when I'm running later than usual, I can still make it on time without running at all. It's a lucky thing, too, because on those mornings, I always find myself horsing around.
As for the room number? 23.
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T-that doesn't really help. I know it's a little suspicious asking you to tell me where you live, but...!
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[But this isn't the time for it, geez!]
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I'm sure you'll find other worthwhile endeavors in the meantime. Some of your acquaintances might be wandering about, or you can grab a bite to eat if you're hungry.
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My acquaintances... oh!
Do you know if there's a girl in strange clothes around here?
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[And "strange" is such a subjective word nowadays.]
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Would this be her?
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No, that isn't her. Her name is Maya.
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[As he is not a barcode scanner, he can't say for sure that she's absent from the roster. He offers his journal to Phoenix.]
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Tap the arrows to scroll up and down. If you find someone familiar, you can tap their picture to "call" their journal.
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Anyway, thank you! Can I borrow it for just a little while?
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