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- - -» ⋮██ .. - ◤professor hershel layton. - » ⋮██ .. - ◤a bit tired, but...
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You're the only demon I've ever met, Zakuro. To be precise, the only real demon I've ever met.
Up until this point I had no idea there was royalty involved, as well. [/this "lord gyumao" of his sounded like
the self proclaimed type. but of course, he would never tell zakuro that. who knows what he would say!]
Knowing this new piece of information, we may have to rethink our course of action. [/brings a hand to his chin thoughtfully.]
There is nothing in need of "cracking", Zakuro. [/he chuckles softly.] I am a gentleman, and I carry myself as such.
A proper gentleman always keeps a cool head no matter the situation. After all, it's best to tackle a problem
when one is calm and collected. [/he cants his head slightly.] That isn't to say that I don't have off days of my own, of course.
I may be a gentleman but I'm not perfect. [/he's just gotten extremely good at hiding his problems under that polite
and ever so pleasant exterior. if zakuro had any idea the kinds of struggles layton had gone through, he may
not be so keen on trying to crack him anymore.] ... Can I confide something in you, Zakuro? When I heard
that you were lost again, I was worried about you. I didn't want to assume, but I'm happy that I've been able to help you.
You could even say that it may be the reason why I don't mind this chat room much. It means I get the opportunity to
make sure that you're doing well. That you're safe. [/he glances at him, and smiles warmly. any minute now he
expects zakuro to gag and lash out at his sentiment. regardless, it didn't change the way he felt. layton always
went out of his way to look out for people that he cared for, and this roguish demon was no different.]
Now, now, Zakuro, no need to resort to intimidation or violence to get what you want. That's quite unbecoming.
If that's the case then you may do well to keep a better eye on these. I may not be here to replace them.
I was merely being thorough, but you're free to take whatever you like. [/brush off his attempt to come off as annoyed.]
I'll take your word for it, locals know the lay of the land better than any map, isn't that so? [/but, he'd bring several maps
anyway, ya' know, just in case.] I do hope that Kougaiji doesn't see you in such an unflattering light, Zakuro. [/muses.]
If you're certain, but please, don't be shy. It wouldn't be of any trouble to me at all. [/he eases back into the chair
in order to get more comfortable.] Understandable, as long as you feel at ease, that is all I'd like.
[/his lips curl into some kind of teasing smile? he wasn't afraid of zakuro, not one bit.] I can understand then, why
you may have been so shocked to see him. Not only is Kougaiji a very powerful demon, but his appearances are so scarce
one may even begin to wonder if he ever truly existed at all. [/he blinks, an inquisitive stare.] Is this Sanzo and
his company spreading rumors about you? [/he lets out a quiet huff.] How rude, but given the state of the
situation at hand, I wouldn't be surprised. This conflict between humans and demons is quite the serious debacle.
Ahhh, so it's true. [/there isn't much to be done about that except prove himself, really.] But as they say, all
is fair in love and war. It's definitely devious, but you can overcome it. You're steadfast in your conviction. I don't doubt you.
It may come as a shock to you, but my life has been far from ordinary. [/he averts his gaze and pinches the bridge of his nose.]
I enjoy these periods of calm. If it isn't some great mystery I stumble upon, I'm called on by the Scotland Yard.
The excitement is enough to get your blood pumping, but-- ... hah hah hah, let's just say, I'm sure things would have been
easier on me if I had someone like you to travel with on my escapades. [/who knows how quickly zakuro could disarm the
~* dastardly villains he's happened across in all of his years.] Would you mind if I called you, just in case? [/he lets out a laugh.]
The odds just aren't very likely, is all. I believe you and I got lucky, finding one another in the first place.
... [/he looks over zakuro closely... he appears to be somewhere in his twenties, but he knew better than to take
his appearances at face value.] Zakuro, just how old are you, if I may ask? [/he's genuinely curious.]
Do all demons age in the way that you do? If I were judging you based on human years, you look quite younger than me.
Hah hah, I do owe you some sort of explanation, don't I? I was grading papers, was all. [/he gestures to the
stack on his desk.] I still have some time before I return them to the students, but I wanted to get a head start.
But, once we started talking again, I merely lost track of the time. [/he takes a quick look at the clock display on his laptop... so late.]
[/he shifts further into the chair in an attempt to edge away from him. he shoos at him with a free hand.] Don't be ridiculous, Zakuro.
If anything, I'm certain I'll feel the consequences of staying up this late in the morning. [/a yawn washes over him, as if on cue.]
ooc: that sounds like it could be a lot of fun, though! i can go even further back and even take teenage layton if i wanted.
he's a huge cutie with huge hair, it'd blow zak's mind. xD ;; i knoooow, sometimes i put like, fake stats
in places so i always know where stuff is. if it's suuuuuper bad though, i'll put them in caps, heh heh.
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