lets-share-neen:

writer: so the ferris wheel… chased you around?

layton: precisely. you see, it was actually operated by remote control by don paolo

writer: …and who is don paolo?

layton: he was my classmate in college, but these days he considers himself my nemesis

writer: your… nemesis. okay.

writer: let’s talk about before all that. tell me about your childhood

layton: hmm… would you like to hear about my parents’ kidnapping by a secret society?

layton: or perhaps the ancient robot mummies i defeated in swordplay?

writer: i was thinking we would focus more on your interest in archaeology, professor

layton: oh, of course

layton: did you know i once took part in a tournament to the death aboard a cruise ship disguised as an opera house which would travel to the fabled island of ambrosia?

writer: no

writer: i did not know that

layton: one of my former students performed the lead role in the opera, though she was actually possessed by the spirit of the composer’s daughter all along

writer: possessed. i see.

writer: …why don’t we take a break

layton: oh good i’ll make tea