Puzzle 001 [Video / Action for Goldenrod]

[vengefulyears]

[The face appearing on the network now may or may not be a new face to some people, but this whole situation sure is new to Clive. Anyone who's paying extra close attention may also notice that the scenery in the background is nowhere in New Bark Town or Mahogany; it's none other than the first floor of the Radio Tower in Goldenrod.]

Good evening, everyone. I've just arrived here a few hours ago, and while I've managed to gather a little bit of information so far, there's still something I want to know. Is it really true that it's impossible to leave this place? If people have just randomly appeared here, then surely there have at least been people that have randomly left, too, right?

[He lets out a brief sigh before continuing.]

I'm sure this must be an age-old complaint by now, but I really do have important business to attend to at home. It would at least be somewhat comforting to know that I won't be stuck here forever. I would very much like to go back now, but that would be asking for the impossible, I suppose.

[Just so he doesn't appear as down, Clive gives a faint smile to his audience.]

I appreciate your time.

[For anyone in Goldenrod, they can probably catch him walking out of the Radio Tower after the feed, heading in the direction of the department store. Being the skinny thing he is without any proper winter clothing, he's shivering and rubbing his arms to try and keep warm. Hopefully he can at least find a really cheap coat at that department store...]

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action; 1/...idk

[puzzling]

[ Oh, Layton is just walking back to his hotel room after going shopping in the department store. He has just gone to buy some food for dinner tonight and his little Teddiursa is following along, carrying its dinner; a jar of honey. ]

[ Everything is beautiful and nice and-- ]

action; 2/maybe 3

[puzzling]

[ --who is that familiar face and suit and tie and swag and hat and has Yuri Lowenthal's beautiful voice? ]

action; 3/or maybe 4

[puzzling]

[ oh hey, it's Big Luke! Gosh, Layton hasn't seen him since Christmas, this is awesome. ]

Ah, Luke. I haven't been aware that you have arrived back in Johto and in Goldenrod, much less--

action; yeah, 4 so I'm done. Still wanna do 50 though :C

[puzzling]

[ And once walking closer, he takes notice that the poor man is shivering. (fuu) ]

--let us get you inside first though.

action; well that's just too bad!!

[vengefulyears]

[Whoa, whoa, what--

Clive stops dead in his tracks when he sees Layton approaching. WHY IS HE HERE... And the way the man greeted him just now... just, what... He is so lost.]

Professor...?

[He can hardly believe it. Clive hasn't seen the man in ten years, and here he is. When he was supposed to be heading for the Gilded Casino back in London... Just what is going on here? But before he asks any of that, there's something more important that needs to be addressed.]

What do you mean that I've arrived back in Johto? Are you saying I've been here before?

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[usedfaketears.livejournal.com]

It's all true. Ya ain't gettin' outta here that easy, just like the rest of us. [He shrugs a little, smirking.] Don't stress about it, though. Word has it when ya leave, it'll be just as ya left it, so yer business can be attended to without a hitch.

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[vengefulyears]

...Just as I left it? What exactly do you mean by that?

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[usedfaketears.livejournal.com]

Just like it sounds. If ya go back, it'll be at the exact same time ya left it.

[Video]

[isahero]

[America's totally with him on it being far too cold. He has had a similar problem, after all. That's not why he's replying to the message though, nope. It's-]

Hey! Don't worry about that stuff while you can't do anything about it! [Clive will see a nice smiling face too.] Just enjoy it while you can! [He's used to giving himself pep talks, might as well put it to good use, right?]

[Video]

[vengefulyears]

[Oh, well the optimism from this man makes Clive feel just a little better. He chuckles a bit.]

I suppose you're right. I just can't help but worry about what's going on back home...

[Video]

[isahero]

[SO MUCH OPTIMISM. But he's glad that helps a little.]

Exactly! It's not like we can just go back, so just think of it as an adventure! Or a holiday!

[Video]

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

[Oh wow, Luke hasn't heard that voice in ages either.

...Well okay, technically it's supposed to be his voice, but you know. Details.]

B-big Luke! Is that really you?

[Video]

[vengefulyears]

[Oh ho, another unexpected twist. First Layton, and now... Little Luke? Is that what Clive should call him? He did just call him "Big Luke," after all...]

Of course it is! I didn't think you would be here, too.

[recklessmisstep.livejournal.com]

[ So Lando happens to be walking by, when he hears Clive's broadcast. Yupyup he will approach and be helpful!! Okay no not really, he just wants to gather all the data. And maybe tease the guy or something. ]

You arrived in Goldenrod? Huh! That's unusual. I don't think that happens to many people.

[ He hasn't heard of it, anyway. Not that he pays attention to that stuff most of the time.

Oh right and he's just gonna take out his trainer handbook--It has so much writing on it. Really this kid needs to invest in a notebook--and marks something on it before tucking it away again. ]

Oh, right. You had questions. Lets see...Yes! Plenty of people just up and disappear. It seems to be a frequent occurrence, though just as random as our arrival.

[vengefulyears]

[Well, this is quite an interesting individual... Clive is almost curious as to what he just wrote in that handbook, but he'll leave the matter alone.]

I see... So, people don't normally arrive in Goldenrod? Where do they usually show up?

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[That face is certainly not new to Clover.]

...Clive?

[vengefulyears]

[Well, Clover's face is new to him-- AND WHY THE FUCK DOES SHE KNOW HIS REAL NAME. Please don't tell him that he gave out his real name the last time he was here...

Oh well, at least he has a good poker face.]

I'm sorry, but my name is Luke. You must be mistaking me for someone else.

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[strawcrane.livejournal.com]

[Pfffft this guy just got here a few hours ago and he's already in Goldenrod?! No fair no fair!

Sorry Clive old buddy old chap, but this newbie has to complaaaain. Forget the rest of the junk you were saying he wasn't even paying attention to that.]

Maaaaaan! You're already in Goldenrod City? That's no fair, no fair at all! I'm still training at the beginning because I'm a fantastic teacher, so how come a newcomer like you is all the way up there already...

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[vengefulyears]

[Normally Clive would tell him to cry more, but nope, he's pretending to be Luke... He has to be polite...]

I'm afraid I don't know why. I just woke up here.

[voice]

[shellderkillder.livejournal.com]

[... Oho. Shelly remembers this young man.]

You do not remember being here before, then.

[voice]

[vengefulyears]

[Oh boy, Shelly better not know his real name, too...]

No, I don't.

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[stolemyfries.livejournal.com]

[Marceline's jogging to catch up with him on his way out of the tower. She's rubbing her arms, but trying not to chatter her teeth. Cold never used to be a problem.]

Hey, wait up!

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[vengefulyears]

[He stops when he hears a voice calling out to him, turning around to see a girl running towards him. Clive puts on his best gentlemanly smile and tips his hat at her, doing his best to ignore the cold for now.]

May I help you?

[video]

[usedraindance.livejournal.com]

It depends when this place wants to let you go! [because this is the most obvs answer ever......]

[video]

[vengefulyears]

[Oh, Yamamoto...]

You speak as if Johto is a sentient being.