Because ahaha why the heck not.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{Suddenly, Clive! This is essentially what has just happened, as one second he was being led away from the wreckage of his machine by Inspector Chelmly, and now he's in a rather fancy looking lobby. What the heck.

He takes a few cautious steps, weary of his pounding head, and looks about.}

... Hello? Is there anyone here?

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[notsolegal]

[He sighs, faintly.]

Come, now. What's the last thing that happened before you arrived here?

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

...Chelmly was leading me away, to prison, I assume. {He's very quiet.}

[notsolegal]

Ahhh... That would explain it, I suppose.

[He's... just going to leave out the fact that he's been in prison. If this one ever gets home then he'll find it out soon enough, won't he?]

Well, you don't have to worry about that here.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

I wasn't particularly worried about it in the first place. I deserve it.

[notsolegal]

...that opinion will change if you get to prison, I assure you.

[He shakes his head.]

And even if it doesn't, there's no exit in evidence at present, so make the most of your freedom while it lasts.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{He's silent for a moment.}

...Is it really that awful?

[notsolegal]

Yes. [He's... not really intending to say more on that.]

This place is infinitely preferable. Sadistic, monocle-wearing Laytons or no.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{You just made him more confused. Layton is like, the least sadistic person he knows.
This probably shows on his face.}

[notsolegal]

Like I said, you'll want to avoid that one. ...and mentioning him around Mother, for that matter, if you run into her.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

Mother... is here?
{Mind=blown}

[notsolegal]

I told you that already, double. Do try to pay attention.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I just... this is all... quite a lot to take in.

[notsolegal]

Well, try to keep up.

[His expression softens a little, though.]

But yes, Mother's here. This place... it has its perks.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{He wants to ask to see her. But at the same time he doesn't want her to see what he's become.}

Is she... okay?

[notsolegal]

...yeah.

...she... she knows. About the explosion, and... well, everything.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{...Well then.}

And... how does she feel about all of it?

[notsolegal]

She's... been quiet about it. She just changes the subject when I try to bring it up. I... guess she's still trying to get her head around it, and I can hardly blame her for that.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

I... see. {He himself is still kinda trying to as well. He stays quiet.}

[notsolegal]

I'm... not sure what she'd make of there being two of us.

[He tries for a light-hearted smile, but... fff not really happening.]

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

She might think she should talk to Father. {This is his terrible attempt at a joke. Too bad he's not really laughing.}

[notsolegal]

He... hasn't turned up.

I guess he still could, though...

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

If it's possible for there to be two Clive Doves at the same time, then surely Father could come here.

[notsolegal]

I guess...

That's... another thing that Mother won't talk about, though.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

I see... {He's just gonna sit here quietly.}

[notsolegal]

I asked her if she thought he'd turn up, see... she just got all quiet and then said that perhaps it's for the best that he isn't here.