Wake up des you fucked up big time

I have 0 self control this is a Layton multimuse. May contain copious amts of Des centered shitposting. Expect extremely low activity. Follows back from @aceofintuition. Other blogs include @voxuli, @tennatvly, and @fluoresnow

[bosstonius]

It's a Layton multimuse but its probably mostly going to be that bastard. pspspspsing at hte like. 5 of you layton roleplayers out there ok thanks byeeeeee :]

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Most probable content warnings under the cut.

I am prone to forgetting to tag individual threads for these so consider my blog a catch-all for content depicting the following. This list is not necessarily all-inclusive nor in order, and may be updated at any time.

alcohol and alcoholism drug abuse poor coping methods murder, graphic violence internalized transphobia and/or homophobia suggestive and/or nsfw content swearing animal cruelty and/or death most likely referencing LS or ED child death most likely referencing Descole's backstory suicide / suicide ideation

[bosstonius]

one thing yall should probably know is that im don't want to flood peoples inboxes with memes so if you've reblogged memes recently and ive already sent like 1-3 things that haven't been answered yet im probably sitting on my hands telling myself not to send more. no judgment on that btw god knows ive got old as shit stuff in my inbox. but anyway using this also to say feel free to like this post if u would like me to go thru your memes tag and send some stuff in. feel free to specify characters!

[bosstonius]

Wishlist based on my prev headcanon post. I want Desmond to have tested the memory machine way back when he first found it. Someone else finds it and it spits out a clone of Desmond or something in his late twenties or early thirties—before Descole became a thing, maybe even before his wife and daughter died. He basically picks up right where the scan left off, a la something like SOMA.

And then, yknow. Inflict the knowledge of one or both of those things upon him :)c

[salem-drake]

"You would have called me out for lying otherw—nngh!" Salem begins to voice his argument to them, that anything else he could've shared would have him mocked. His words are cut short when the softest caress of their finger grazes the shell of one of his ears, a whimper escaping his traitorous lips.

The hand on Descole's back grips their suit jacket tightly as a wave of sparks ripples through Salem's nerves, the other reaching down to entwine itself into the bedsheets. Salem's ears are sensitive, yes, but having someone else touch them? It's more than electric; it's overwhelmingly good. His breath comes in quick little puffs with each trace of Descole's digit against his ear, each gentle stroke of his nerves that unravels the strength he has left.

... No. Not yet. Salem can't buckle, not with that cheshire smirk of triumph looming over him. They might be using his weakness against him, but he's not about to be seen as weak. "We're way past—mmhhh—questioning sanities by this point..."

One more. One last set of questions. One last shred of defiance in their little game. If he's going down, he's going to make it worth it. "Truth... or dare. Either tell me your physical weakness...... or sit in the bath, in the water, fully clothed."

[bosstonius]

Oh, finally—there’s what Descole is looking for. That tiny whine that Salem doesn’t manage to bite back in time, saying everything they need to know without a single word… They grin, delighting in each catch of breath as they toy with the shell, with Salem’s grip on their waist so tight it’s like he’s trying to reach inside them for something to hang onto. He even admits that they’ve long since passed the point of questioning his sanity—they’re going to undo him, and they can’t wait--

His dare causes a double take, fingers stilling upon the upper curve. Descole blinks slowly.

What.

They’re hardly going to tell him their weakness—hell, who is he to even assume they have one? Surely Salem realizes this is a question they can’t answer. But the alternative—their suit, really? Fully clothed?!

The thespian’s mouth downturns into a pout. Their pointer finger resumes a slow curve tracing down Salem’s ear, with Descole wriggling pointedly on his lap. “You want me off you that badly, hmm? What a shame. I’m quite comfortable.”

“...Unless what you’re really aiming for is to see me undressed… In which case you could have simply said, you know.” With that coy tease planted, Descole pulls away from Salem, rising to their feet. They saunter off to the bathroom, a leer thrown over their shoulder. Thank God that Salem had left a few crucial details for them to decide on. “Well, best get started! I assume it’s going to take a little bit for the water to heat up.”

[bosstonius]

💭 @salem-drake

[bosstonius]

💭 (for hershel uwu)

"I am proud of you."

They always have been—quietly, from afar, checking in every once and a while. And God help them, it terrified them to see Hershel go into archeology, but he's damned good at what he does. There is no other scholar worthy to rival Desmond Sycamore's work other than Hershel Layton, and they are proud that it's their brother. Even at their worst—Misthallery, Ambrosia, when they'd thought in some way Hershel was interfering out of some cosmic spite—they still remained proud of him.

... Des is sure that Lucille and Roland have told him as much. Sibling or not, he doesn't need to hear it from Descole. Maybe they should have said it while Desmond had the chance.

[bosstonius]

@sharedpast, 💭 for luke or emmy!

"I am sorry. For all of it."

So simple. They'd say it in a heartbeat if they thought it would offer the young Triton boy any comfort, instead of making things worse. But how could it? The very traits that they admire most about Luke--that steadfast kindness and generosity that had earned him a place in their heart despite every effort to keep him out--are the same reason they know he will never forgive Des. He will never understand how they could feel pained by their own actions in Misthallery, how they could regret all the terror they were inflicting on the Tritons in the middle of doing it, and yet remain committed to the effort from start to finish...And then repeat it all over again years later with Sycamore. Luke simply isn't capable of it, much like his mentor, and Des is certain he never will be.

Thirty years and they have never managed to explain to even themself why their life had to be devoted to this--only that it had to be done. They had no choice, even when they had every choice. If they can't even explain it to themself, how could they possibly expect him to? It's unforgivable. They know that. They've made peace with that. The best thing they can do is make sure he never ends up crossing paths with Descole again.

Let them fade into a boogeyman of his childhood.

[bosstonius]

#52: what makes you happy?

and

#48: favorite weather?

"What makes me happy? What an odd question. Shouldn't you know the answer, if you know anything at all about me?"

"... I suppose I'll be gracious. Consider for a moment the connotations of happiness. What it means to be happy. I would say there is something of an innocence to the term—genuinity. Untainted. I could say that I get satisfaction from a good wine. I could say that the destruction of the Legacy has brought me some measure of peace. If you would like to take those things as happiness, then be my guest."

Wordsmithing to hide some measure of uncertainty. It should be a simple question, but the truth of the matter is that Descole doesn't know. The one time he'd attempted to pursue his happiness had destroyed him, fractured him into a nigh unrecognizable version of himself.

.. What does it mean for them to be happy in a way that isn't bittersweet?

"As for the latter... I prefer clear skies, however dreadfully boring you may find that." No clouds, sunshine, gentle winds; anything else has the potential to keep the Bostonius grounded. The skies will forever be the only safe haven they have anymore.

[wonderful-rp-resources]

70 horrible questions

Specify which muse for multimuse blogs.

Do you have a good relationship with your parents?

Who did you last say “I love you” to?

Do you regret anything?

Are you insecure?

What is your relationship status?

How do you want to die?

What did you last eat?

Played any sports?

Do you bite your nails?

When was your last physical fight?

Do you like someone?

Have you ever stayed up 48 hours?

Do you hate anyone at the moment?

Do you miss someone?

Have any pets?

How exactly are you feeling at the moment?

Ever made out in the bathroom?

Are you scared of spiders?

Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?

Where was the last place you snogged someone?

What are your plans for this weekend?

Do you want to have kids? How many?

Do you have piercings? How many?

What is/are/were your best subject(s)?

Do you miss anyone from your past?

What are you craving right now?

Have you ever broken someone’s heart?

Have you ever been cheated on?

Have you made a boyfriend/girlfriend cry?

What’s irritating you right now?

Does somebody love you?

What is your favourite color?

Do you have trust issues?

Who/what was your last dream about?

Who was the last person you cried in front of?

Do you give out second chances too easily?

Is it easier to forgive or forget?

Is this year the best year of your life?

How old were you when you had your first kiss?

Have you ever walked outside completely naked?

Favourite food?

Do you believe everything happens for a reason?

What is the last thing you did before you went to bed last night?

Is cheating ever okay?

Are you mean?

How many people have you fist-fought?

Do you believe in true love?

Favourite weather?

Do you like the snow?

Do you wanna get married?

Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you baby?

What makes you happy?

Would you change your name?

Would it be hard to kiss the last person you kissed?

Your best friend of the opposite sex likes you. What do you do?

Do you have a friend of the opposite sex whom you can act your complete self around?

Who was the last person of the opposite sex you talked to?

Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with?

Do you believe in soulmates?

Is there anyone you would die for?

[catchameme]

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[rpmemesyo]

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[rosemovedprompts]

Relationship Types

Send one or more emojis ( + descriptions ) for the kind of ship/dynamic you’d like to write with my muse! ( for multimuses, please specify. )

ROMANTIC

❤️ committed, romantic relationship 💘 friends to lovers 💔 used to be together but broke up ❣️ skinny love 💗 slow burn 💌 one muse has a crush on the other muse 💕 mutual pining 💝 romantic relationship of convenience 🏫 highschool sweethearts 💒 arranged relationship ( dating, engagement, political, etc. ) 💋 one-sided romantic relationship ( specify which muse, Sender or Receiver ) 🖤 lovers to enemies 🤍 enemies to lovers

SEXUAL

💖 a sexual relationship that could turn romantic 🧡 friends with benefits 👄 a sexual, non-romantic relationship 🏩 sexual relationship of convenience 🔥 unresolved sexual tension 💟 developing sexual relationship ( may include romance ) 💞 one muse approaches the other out of convenience ( specify which muse, Sender or Receiver ) 🔪 enemies with sexual tension

FAMILIAL

👪 biological family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 adopted family 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 family by choice/found family 👩‍👧 older/younger siblings 👭 twins 👥 cousins or extended family 👣 estranged family/feuding family 👨‍🏫 one muse is a teacher/mentor for the other muse ( specify which muse, Sender or Receiver ) 🚸 coworkers like family 🟡 family out of circumstance ⚪ pretending to be family

PLATONIC

💜 friendship 💙 queerplatonic partners ( an intimate, non-romantic committed relationship ) 💚 friends like siblings 💛 childhood friends 💧 friends due to traumatic experiences 🤝 coworkers ⛔ reluctant friends ✅ enemies to friends 🌈 developing friendship ☀️ friends of circumstance 👔 strangers working together ☕ one muse works in service of the other ( specify which muse, Sender or Receiver ) 🕴 partners in illegal activities 👯partners in crime trope ⚡ sparring partners 🩹 friends forced to work against each other 🟥 one muse makes a deal or contract with the other ( magic or non-magic. ) ( specify which muse, Sender or Receiver )

ENEMIES

🦴 mortal enemies 💀 enemies ⚔️ rivalry 🗡️ one-sided rivalry/grudge ( specify which muse, Sender or Receiver ) 🧠 enemies as narrative foils 💬 enemies because of conflicting ideologies 🤫 one muse is secretly an enemy/traitor to the other muse ( specify which muse, Sender or Receiver ) 😨 one muse is using the other muse for their benefit ( specify which muse, Sender or Receiver ) ❌ guilty by association 🚫 friends to enemies 🪓 occupational enemies 🩸 enemies tolerating each other for a common goal ⚫ enemies using each other out of convenience ⬜ coworkers who hate each other

Original by lunarscaled, who is deactivated.

[bosstonius]

"Hmph. Well, someone's got to be, don't you think?"

[bosstonius]

Seeing found family prompts that make me FERAL and i want nothing more than to send some in or reblog them but the bastard has built zero (0) connections yet. Stop being so proud of yourself you absolute LOSER

[bosstonius]

At what point do I admit this is basically a single muse blog lmao

[bosstonius]

^This man is the world's premiere authority on the Azran and a skilled* engineer to boot. They do NOT get to be a revolutionary neurologist as well. That is all. Goodnight <3

[bosstonius]

Headcanon | The Detragan's origins

The Detragan's ability to copy an entire person's neural pattern / memories and project it onto another is vastly different to the other tools Descole employs. The fantastical elements of both Last Specter and Miracle Mask are ultimately just tricks, carefully crafted to encourage the idea that they hold some supernatural power that Descole doesn't actually possess. The Detragan is an outlier in its capability to actually pass on the memories of another person; it's neither trick nor illusion, with Janice and Nina both possessing knowledge of things they shouldn't be able to know (and of course eventually being shown to have some version of Melina sharing their headspace).

Such a device would and could be revolutionary, in a way no other Layton villain's tools have been. But instead its use is limited, only capable of holding onto Melina's memories for a short time. Descole seems to have little control over its capabilities, despite what he claims about having invented it, with the keyword here being claims. Descole did not actually invent it, only figured out how to work it and integrate it into the Detragan.

Sycamore found the basis of the memory device inside Azran ruins several years prior while searching for more information on the mysterious Legacy; it originally served as a template for the first Azran golems, a stepping stone to the invention of true artificial life. They came back for it when the plans for Ambrosia were first being set into motion, essentially kitbashing a sort of interface for the core Azran tech. They tested it on themself first, and then used the remainder of its storage for copies of Melina—but being quite literally a million or more years old, it only has so much room and so much power. Descole can't make room for more copies because the storage capacity for that much data at the time simply does not exist, nor do they have the time to try and dig further into it and figure out its inner workings. Instead the lightbulb system is crafted to act as a visual estimate of the device's remaining lifespan, and they move forward hoping to beat the odds and find a compatible host for Melina.

On the subject of Des testing it on themself first—this is kind of a headcanon for the headcanon, but I think the copy of Des ended up getting projected onto Nina accidentally. This copy presents primarily as Hershel Bronev due to Nina's age, albeit with knowledge of Sycamore and Descole, if not fully intact memories.

Nina's behavior in the film had struck me as kind of odd—primarily her insistence that Layton specifically shouldn't be involved. Melina later states that she learned of Layton through Janice, so there is no reason for Nina to know of him or have any concern over him winning the game over anyone else—unless Hershel Bronev recognizes his brother and wants him out of harm's way. (much less strong of an argument, but I also like to think this is why Nina is smiling when she's being shy behind Whistler. Look at what baby brother has grown up into! He's so proud and a little intimidated because baby brother is now an adult)

Anyway all of this is really just to fuel my Descole memory copy propaganda. This of course is not necessarily canon, particularly where it applies to other characters besides Des, but I would loooove to do something with Hershel in Nina's head, with Descole talking to his younger self, or even just finding a separate copy of Desmond or Descole stored away somewhere.