- Future Luke: [Over a shot of future Luke writing the letter] Professor, I hope this letter finds you well. As for me, I am in quite a prediciment. you see, the London we know and love has been thrown into absolute chaos. to complicate matters, the calamity I speak off does not take place in your time. This may be difficult to believe, but I am writing to you from 10 years in the future. I know this is a lot to take in, but I'll explain it all soon. For now, I ask that you head to the clock shop on Midland Road in Ba;dwin. I look forward to seeing you again. Your student, Luke Triton.
- [Barton and Chelmey are at the demonstration]
- Barton: Quite the spread here, Inspector. Though, it does make me wonder what we did to deserve invitations to such a feast.
- Inspector Chelmey: It's obvious, Barton. I'm an influential man in the world of law enforcement. It's only natural I'd be invited to an important event such as this.
- Barton: Er, I suppose that's possible...
- Inspector Chelmey: Possible, you say?
- Barton: Umm, erm... Probable! Highly probable, sir!
- [Bostro has spotted Professor Layton and the two Lukes leaving the casino]
- Bostro: Oi, what are you doing wearing the boss's get up? This your idea of a joke?
- Professor Layton: No, no, not at all.
- Bostro: Come to think of it, I don't think I've seem any of you round here before.
- Professor Layton: Yes, well, we don't often get a chance to visit this fine establishment of yours.
- Bostro: Donno about that, but I'm going to need you to come with me for some questioning. this way, you three!
- Future Luke: Professor, run away while you can!
- Luke: Oh no!
- Professor Layton: Quickly you two! This way!
- [Luke and the Professor are on a bus, heading to Midland Road]
- Professor Layton: Strange as it sounds, it seems that the author of this letter is none other than your future self, Luke.
- Luke: From... My future self? But how is that even possible?
- Professor Layton: I don't know, but it does raise the question - if this letter is indeed authentic, how did it get here?
- Luke: Um... By time travelling postman? Just joking, of course! but seriously, I think this mystery might be the strangest we've ever encountered!
- Professor Layton: Indeed. And even in the future, you seem to need my help in solving it. Your constancy can be... quite a comfort in these uncertain times, my boy.
- Luke: Er... Well, thank you, I think. But back to the letter - how do we know it's real?
- Professor Layton: Hmm... Well, we haven't much to go on yet, but I can't help but think this strange occurrence is connected to the terrible events of last week.
- Luke: Hmm...
- Caroline Hawks: Oh, the food is simply dreadful, Bill. Do get this over with quickly so we can leave.
- Bill Hawks: [Resignedly] Yes, dear!
- Luke: I have to say, I feel a bit out of place here, Professor!
- Professor Layton: That's quite understandable, Luke. I'm sure most people would feel the same way in the prescence of the Prime Minister.