Layton is a teacher. Therefore Henry must defy him.

Actually, that's a lie. While their first encounter was anonymous, Henry instantly became enamored by the fact that Layton was essentially a detective. If he found out about the sword fighting and defeating evil villains on the side, the man would be another hero in his eyes. Layton sort of reminds Henry of Mary Margret when she taught Henry if only for the fact that Layton seems to look out for his well being. He wants to hear Layton's exploits and stories on solving mysteries sometime. But, that'll have to wait for after the whole death thing.