In 'Linguistic Layers', you play as a newly appointed linguist in a high-tech research facility studying the intersection of human cognition and AI language processing. Your mission is to navigate through the complexities of both human and machine language systems, deciphering conversations while grappling with the philosophical implications of AI and consciousness. Engage in conversations with brilliant but eccentric researchers, and decode their linguistic patterns to unravel a mystery that could affect the future of communication itself. The choices you make shape relationships and unlock hidden layers of narrative, revealing the depth of your characters’ motives amidst the echoes of miscommunication.