second dream ♔ voice (june 15)

[peacocked]

[sugata was used to living a normal quiet life, so dealing with slow days was alright. but this was getting ridiculous. he wanted to do things! but he couldn't really do a lot due to an unfortunate circumstance. and if he had to watch one more death-themed cooking show he was going to blow. this cabin fever was going to be the death of him.]

What do you all do to pass the time here? Other than working or going on missions. [as much as he'd like to help, he can't really go out on any rescue missions right now.]

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[dead_black_eyes]

[It's impossible to tell very much at all from the sliver of space between the door and the frame that L is speaking through. The shades must be drawn, as it is possible to tell that the room is very dark.]

And what were you expecting?

[peacocked]

Well not this. [he gestures with his free arm.] I take it this is also apart of your fears?

[dead_black_eyes]

I think that fears are too complicated to explain in such simple terms. If you want to know if I am afraid of you? I am not. Takuto doesn't frighten me, and neither do you.

[peacocked]

Right, well that's good to know. I suppose. It would be a bit difficult to continue to talk to you if I frightened you in some way.

[dead_black_eyes]

Maybe. Once you were accustomed to the power shift that comes with commanding fear over one, though, you might even enjoy it.

[peacocked]

Perhaps? But I know I won't enjoy it for long.

[dead_black_eyes]

Wouldn't.

[L corrects the younger man pedantically through the door.]

You wouldn't enjoy it for long. This is a hypothetical situation; in actuality, there will be no power shift.

[peacocked]

Right, wouldn't.

[dead_black_eyes]

Were you hoping that I would offer you one of the Manhattans I have mixed?

[peacocked]

Oh no, I'm not much of a drinker. So I guess I'll leave then.

[dead_black_eyes]

Suit yourself. Thank you again for bringing the cherries, Sugata.

[peacocked]

[he waves his good hand. also he has a feeling he might regret this later on, but--] It was nothing. If you need anything else let me know.

[dead_black_eyes]

[In answer, Sugata would hear the soft snick of a door closing at the hands of a man whose name he didn't even know. With some people, it was easier to remain anonymous, and L certainly appreciated it when it happened.]