[L shakes his head restlessly, even though he agrees with Connor. He does need a monster Bond and that's been clear for awhile. Unavoidably so.]

I won't Bond with just anyone. I don't want to invite more people to come into our home and let them get closer to us when things are so volatile. These runes are meant to keep people out, and to keep us safe from the danger that keeps trying to find us.

[He sets his jaw, his eyes hard and cold.]

I expect that all the time. Even from the people I like. One Bond is enough to worry about.