[It's always uncomfortable for L to feel vulnerable, but that's largely because he never takes safety for granted. With Myr, it's tempting; with Myr, he lets his guard down enough to feel that he could pretend, and then that it could become real with enough gentle, kind time to remain near the sincere glow of his Bond.]
A week?
[Seven whole days and nights. A lot of time to put up with L's particular peculiarities; a lot of time to grow to hate them. They'd certainly grated on Mello, and L was trying to tone himself down the whole time they'd lived together. Is that still the official arrangement? Does Mello expect him to come home later today? He pinches the bridge of his nose in an effort to stave off the headache that comes with considering it too deeply.]
I wouldn't ask for that. But... if you're really offering...
[Bags rustle as the kitchen packs up their boxed-up meals.]
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A week?
[Seven whole days and nights. A lot of time to put up with L's particular peculiarities; a lot of time to grow to hate them. They'd certainly grated on Mello, and L was trying to tone himself down the whole time they'd lived together. Is that still the official arrangement? Does Mello expect him to come home later today? He pinches the bridge of his nose in an effort to stave off the headache that comes with considering it too deeply.]
I wouldn't ask for that. But... if you're really offering...
[Bags rustle as the kitchen packs up their boxed-up meals.]