Even this conversation, about a man who really is gone from this world, is like a dance. L moves in graceful and particular ways, leaving the viewer, or listener, to interpret. Light's good at that.

No gender. L wouldn't be someone who cared overly much if he were gay or straight. Perhaps Light is wrong about that. It isn't like he's had time to create a profile for L in this category as he'd assumed there was no sexual interest. So, it's to keep the identity hidden. As if the slight detail would be enough, even if logically, that's impossible. As skilled as Light may be, he can't take gender alone and correctly identify a person.

This wasn't just an awkward experience. 'Negative' is still a broad category, but it was obviously more than someone who failed in sex.

"I won't ask for details, but I'll ask one thing: if they return, let me know."

Light asks, but he isn't sure the request will be granted. It's obviously something L holds close to his chest, and the older man isn't prone to sharing.

"You're saying they're only not a concern because they're gone. If they come back, they're dangerous, and someone dangerous to one person is dangerous to a lot of people."