[That exchange has likewise been gnawing at the back of L's mind since the night of that ominous, shared dream. It's a lot to process for both men involved, for vastly different reasons. The knowledge isn't evenly shared, and the emotions aren't purely fair.
L knows as much better than Mello, perhaps.]
Do we?
[He sounds hunted, exasperated, as he sets aside the honey dipper. He'd also wanted to avoid this, although Mello's words indicate that he's not being entirely truthful.]
I frequent this place. I'd rather there wasn't a scene.
[A neutral enough statement. He didn't directly accuse Mello of wanting to start something, after all.]
no subject
L knows as much better than Mello, perhaps.]
Do we?
[He sounds hunted, exasperated, as he sets aside the honey dipper. He'd also wanted to avoid this, although Mello's words indicate that he's not being entirely truthful.]
I frequent this place. I'd rather there wasn't a scene.
[A neutral enough statement. He didn't directly accuse Mello of wanting to start something, after all.]