[Mello is out for power, which is why he requires his third to be a Witch. But apparently the last time he and L were bonded it didn't go so well, so — ]
[Would have M even agreed, had L agreed?]
[Maybe. His emotions have always gotten the best of him. He gives a small nod of understanding, downs the rest of his tea as though it's alcohol. Right now, he wishes it were. Because after this, if he sees Linden, he's to — ]
[What? Ignore him. Apparently.]
When you walk out of here, [Because, oh, it's going to have to be L who walks this time.] I won't see you again.
[He pinches his tongue between his teeth behind pressed lips.]
At least it's better to know, this time.
[Yeah, he'll rub it in. Because that's what Mello does.]
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[Would have M even agreed, had L agreed?]
[Maybe. His emotions have always gotten the best of him. He gives a small nod of understanding, downs the rest of his tea as though it's alcohol. Right now, he wishes it were. Because after this, if he sees Linden, he's to — ]
[What? Ignore him. Apparently.]
When you walk out of here, [Because, oh, it's going to have to be L who walks this time.] I won't see you again.
[He pinches his tongue between his teeth behind pressed lips.]
At least it's better to know, this time.
[Yeah, he'll rub it in. Because that's what Mello does.]