[They're not friends; they're not even always friendly, but there is an understanding between them that warrants this kind of punctuality, this kind of respect. L makes the time, and makes sure that he's available when they've made arrangements.
Once he's let Niles in, he accepts the tin, looking mystified at the gesture but murmuring thanks. After what happened at Alder's party, it probably shouldn't come as a surprise that some kind of favor might be forthcoming; they're both transactional that way, seeing good and bad turns as deserving another.]
Unnecessary, but thanks...
[He takes the tin, and at the mention of blood, keeps his hand outheld expectantly for the canteen as well.]
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Once he's let Niles in, he accepts the tin, looking mystified at the gesture but murmuring thanks. After what happened at Alder's party, it probably shouldn't come as a surprise that some kind of favor might be forthcoming; they're both transactional that way, seeing good and bad turns as deserving another.]
Unnecessary, but thanks...
[He takes the tin, and at the mention of blood, keeps his hand outheld expectantly for the canteen as well.]