[Only seconds tick by, but each second feels like an eternity. Light narrows his eyes, squinting slightly to get a better look at the figure standing in the distance to confirm his identity. He isn't positive - there are any number of explanations for this: an escaped construct from Astralfield, a body double wouldn't be impossible given the existence of multiple universes, or- or well, the least far-fetched explanation.
The bastard is here. And he's drinking a goddamn milkshake. Accompanied with the headtilt, it's an enraging innocent sight because it's exactly the kind of bizarre idiosyncratic bullshit L would pull to keep people on edge. The surprise is quickly drowned out by a tidal wave of seething hatred that has settled into his cranium. It's only for an instant, but unmistakable anger flashes in his eyes.
How long has the bastard been here? Was he here from the beginning? Does he know anything about my living situation with Misa? What the hell is he doing just standing there?
Light's hands itch with the desire to form fists, but he tamps down that particular desire. There still isn't any proof that this isn't some kind of trick being played on him by the Queen, after all. But even if this is L, Light shouldn't be be caught off guard by his appearance here. The Queen brings people here indiscriminately. For all Light knows, the entire task force could show up one day - which is why - he reminds himself -you've already taken all the necessary precautions to ensure that the death note won't be found.
In other words, this is a situation Light has already prepared for which eliminates any need to panic. What exactly can L accomplish if he can't find any evidence? And surely, L has to recognize the fact that the Kira case can't be the priority when they've been kidnapped?
Or rather.
I'm thinking about this from the wrong perspective. If L is here, then Light has won. Killing L here will be the same thing as killing L at home and with Misa's eyes the bastard won't stand a chance. In fact, killing L here will be even easier, as he'll be separated from all of his resources. It's nothing but advantageous for Light. Nothing to lose, everything to gain.]
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The bastard is here. And he's drinking a goddamn milkshake. Accompanied with the headtilt, it's an enraging innocent sight because it's exactly the kind of bizarre idiosyncratic bullshit L would pull to keep people on edge. The surprise is quickly drowned out by a tidal wave of seething hatred that has settled into his cranium. It's only for an instant, but unmistakable anger flashes in his eyes.
How long has the bastard been here? Was he here from the beginning? Does he know anything about my living situation with Misa? What the hell is he doing just standing there?
Light's hands itch with the desire to form fists, but he tamps down that particular desire. There still isn't any proof that this isn't some kind of trick being played on him by the Queen, after all. But even if this is L, Light shouldn't be be caught off guard by his appearance here. The Queen brings people here indiscriminately. For all Light knows, the entire task force could show up one day - which is why - he reminds himself -you've already taken all the necessary precautions to ensure that the death note won't be found.
In other words, this is a situation Light has already prepared for which eliminates any need to panic. What exactly can L accomplish if he can't find any evidence? And surely, L has to recognize the fact that the Kira case can't be the priority when they've been kidnapped?
Or rather.
I'm thinking about this from the wrong perspective. If L is here, then Light has won. Killing L here will be the same thing as killing L at home and with Misa's eyes the bastard won't stand a chance. In fact, killing L here will be even easier, as he'll be separated from all of his resources. It's nothing but advantageous for Light. Nothing to lose, everything to gain.]