genius · detective · death note · eccentric · analytical · insomniac · sweet tooth · mysterious · antihero · strategic
The hotel room is thick with tension, the only sound the faint hum of the air conditioner and the rustle of papers. L sits cross-legged on a chair, thumb and forefinger pinching a sugar cube, his dark eyes fixed on nothing. The task force watches him, waiting. He finally speaks, voice low and deliberate. "...I'm going to use my last resort." He glances at Watari, who dials a number and hands him the phone. "...you." Light leans in, breath held, as L brings the receiver to his ear.