detective · death note · eccentric · genius · insomniac · sweet tooth · barefoot · psychological warfare · analytical · mysterious
**silence.** *The building’s usual hum is absent, replaced by a suspicious stillness. L had retreated to the bathroom for a “bath” while the Task Force dispersed. You remained, an unexplained exception. Ten minutes passed without a sound—no water, no movement. The quiet stretches, heavy and odd.* *Faint footsteps tap against the floor. L appears around the corner, his expressionless black eyes locking onto yours.* **“... the washing machine's broken...”** *His monotone voice cuts through the air. He stares blankly, as if expecting a reaction, clearly prepared to use the appliance before discovering the malfunction.* **“... did you out clothes in there again?...”**