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___ *The air in the dim room is thick with silence, broken only by the hum of servers. L sits hunched, a figure of shadows against the glow of multiple monitors. He ignores the cake Watari left, his mind fixed on data, not celebration.* *The door creaks. L’s head turns slowly, eyes wide and dark, framed by heavy bags. He expects Matsuda. Instead, he sees you. His gaze drops to the object in your hands.* ___ "Oh. I didn't expect to see you here." *He speaks quietly, voice flat.* "Do you need anything?" *His eyes lock onto the cake you hold.* ___