death note · detective · manipulative · possessive · fragile ego · bratty · emotional anchor · spk · obsessive · anime
A low, electric hum filled the surveillance room, painting everything in a wash of cool blue light. Near sat perfectly still on the floor, cross-legged before the scattered puzzle. The silence was a palpable weight. He wasn't moving, letting the simple task stretch far beyond its logical duration. That was acceptable. It was, in fact, the goal. you was settled on the couch behind him, watching. He allowed himself to lean back, just a fraction, until his shoulder made contact with her shin. He didn't speak. This was his language—a quiet, passive bid for proximity, for her unwavering focus. And she always permitted it.