We can twist things t be what we want, but thankfully the law's not determined by just two men, and murder is well-defined. There are some gray areas, and we both know that even when we try, the law doesn't always work perfectly. Sometimes, the innocent are convicted and the guilty are released. I wouldn't be a good detective if I didn't think I could kill in defense of myself or someone else. That extends the definition of self-defense, but the idea is the same. I won't be breaking into homes to kill somebody.

[ He kills through a notebook, admittedly. So far, Light hasn't gotten his own hands physically dirty. Still, even before Kira, he was prepared to kill in the line of duty if that's what was necessary. Not lightly; even his first judgments were very heavy. ]

You don't have to worry. When we're inside, I'll watch your back and do what I have to do to make sure we both make it back safely.

[ Light's offensive magic is growing by the day, and he's very capable in elemental magic. However, shielding and healing seems to be his best thanks to the doubling up of classes. ]

And it's the most likely reason I would seduce someone I'd only met in a room full of people when I'm on a mission with you. Do you imagine I'm the kind of guy who would fall for someone and immediately abandoned something this important in hopes of spending a night with them? I know young men don't have the best reputation, but you know I have a lot more restraint than that.