[ There's no doubt it's entirely intentional. Just as L will keep playing, he'll always have a partner in Light. He can't be convicted here, and there's no proof that could surface so far from home, but his defenses are as high as ever. Even as their relationship draws ever closer, that chase is as big a part as any other element. Maybe bigger. ]

I don't really have any intention of wearing them again and even if I did, I don't think playing the role of the couple into public sexual bondage is the right cover for our story. That would win us their attention, but it's not really the kind we're aiming to receive.