[L's focusing intently on the anchoring process, scratching several runes superficially and lightly around the edges of the still-glowing flower.
The focus is broken, for just a moment, when L glances at Niles going through the naga's clothing and possessions.]
I appreciate your attention to detail, but I did offer to pay you.
[Dryly...and quickly diverted before he can comment on the possibility of repeating this, because the potion, it seems, wasn't quite concentrated enough or in a large enough dose. When L's glance starts to return to the dahlia, and the runes he's putting the finishing touches on, the scan of his gaze is tripped by a flash of gold, and his hand lingers close to the gag.
He's practiced with Near. They're different nagas, but it works similarly, twists similarly through the turns of the detective's quick mind. It's not without effect... but he's seen a beast like this before.
His fingers curl around the edges of the gag, an action he doesn't want to take until the runes are anchored and the spell sealed, but he has control over his mind and its connection to his tongue. The dangerous experiment with his Bonded paid off, at least in allowing him to resist this far.]
no subject
The focus is broken, for just a moment, when L glances at Niles going through the naga's clothing and possessions.]
I appreciate your attention to detail, but I did offer to pay you.
[Dryly...and quickly diverted before he can comment on the possibility of repeating this, because the potion, it seems, wasn't quite concentrated enough or in a large enough dose. When L's glance starts to return to the dahlia, and the runes he's putting the finishing touches on, the scan of his gaze is tripped by a flash of gold, and his hand lingers close to the gag.
He's practiced with Near. They're different nagas, but it works similarly, twists similarly through the turns of the detective's quick mind. It's not without effect... but he's seen a beast like this before.
His fingers curl around the edges of the gag, an action he doesn't want to take until the runes are anchored and the spell sealed, but he has control over his mind and its connection to his tongue. The dangerous experiment with his Bonded paid off, at least in allowing him to resist this far.]
Niles...!