[To which Mello deadpans. He should've known ― L being L ― that his overspeaking was unnecessary. L wanted to see how far he would go, didn't he? Wanted to let it play out and see if Mello would reveal anything that would damn himself. A mock non-interrogation, and his protege sang like a bird.]

[Fuck. Here it is. The first of many humiliations.]

I'm ready when you are.

[He speaks with the utmost confidence; Mello can't let his embarrassment show. In fact ― ]

Tomorrow, if you'd like to seal this as quickly as possible. If you've any issues finding a monster bond, I can help you with that.

[Though Mello can't imagine anyone not wanting to bond with L. Who would be so stupid? He's... pouring himself another (his final) glass, despite the fact that the speed with which he drained the last one is beginning to make his head spin. He's going to... Bond with his mentor. They're going to share something Mello could have never dreamed up when he'd imagined them working together. Something more intimate, more revealing.]

[If he's intimidated, he won't let it show. L's already bested him once with letting him ramble on the way he did.]

Your other Bond. [Jealousy, be they name.] Will there be an issue?

[If so, Mello will resolve it.]