[This is the most obtusely, blatant attempt at misdirection Mello's ever witnessed. It's so painfully obvious that he almost can't believe L, of all people, has resorted to such a weak method.]
[The truth? He's afraid to stay with Mello for any period of time. And Mello? Is uncertain of it, himself. But he's got a job to do, and L is the target. Recover, fix his Bonded, send him on his way.]
[Is it really so complicated?]
That's a bullshit excuse.
[Don't waste your breath, L.]
[Mello leans an elbow on the table, surveys the books strewn about. He can study another time. Right now?]
Linden.
[L.]
Just come with me. Don't make this worse than it already is.
no subject
[The truth? He's afraid to stay with Mello for any period of time. And Mello? Is uncertain of it, himself. But he's got a job to do, and L is the target. Recover, fix his Bonded, send him on his way.]
[Is it really so complicated?]
That's a bullshit excuse.
[Don't waste your breath, L.]
[Mello leans an elbow on the table, surveys the books strewn about. He can study another time. Right now?]
Linden.
[L.]
Just come with me. Don't make this worse than it already is.