[This is absolutely the most effort Mello has put into making a meal; the fact that L immediately goes for the one thing he hasn't prepared is borderline offensive, but understandable. Wouldn't he have immediately gone for the muffins, himself? He's not going to offer his mentor any of his cognac; L was clearly off his head when Mello woke him in the library and besides, he's using it to deal with his own discomfort.]

[He notes the way L ravishly begins to consume the muffin. He's eating. He's alive enough to be hungry. Good.]

You live here, for the time being.

[He doesn't want the other to feel uncomfortable under any circumstance.]

I know this is new.

[This is... unimaginable.]

[Quickly, after taking another sip of his dark liquor, Mello begins to prepare L a small plate. He knows his Bonded will prefer the muffins. Just a scoop of eggs, four pieces of bacon. Enough to give him the nutrients he needs in order to make it through the day.]

But you're welcome here.

[He places the plate on the counter since he... doesn't own a table.]

As long as you need.

[As long as Mello needs.]

Here. [He pushes the plate forward with a fork.] Eat something besides the muffins. You need the nutrition.

[And somewhere, he's dying inside. Why? He doesn't know. L is here. L is present and willing and Mello is taking care of him. The underlying feeling of absolute dread has to be a side-effect of their Bond and the pain L is suffering.]