#{ interrogations }

*Light and L walk away from the gallery and turn into an alleyway. Light drops his bag and leans against the wall. L glances around before entering with him.*

Light: *runs a hand through his hair and sighs*

L: Maybe we should find a cleaner place to rest?

Light: ...Why?

L: Because that stack looks quite precarious--

Light: Why are you here?

L: ...Because you asked me to come and bring you here. A "date" as you called it?

Light: Why did you agree? What were you hoping for? Be honest with me. Or, at least as honest as you think you are with me.

L: Long answer?

Light: Long answer.

L: Well, there's no risk in saying yes. Kira's been quiet, and if I were spotted by someone who's made "the deal," it would be a shoe in to call you guilty for luring me out. You're the one who asked me to leave headquarters alone with you. It'd be quite the coincidence if I were targeted during this outing. *shrugs* And, of course, I just wanted to. It sounded fun to not be the third wheel on someone else's date. See what the big deal is. *smirks* Why would I turn down the chance to hang out with you away from the investigation?

Light: *wry laugh* You didn't get enough of me there; you need to have me everywhere else?

L: I've basically told you as much. Remember?

Light: That hasn't changed, huh?

L: Did you expect it to?

Light: Hm. I guess not.

L: Clearly. You wouldn't have asked me out if you thought I'd say no.

Light: *crosses arms* Since we're alone, why not tell me your terms already?

L: Terms?

Light: You know what I mean. Well?

L: ...That 1% of doubt is still there.

Light: *tilts head* Why?

L: Because even now, I can't dismiss the slim possibility that you are merely working for Kira and not actually him.

Light: So, you believe that I'm at least an accomplice?

L: Yes, no doubt. All the circumstantial evidence firmly points to you being involved in my eyes. It's no coincidence that Higuchi died while you were holding the notebook. I'm 100% sure you killed him, but I can't prove it. Even so, there isn't any documented instances of you using the notebook itself. For all we know, you could be the mastermind, but--

Light: What do you gain by not telling me?

L: Eh?

Light: Why keep your terms secret from me? Telling your suspect the terms of a lighter sentence in exchange for a confession is a tried-and-true strategy. Why wait for the confession beforehand if you're so sure?

L: *thinks* I suppose it doesn't make much sense, but it is information only for Kira's ears.

Light: What do you think Light Yagami will do with that information if he isn't Kira? If I were working with Kira, you could use me as a go-between. Pass that info to him.

L: Possibly...

Light: Or do you think I'd tattle on you? How childish.

L: *leans on nearby crate* Blackmail isn't impossible. With you and Amane being "proven" innocent, the task force barely respects me anymore. They've made their biases clear. They'd believe anything you told them.

Light: *smiles and shrugs*

L: In any case, I don't want a confession that way. It's... cheap.

Light: *shocked* "Cheap?!"

L: I always make sure someone is 100% guilty before making any offers.

Light: *shakes head and smiles* Ugh. So childish.

L: If accurate convictions are childish, I guess so.

Light: Please... *approaches* You aren't above torture and death threats. What would you consider a "fair" confession, then?

L: *straightens up*

Light: You're unbelievable. That you'd prefer messier methods over a clean plea bargain. What is wrong with you?

L: ...

Light: *leers in L's face* No. Wait. I get it now. You do that because when faced with a guaranteed guilty sentence, anything sounds like a good deal. They'd be left with no room to refuse any offer for mercy. Saying no would only be a matter of pride at that point. How devious, L.

L: *looks away* I never claimed to be a good person.

Light: *unzips L's jacket* So? What would you consider a fair confession from Light Yagami now? He already knows that you're willing to show Kira mercy. Maybe even help him. That alone is enough to give him hope. *grabs L's chin to make him look at him* Withholding the details is only making everyone's lives harder. Are they that personal? *looms closer* What exactly is it that you want from Kira? Why are you so tight-lipped about it?

*Light embraces L, causing him to sharply inhale when he feels Light's hands slip inside his open jacket*

Light: It's not something criminal, is it? Or maybe it's something... *slips leg between L's legs* …nasty?

L: *clutches Light and gasps*

Light: *leans closer and whispers in his ear* What do you want from me, Ryuzaki?

L: N-no. Nothing like--

Light: *nips his ear*

L: NNG! Nothing like that. I would never--

Light: "Never?" Well, if the idea's that repulsive--

L: *clutches harder* NO! Not what I meant.

Light: Oh?

L: I... would never ask for sexual favors in exchange for freedom.

Light: *backs up a little and looks L in the face* ...And yet it's fine to ask me to seduce someone else for the sake of your investigation?

L: ...

Light: Your moral boundaries are strange. I may never understand them. *lightly cradles L's face* But don't worry. If you ever want a "favor" from me, all you have to do... *brings lips very close to L's* ...is ask.

L: ...Please...

*L and Light kiss. Light slams L against the alley wall.*

L: Mmph~

*To L's surprise, Light then lifts and places him onto the nearby crate. Then he grasps the back of L's neck and pulls him back into the kiss, causing them to lean back slightly.*

Both: Mmn~

*They part, both panting, looking into each other's eyes. A string of saliva connects them.*

Light: This is no place for this.

L: It isn't.

Light: *embraces closer* I want you.

L: ...Want you...

Light: *into his ear* No. You need me. SAY IT.

L: I... need you...?

Light: And therein lies the difference. I don't need you. I could have you killed whenever I so wish. You're only alive right now because I'm allowing it.

L: *side eyes Light* ...

Light: *looks L in the face* You get one chance. One. Do you understand me?

L: *a little shocked* Yes.

Light: Good. *picks up his bag* Let's go.

*They leave the alley, Light grabbing L's upper arm and pulling him along.*

L: *holding his motorcycle helmet* Where are we going?

Light: *putting his helmet on* I'll direct you.