X.

[sacrificia_l]

I have a pulse...

Master, I am confused.

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[watanukichan]

. . . It means the thing with the costumes wore off.

. . . And usually that you're alive, but I can't really tell the living from the dead in that regard . . .

[sacrificia_l]

Not a costume...

[watanukichan]

I'm not saying you're not dead. You told me that yourself when we first met, L-san. I'm saying you not having a pulse . . . it was probably whatever costume Yuuko-san put you in.

. . .

Are you okay . . . ?

[sacrificia_l]

I...

[watanukichan]

L-san?

[sacrificia_l]

Nothing.

[watanukichan]

I . . . If you want to talk . . . I'll listen . . . I'm pretty good at keeping secrets . . . I mean, just because you died, it doesn't mean your life is over . . .

I . . . I already told you once before . . . you're going to move on to someplace and live a new life there . . . Your fate isn't the same as Raito-nii-san's and Misa-chan's . . .

[sacrificia_l]

I am in Hell already.

[watanukichan]

. . .

This isn't Hell. It's Econtra. Hell's a lot worse. So is what happens to humans if they use those Notebooks.

[sacrificia_l]

You do not understand.

[watanukichan]

Then make me understand! I can't help you in any way unless you tell me!

You don't remember right now, but you said I was stronger than most with my sort of abilities would be. That meant a lot to me - so let me repay you by being strong for you and help you!

[sacrificia_l]

I do not need your help. I have my master.

[watanukichan]

He's not your master . . .

. . . but I can't force you to do anything . . .