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[justiceishot]

(It's early in the morning, in the mansion. It was early back where L came from, too, around three in the morning... In a hallway by one of the kitchen sits L, against the wall, his pink hair a little longer since last time and starting to show black roots. He looks... weary. Like he hasn't eaten or slept at all in a while

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[lue_theday]

(Beyond had not left L's room-- which he'd claimed for his and B's own after leaving Matt's-- in a... rather long time. He didn't want to run into any of the other L's here, didn't want to see and remember or really interact with anyone but B at all. But now... well, it was getting to be too much for him, being in L's room constantly. So he left, shuffling down the hallways and hoping not to run into anything that would just set him off.

...And then, of course, he saw L. L. With pink hair.

But right then, he couldn't bring himself to say anything.)

[justiceishot]

(L sighs shakily, not notcing anybody at all. He's concentrated on the gun, very closely. He lifts up the gun, and holds it close to his head, shutting his eyes. He whispers:)

...I'm sorry, Beyond... B... Misa. Matt, too. I know you told me to take care of myself...

[lue_theday]

(Beyond blinks, wondering for a moment, rather calmly, what the hell L is doing. And then--)

Eh... ...Eh-- L-L. L.

(His eyes go wide, and he processes, and then he's breathless even as he's shouting)

L!!

(And he looks horrified and like he's never been more relieved in his life and-- incredibly angry as well, actually)

[justiceishot]

(Freezes, and the gun shudders violently in his grasp. L looks up, very slowly, and stares at Beyond. He blinks a few times, as if he isn't sure what he's seeing)

...Beyond?

(Frowns deeply, then turns his gaze back to the floor and grips the gun more tightly)
...Just another hallucination...

[mukou_tanjoubi]

(When B sees L, he's almost certain that he isn't real. The fucking Mansion is probably just playing another trick on him. But there's no hurt in talking to him, right? He walks over to L in a solemn manner, staring straight at the man with unwavering eyes, voice low)
So you've come back, L.

(And it's more of a statement than a question, a very empty one, because B knows-- he knows that this can't be real. He's never been one to dream, but this...)

[justiceishot]

(L knows he's in the mansion, now... and he looks up at B, slowly smiling, tears in his eyes. And then, faster than he's ever moved before, he scrambles up to hug him)

B--
B... B, hello, I--
I missed you.
(Muffled voice)

[mukou_tanjoubi]

(B feels himself being hugged, and he knows something inside of him is tearing. He grins a little and swallows a hard gulp, placing a hand on the back of L's head and stroking his hair)

L...L, why can't--
Why can't you be real?
(When he speaks, it's a tremble, and he closes his eyes)

[justiceishot]

(Hugs tighter when he feels the hand on his head. He's shaking a little, biting his lip)

...B, I am real, please believe... believe me.
(Clutches the back of B's shirt, and then pulls back and leans up to kiss B's mouth lightly, eyes still watery)
...I love you, B.

[shooooowwwwtiem]

Matsuda is still hungover after a night at the bar, not really paying attention to where he's going, and trips across the gun in the hallway. He steadies himself, then bends over to carefully pick up the gun and examine it.

Hey - wait a minute ...

He looks around to see who might have dropped it and whether a struggle had ensued - he IS police, after all.

[[Is this OK? If you were waiting for someone else to pick it up, I'll delete this.]]

[goggleboy03]

*Matt had been watching from down the hallway, but unable to bring himself to approach any closer. He saw Matsuda pick up the gun, however, and suddenly decided he wanted it for himself*
...that's mine. *His voice was even, but soft. As if he didn't really want to be noticed.* Can I have it back?

[justiceishot]

(Noticed Matt; he wants to say hello, but he doesn't know if Matt wants to or not)

...Hello, Matt.
(Smiles a little nervously)

[goggleboy03]

*swallows. Matt wasn't really sure he was up to saying hello to anyone, but now that he'd been spotted*
...hi L. Its good to see you back.

[justiceishot]

(Blinkblink)

...Oh. Hello?
Is there a problem, friend?
(Smiles a little hesitantly)

[justiceishot]

(Frowns a little)
No... I'm not new here. I've been here before.
I haven't seen you before, either.
But it is always nice to meet new people.
Are you called Mello? Or do you prefer another name?

(Looks a little offended at the head jerk to the two Bs)
...I apologize, then.
Please do not speak bad of them, however. You may trash talk me all you want, but I'd rather not hear anything about B and Beyond.
(Half smiles)

[near_ly]

*he stares at him blankly for a moment, taking in his composure*
I was wondering where L went...

[justiceishot]

Near!
(Looks concerned)
Are you okay?
I'm sorry... I didn't mean to leave you alone.

[near_ly]

*he twirls his hair, looking away again*
I am no better or worse than usual.
How are you?

[justiceishot]

...(Crouches down next to him)
I'm fine. I'm very happy to be back.
I'm happy to see you, Near.
How is Kibou?
(Smiles)