A conflaguration of genius ((Closed RP, Library, L, Near))

[pre_l]

It had been awhile since L ventured into the library for some study. And, while he had appeared unconcerned about the return of Karasu, it had entered his mind that he should be concerned. While the library was lacking in Eastern demonology, he could find some information. Being in the library, around the books, was a familiar, comfortable place

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[cardarchitect]

The library was a frequent enough destination for Near, and he generally ignored the people within its walls. But the sight of his predecessor merited at least a flicker of attention. And noting the titles of the books people were reading around him didn't even count as a conscious act.

"Designing Apotropaic Rituals: a Guide to Targeted Spellcraft?"

It was an eyebrow-raising choice.

[pre_l]

Having the title of his book read aloud was an unusual experience. L raised an eyebrow before he said, "Hello, Near." The voice was too recognizable. "It's been awhile." He turned the page before looking up and reaching for a cookie. "Have you been well?"

[cardarchitect]

"I've been keeping myself moderately distracted."

Which, really, without a Kira-level case, was the best to hope. He nodded toward the book. "Immediate or theoretical?"

[pre_l]

"More immediate," L said, his voice dry. "It seems Karasu has returned and that there is another who makes him look minor, another rapist, if Kurama was not exaggerating." There was a shade of doubt in his voice. It could have been that Kurama was saying things to deliberately provoke Karasu, after all.