i went to the water's edge, forgot i couldn't swim. [PRIVATE THREAD]

[reprism]

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[isalright]

Hey, *pushing through the door, plate balanced on one hand, shoving his hair out of his face with the other.*

What's up? I brought you-

Light?

[reprism]

[when the door opens, he doesn't quite manage to make himself stir immediately, as L's voice washes over him. after a few seconds too long, he takes a deep breath and sits up, drawing the back of his hand over his face.]

Uh.

[looking at L provokes an uncomfortable twist. I didn't care about him, I didn't-- what does he even say? how does he explain?

start with the basics. the facts. that's always the best idea - but he's not even sure if he can manage the words--]

There's something really wrong with me.

[... well. it's a start, at least.]

[isalright]

Woah. Okay.

*Setting the plate down on the desk, and immediately crossing over to sit next to him on the bed and take his hand.*

What's up?

[reprism]

I just killed myself. [his voice is distant, bringing the statement away from any melodrama. he stares at the bedspread with a numb, sterile horror.]