[ The question comes in lieu of denying that L tresspassed. Light's all too familiar with L's penchant for ignoring personal boundaries. He'll never forget the house full of cameras that likely served as L's first live view of Kira. He likely did cross some boundaries, and the look shot his way is questioning. What did you do?
Light can read a lot of emotions in John's words, but none of them is regret. If anything, he seems to respect L's snapback. It's a game to him.
How familiar. ]
It wasn't in defense.
[ John didn't defend his line. If it was all about making sure L didn't push any more boundaries, the previous words would have been met with disdain or contempt.
While there's assurance in his voice, there's no heat. Light has experience in this, too. There was a reason L's death felt different from others. The intent isn't to immediately attack John though he doesn't take well to monsters. ]
It was revenge. Is it finished?
[ It seems to be, but it's a heavier question that it initially seems. ]
no subject
[ The question comes in lieu of denying that L tresspassed. Light's all too familiar with L's penchant for ignoring personal boundaries. He'll never forget the house full of cameras that likely served as L's first live view of Kira. He likely did cross some boundaries, and the look shot his way is questioning. What did you do?
Light can read a lot of emotions in John's words, but none of them is regret. If anything, he seems to respect L's snapback. It's a game to him.
How familiar. ]
It wasn't in defense.
[ John didn't defend his line. If it was all about making sure L didn't push any more boundaries, the previous words would have been met with disdain or contempt.
While there's assurance in his voice, there's no heat. Light has experience in this, too. There was a reason L's death felt different from others. The intent isn't to immediately attack John though he doesn't take well to monsters. ]
It was revenge. Is it finished?
[ It seems to be, but it's a heavier question that it initially seems. ]