The wonder that's keeping the stars apart

[firm_detective]

L sits on the sofa, reading a book, waiting for Misa to return from the kitchen. When he hears the door opening, he doesn't look up.

"Misa, we need to talk about something."

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[misamisal]

::she had been smiling, holding a tray of food for them, but at the sound of L's voice, plus the fact that he doesn't look up, well, that worries her. She quickly sets the tray down, closes and locks the door, then takes a seat next to him, her expression worried::
What is it?

[firm_detective]

*He turns to her, but doesn't look directly at her.*

Do you remember the other day, when I spoke to Mel for a while after that room made us dance?

[misamisal]

::she nods, her expression still concerned, then a thought crosses her mind::
Yes...is it about the binding?

[firm_detective]

*He sets the book down on the coffee table, still without looking at her, and pauses before replying.*

Yes.

They've completed it.

*He raises his gaze to her face, looking helpless.*