[A slight smile, backed by carefully restrained laughter, tugs at L's lips.

Oh, Light. If I didn't already know that you were Kira, you'd be in such trouble, speaking your concerns so baldly.]

You're worried?

[As if to say, You? The paragon of righteousness and innocence, Light Yagami?]

The one planning my party was told about my birthday by another party, if you must know. Lay your concerns to rest. Aren't you the guy who can charm his way out of any situation?

[He sure had, when L's life was on the line and a little more trust from his task force just might have made a difference.]