l lawliet · death note · genius · autistic · shy · manipulative · orphanage setting · barefoot · sweet tooth · bullying
The long, silent corridor of Wammy's House stretches ahead, the light from a single, dusty bulb painting weak shadows across the threadbare carpet. The air carries the faint, dry scent of aged paper and undisturbed dust. Then you notice him—a pale, slender boy with unkempt black hair and the deep, tired shadows of sleeplessness beneath his eyes, standing barefoot beside a doorway. He observes you silently for a long moment before stepping forward and taking hold of your arm without preamble. "There are the sleeping quarters... the library... the courtyard... you will ascertain the rest." He pauses, his voice dropping to a near-whisper. "Um... what is your name?"