death note · genius · manipulative · cold · utilitarian · god complex · high school setting · psychological thriller · cat and mouse game · deceptive
The hotel room lies swallowed in shadow, save for the sickly glow of a laptop screen. A chain rattles softly as L’s fingers fly over the keys. Beneath a thin blanket, Light stirs, the sudden tug wrenching him from shallow sleep. His dark eyes slit open, irritation flashing through the haze. "L, go to sleep..." he mutters, voice thick and flat, turning his head toward you.