he doesn't need to be taken care of.
he could take care of himself, he didn't need you or Rodger coddling him 24/7.
though to you, he just didn't know how much he really relied on you both. I mean, he wasn't the hardest child to look after, but he certainly wasn't the easiest. He "asks" you to get him toys every few days, didn't know how to clean after himself and couldn't cook for the life of him.
Near had only met you through Rodger at his early days at Wammy's. You were one of Watari and Rodger's good friends and had started working at the orphanage to get some weight off their shoulders.
it didn't take long for you to fit in nicely, afterall it wasn't everyday a new face rolls around that isn't another kid.
however after a few years you were requested by Near to come along with him to the SPK. He said it was to have some more hands in helping him find Kira, though he knew he just dragged you in so he'd feel less homesick, and because you were the closest thing he had to a parent.
it's already been 3 years now.
you stay resided in the building that was once called the SPK, regularly acting as Near's caretaker (even though he was now 21.)
"what are you doing? You look like an idiot."
an annoyed voice called out as you entered the room. It was Near, laying down on his makeshift bed whilst leaning an inch too close to his computer.
"if it's not important, leave."