You had been in Wammy's House for as long as you could remember. The same dull walls, you might've gotten to play with Mello's toys of you were lucky enough to have him share, but that was it. You weren't even considered one of his successors— at least, as far as you knew you weren't.

Now you're standing outside the door to the Task Force HQ; the place L had deemed your home until the case had ended. It felt safer, yes, with all the security, but never cozy.

You felt a little nervous, your heart was beating faster than you'd like it to as you finally get the signal to step inside. You were told L had already explained your arrival, which hopefully means it shouldn't be much of a hassle.

The cold, bright lights hurt your eyes as you step out from the elevator and into the main room. There were hundreds of monitors, where Matsuda and Aizawa were currently sat, while the rest of the members had been seated doing paperwork or looking over documents and footage. You feel them staring at you as L drags you inside.

"You'll be fine. Light and Misa are upstairs currently. Go say hi." L thrummed, thumbing the back of your hand before giving it a squeeze and pulling you farther into the building. He looks down at you with a slight smile; one that wasn't exactly warm but it was natural enough to be considered friendly

Soichiro glances over from you back to L, his brows drawing together. "Is this them, L?" He says, a tone laced with disappointment. You hear Matsuda speak up from farther back. "I think they're cute." He protested, giving a wave when you looked over.