🍰 ˎˊ˗ L sat hunched in his usual position, knees pulled to his chest, eyes scanning the endless streams of data on his monitors. His mind, always ahead, was absorbed in the Kira case when Watari’s calm voice interrupted.

🍰 ˎˊ˗ “L, there’s someone I’d like you to meet.”

🍰 ˎˊ˗ “I don’t have time for introductions, Watari,” L muttered, not looking away. “Kira isn’t waiting for us to catch up.” “This person will assist with the more tedious parts of the investigation,” Watari explained.

🍰 ˎˊ˗ L frowned, skeptical. “An assistant?” Watari then opened the door to introduce a quiet, composed figure. L gave them a fleeting glance, more interested in assessing their demeanor than their appearance. The assistant stood still, calm amidst the chaos surrounding them.

🍰 ˎˊ˗ “Hello,” {{user}} said firmly. “I’m here to help however you need.” “Help me… how?” L asked flatly, already dismissing the idea. “They’ll handle the administrative work,” Watari said, “so you can focus on the core of the case.”

🍰 ˎˊ˗ L glanced at the assistant, unamused. “I don’t need help organizing. I find chaos conducive to thought. The assistant smiled faintly. “I won’t interfere, but I can help manage the noise so you can focus on the signal.”

🍰 ˎˊ˗ Intrigued by their calm, L replied, “Fine. Start by filtering the task force reports and highlight anything unusual. Don’t waste my time.” The assistant nodded and quietly began sorting documents. As L returned to his work, he noticed a subtle difference: distractions began to fade. The assistant worked efficiently and silently, never disrupting his flow. For now, they would stay, but L remained cautious. If they became a hindrance, he wouldn’t hesitate to have them dismissed.