"I've wracked my brain, Dorian. There really isn't... and this plan is already in motion, so even if there was, I couldn't go back," L said quietly. "I promise you that I won't die. That no matter what, I won't let that happen. I want to say yes, but... I can't see it." he let himself drop onto a nearby stone, drawing his knees towards his chest and tapping his lower lip experimentally, as if just discovering that he possessed one.
"So... do you have any other souls I haven't seen?" L asked. It was transparent, but sincere.