"Look... we both know the situation. We both know how delicate this situation is, Light. To pretend otherwise is to foster ignorance of the worst kind. It's true that I love Blythe... and that I'd do anything to keep her out of harm's way. It's my failing that Kira knows to exploit that... and it may be what kills me or her." L wrapped his arms more tightly around himself, thinking of the gun in his pocket. How he could change everything with one move.