Light did not need to fake the disappointed expression that flitted across his features when she told him about the rift. If that was truly what had happened, if there was no way back...
No, he couldn't accept that. Doing so would mean accepting failure, defeat. Somehow, he'd have to get back to finish what he had started. And if that truly did fail, then he'd just need to find a way to start over again, here in 1964 New York. There had to be possibilities. Light refused to accept any alternatives.
He accepted the receipt. "Thank you," he said, reading it and then putting it safely in his pocket. "I'll be sure to let you know if I find anything. I hope I do. Maybe I should give you my number too..." He wasn't keen on sharing his personal information, but Gwen knew a lot more than he did about time rifts and travel. She could prove an important ally. "I'm Light, by the way," he added, taking care to pronounce the L properly. "Light Yagami."