A/N- Not really canon, kind of AU, interpret it anyway you want. One shot.
Enjoy!
L's obsidian eye's imperceptibly narrowed as he eyed the shiny metal. The harsh blue light of the surrounding monitors glinted off the handcuffs smooth surface, the long chain overshadowing the lone electronic key that sat beside it. A thumb made its way to L's mouth as he deliberated the two metals, each holding two different courses, two different decisions and ultimately, two different outcomes.
He contemplated.
The handcuffs would allow him twenty four hour surveillance of his suspect, obliterating almost all chances the criminal might have to escape or execute any plans that intend to overthrow him. L nodded silently as he consented with his reasoning. His eyes dragged from the handcuffs to the small paper thin key, his hand hovering mid air, indecisive.
He reconsidered.
On the other hand, the detective acknowledged as he eyed the sophisticated device, locking Light-kun in a room, like he intended to do with Misa, would save him the trouble of dealing with the irritable teenager himself, the added bonus being he could still as well observe the brunette through the numerous camera's discreetly placed in the guest room, the cameras not offering any blind spots for the boy to slip through and manipulate....
...that and the fact that the handcuffs were kinkY. Exceedingly so.
His hands wavered, inching towards the key.
A man walked in, halting the progress of the outstretched fingers. L's eyes dragged up. He eyed the man for a long, quite moment, the mans smoldering bronze eyes holding his gaze. L's eyes inconspicuously dropped lower.
He grabbed the hand cuffs.