Chapter 6
"Er, I don't think I follow," Matsuda said doubtfully.
"Misa is the key to earning Rem's cooperation," L mused. "It's obvious that the bodyguard is quite attached, and she wouldn't refuse Misa anything. We win Misa over, and Rem will have no choice but to let me in on her secret. I'm going to find out what's in that diary no matter what." A resounding crunch of the ice cream cone punctuated his statement, then he frowned.
"This isn't the Belgian waffle cone I like," he mumbled between bites.
Matsuda ignored the complaint on their confectionary cutbacks. "Are you asking for an early grave?" he snapped. "I don't think the bodyguard is anyone to be trifled with."
"When did you learn what 'trifle' means?"
"Wow, really?"
Beaming, L replied, "Anyway, let's get to work. I'm sure you have background reports on our clients?"
At this, Matsuda rallied himself and procured a folder from his desk. "You betcha! Alright, let's start with Misa-Misa… Born Misaki Amane to geologist Fleur Dupont and chemist Ichiro Amane. Both respected and renowned in their fields; passed away two years ago in a plane crash." He skimmed the document, then his eyes widened. "Misa graduated from To-Oh University with a degree in Psychology. And her measurements…"
L couldn't decide which was more amusing: the fact that Matsuda's face had colored a shade shy of their burgundy couch, or the fact that the report contained details about Misa's figure. "Well?"
"35-24-34," Matsuda blustered.
L whistled approvingly. He grabbed the check from his desk and handed it to the policeman. "When we're finished later, buy me a top-of-the-line coffee maker. And cake." After a pause, he added, "and get me a nice shirt, too. Something that'd be nice for a date."
Author's Note: I know that Misa isn't supposed to be the brightest bulb in the box, but I've always been appalled at her lack of characterization in the series. I will be refining her character somewhat in this fic while not straying too far into OOC territory. Thanks for reading! Would love to get feedback as well, if you can spare the time. *wink*