It's For the Best

What to do, what to do?

For the first time in a long while, L was unsure of himself; uncertain that he would be able to make the right decision. The outcome of this exchange would directly affect his abilities of deduction over the coming days and thus his ability to isolate and defeat Kira. With an untold number of lives depending on his judgment and so many possible options, the choice was an exceptionally difficult one.

Should he proceed incorrectly now, it would mean setbacks for the entire investigation. Possibly even a victory for Kira later... But the right choice would ensure he was equipped to apprehend the murderer.

L bit the tip of his thumb lightly, pondering each and every one of his potential courses of action before finally selecting the most effective option and catching the attention of the young lady standing behind the bakery's counter.

"Are you ready to order, sir?" She smiled cheerfully.

"Yes." L hunched over even more, bending to get a closer look at all the delectable-looking sweets and pastries on display behind the counter's curved glass. "I'll have one of everything, please."