Sorry, I know I don't normally do authors notes but I felt like I should apologise for not updating in so long. I just started college and got given four assignments :P not really an excuse I know but I am sorry. Well anyway here is the new chapter :) hope you enjoy it.
Down below, unaware of the activity above him Beyond began plotting. He could wait for Mimic to visit again but he would have no way to tell her to release him without alerting Whammy or L. He growled under his breath, if only he had actual guards instead of Whammy, the old man never came near him, which gave him little opportunity to manipulate him. "Hey?! Old man?" He snapped out loud, knowing that the camera would convey his message. "I want to help catch Kira." Beyond mumbled, he did not want to do this but saw little choice. He waited to see if the old man would respond when he didn't he sighed. "I know you heard me Quillish, and I would like to tell you that i left something out... about my eyes. It's really quite an interesting notion, although I have never had the pleasure of testing it..." he paused realising he was starting to sound insane.
"Backup, what is it? Or are you merely bored?" Watari called over a speaker, he had to admit he was curious. In the months Backup had been here he had not once wished to speak to him or L.
"You know I hate that name." B grumbled, gritting his teeth to prevent him from shouting. "I said I want to help catch Kira." he repeated louder. "However I have some conditions for this." He smiled innocently to the camera. "I would like to be able to have free roam of the task force building." B listened for a response but the audio connection had been broken. Well at least he is considering it.
L and Mimic were discussing how to go about proving Kira was part of the company. Light would have also been inputting on this conversation if Misa had not attached herself to him while Cassey was asking her mind numbing questions about her latest film offer. "L you can't just wait around till they kill people again." Mimic grumbled and was about to continue her point when the speaker crackled.
"Pardon the interruption but you asked to be informed if Backup was acting strangely..." Watari trailed off.
L nodded to himself as if he had suspected this would happen "Does he require restraining?"
"No." replied Watari's voice.
"Does he pose a threat to himself?" L asked tilting his head, suddenly confused.
"No... sir, he is claiming to have neglected a piece of information about his eyes. Information that he also claims could be important. He has also expressed a wish to help the investigation and has requested he be allowed free roam of the building." He informed the detective.
Cassey and Mimic exchanged glances, it was unnerving how there was an argument about this exact thing earlier but it wasn't like he could have known that. Mimic suddenly broke eye contact and growled. "I am going to kill him! He kept information from me, that lying..." Light interrupted her before she could continue and probably escalate in language.
"Not to stir up the earlier debate but the answer is no, right L?" He questioned turning his gaze to the end of his wrist where L was connected. Silence, every one turned to him.
"Ryuzaki?" Misa whined, voice tinged with fright. All she knew was that B was an insane killer who L had protected from Kira.
"As I do not believe Backups input to this case considering his eyes I am inclined to say no. However I also know he is intelligent as Miss Cassey argued earlier and that he no longer is exhibiting any major schizophrenic behavior and has not had an outburst since he was brought into our direct custody..." L bit his thumb. "To allow him free roam would be insanity." he added ignoring everyone's confused expressions. "Watari please bring Backup up here and ensure he is correctly restrained." L requested over the monitor. When he turned around to finally meet the stares of the others. "I would like to question him about his intentions."
"You've lost it." Light mumbles in response. "He is a murderer, an insane one at that!"
L smiled "Showing extreme prejudice to criminals? Now that is a very Kira like thing to be doing Light." he chided. Before turning to Mimic, Cassey and Misa. "Any other objections? and need I remind you that I may not necessarily be allowing him onto the team, I am merely curious."
Mimic opened her mouth and closed it like a fish, while Cassey just shook her head... after all she had suggested this earlier. Misa however nodded furiously. "My Light is right you can't let a creepy killer out of a cell! He could kill us all!" she complained causing L to flinch at the obtrusive noise. She opened her mouth to let out another high pitched complaint but was interrupted by a broken chuckle.
"Kya hahaha. Well my reputation precedes me, however I must assure you that my killing days are behind me. After all I lost, right L?" B announced from next to Watari. Misa shrank back at the sight of him. considering he was in a straight jacket that did nothing for his non threatening attempt at an introduction. Light froze at the sight which to him looked like an insane L and had to look back at his chain to make sure he was still attached to him. Mimic still shocked at L letting him out just stared while Cassey laughed.
"Wow he really does look like L. You weren't kidding Mimic." At this Mimic finally snapped out of her frozen state and raised her chin indignantly.
"I am always serious." she declared, causing B to laugh at her.
"Kya haha... what? no one else found that funny?... maybe they just don't know you well enough Mimic." he rambled trying to change the rooms atmosphere.
"Stalker." Mimic muttered causing Cassey to laugh and slightly brake the tension.
"I think that is enough chatter." L interrupted "Now, Backup I believe you expressed a desire to work on this case."
B ground his teeth together "I prefer B." he grumbled before smiling "And yes I had said that. So what is the answer Lawlipop? I know you wouldn't drag me up here if you weren't curious about me." L stiffened at the use of that name.
"B... it's Ryuzaki not... Lawlipop." he stated before continuing. "And as Cassey mentioned earlier, your intellect rivals mine and as you have expressed this desire I think it would be at least best for the investigation to allow your input... however we can not simply allow you to roam free in the building so you will only be allowed in this room and you are not allowed to threaten people on the task force" L finished, even catching B off guard...
"Well... that was easy." he sighed as Watari began unfastening his straight jacket.