He picked up the milk and started toward the remnants of the mansion. He picked up L and walked to the house. He yelled from the living room.

"Roger!"

"You're back, Watari! That took forever!"

"Yes, well, we have a guest, please come down!"

"A guest? Okay!"

Roger came down the stairs and saw the pale boy standing with Watari.

"Ummm. Who is this?"

"L, this is Roger. Roger, this is L."

"L?"

"Yes, L."

"That's a wierd name."

"You have a wierd name."

"No I don't!"

"Niether does L."

Roger sighed. "Fine. So he's going to be staying with us?"

"Yes, his house burned down and he needs a place to go, plus his parents are friends of ours. Lorelei and Nigel. Do you remember them?"

"Yes, I remember. Smart people, very refined and composed. I liked them."

"Yes, so did I. Well, this is their son, L Lawliet."

"I see. He has all of Lorelei's traits. Dark hair, dark eyes, pake skin, and slim figure."

"Yes, he does. L and I are going to be picking up some things he needs. We'll be right back."

"Alright. Have fun."

"We will."

"So, L, what did you think of Roger?"

"He seems a bit more rowdy than you, but he doesn't seem annoying. He's okay. I like you better, though, Mr. Quillish."

"No need for such formalities, L. Just call me Watari."

"Are you sure? Well, okay...Watari." Watari smiled.

"L, what would you like for me to pick you up?"

"I don't like to impose."

"No, not at all! Anything you like. Wanna hear a little secret?" Watari leaned in toward L's ear and whispered:

"I'm filthy rich." L smiled, and chuckled.

"I like brainteasers, and puzzles, and for clothes I prefer white shirts, and jeans or baggy sweat pants. As for food, I like anything sweet."

"Ah, one thing you have in common with most children." Watari chuckled and smiled broad. L was not a smiley kid, but he would smile with Watari. Watari was okay. He could allow himself to be himself with Watari. Safety, something he once found only in his own family, was dormant in Watari. It was nice to be safe again.

Most of this was dialogue, there needs to be more story next time! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this. As always reviews and flames are welcome. (Although, people who review instead of flame will get cookies and strawberry shortcakes!) Okay, I will try to update soon, but I keep getting sidetracked with new fanfic ideas. Heh heh...sorry. Until next time, Goodbye! :D