"I'm not asking for the power to crumple nations. As for what I can offer, we both know there's nothing I can do that you're incapable of. You didn't come here looking for a new chance, but you're known for making trades nonetheless. That means there's something in it that you enjoy too. I need the power to stop one man, and my offer is yours. The offer may be a pittance, but the request is so small in comparison to what it is you can do.

The man...he only goes by L. I need to make sure he's stopped soon."

His fear doesn't show, but it's very present. Light has always been good at hiding annoying emotions, and now is no different. She's not happy, but is she reasonable? He's doing his best to keep the conversation on a friendly, even ground, but the last reply had taken a turn for the worse.

If they didn't make a deal? Would she go away without payment? Would he be punished for summoning her? Nothing in his books had answered those questions.