"A few moments later, Ryuzaki was face-to-face with one of his own. Taking time to finish his delectable sweets, he politely dabbed at his cheek with a napkin before meeting curious eyes with the newcomer's stoic gaze from under the legendary cowl. Most of The Bat's large frame remained hidden under his onyx cloak. It struck as something of a cape, too, perhaps. However, given by the comfort in which the Dark Knight rested under it, letting it cling to him like a second skin, surely there must have been a multitude of uses for it— likely defensive, if the prodigy had to surmise."

"L's inquiry was coupled with his unwrapping a small piece of candy to pop into his mouth, never breaking eye contact with The Bat. The hero's face— or what was shown of it— was hardened nearly as much as some of the criminals L had taken down in his career. He'd clearly been doing this for some time; peered into the true depths of which human evil could reach. Rugged as his visible face had been, however, it was not due to his expression. Realistically, Batman had nearly mimicked L's expression back at him from under the mask, in a way. Almost as if the prodigy were staring into a skewed mirror..."