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  1. Rec 16

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    “If it means anything to you, I am glad you survived.”

    Mello shook his head. “I just don’t get why. If I were you, I’d want me dead.”

    There were so many reasons Near could have given. That Mello was brilliant and dedicated and passionate and fierce. That Mello was one of a kind, irreplaceable. That if Mello died, a void would open up in Near’s heart, one that could never be filled by another mortal soul; one that would slowly, surely kill him.

    Instead, he kept his response simple.

    “You told me you would be waiting for me at our destination,” he said. “It was only fair that you should live up to that promise.”

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    25 Oct 2025

  2. Rec 2

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    “Is it okay if I call you Professor River?”

    Near swallows again, his mouth producing saliva far too quickly for him to keep up. “Well–” he coughs quietly, clearing his throat to avoid his voice breaking. “Yes. I don't mind.”

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    30 Oct 2025

  3. Rec 5

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    Near asks for some assistance with his finances.

    “I am bad at managing my money.”

    Mello falters, setting down his mug of hot chocolate in favor of focusing on Near’s sudden desire for conversation. “Uh-huh. You make like one million dollars a month, Near. I’m sure you’re fine.”

    Near shakes his head. “No. I am irresponsible with my income.”

    Mello sighs. “Yeah, well it’s not like you’re in debt. Your bills are clearly getting paid.”

    “And yet I still feel irresponsible."

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    07 Oct 2025

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  4. Rec 15

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    The door has only just shut behind them when Mello slams him against it, forcing the air from Near’s lungs in a painful wheeze. Hands fisted in white fabric, he gets right up in Near’s face. It is meant to be frightening, menacing, but more than anything Near finds it nostalgic, really.

    “What the fuck are you doing here?” Mello hisses.

    Near blinks, feigning innocence. “Visiting.”

    In which Near finds both Mello’s base and a suitable compromise.

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    07 Oct 2025

  5. Rec *

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    There is an unspoken rule in the league—in every league, in probably every goddamn social game on the planet—don't snitch. If someone's got a problem with you, it's with you, and snaking your team on them does far more harm than good in the long run.

    "—Who tapped you? Who was it?"

    "Don't worry about it," Light spits through a smile, plenty worried about it. He's spent enough time on the ice to know that a stick-tap is the hockey equivalent of pistols at dawn.

    "…Was it Lawliet?"

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    TL;DR I love hockey, and I love yaoi.
    This is my magnum opus.

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    03 Oct 2025