[It isn't lost on him that L isn't answering all of his questions, but he can't be bothered to chase them up right now. If L wants to be shady, let him... there are other things Connor can catch up with.

Not to mention, other people he can ask.]

Yes, thankfully. The pool looked quite sorry for itself and so did the house itself, but I've worked on the pool first and am now focusing on the living room.

[He needs the pool above all else, so that he doesn't dry out. Sure there's water in other places, but the pool is where he considers to be safe. It's full of trinkets, reminders of Justine and the SQUIP and others who have long since left.]