Because either way, you're going to find out. Why draw it out unnecessarily?

[You'd feel led on; I'd feel cornered.

L's voice is getting increasingly terser. Mello's new; Mello has no memories of the time he was last here. L's still finding it surprisingly difficult to remain unflappable and indifferent.]

There are no shortage of others who remember you and will be more than glad to walk you through the paces, I'm sure.