[Of course it's Yagami's treat. Light owes him that much, whether or not Mello advised him of his refusal to pay before or after the meal. Besides, he doesn't have any money. He'll deal with that later. For now?]

People around here are so willing to help.

[And it's true. How many offers has Mello received already, despite knowing the individual or not?]

[He considers switching to video; he decides against it. Even if he can't die again (of which he's not sure), Mello sure as hell isn't interested in experiencing the attempt by another party. Not yet, anyway.]

[With clenched fists, he gives his answer, foolish as it might be.]

Tell me where.

[And because pride is one of the things he will never abandon:]

I don't need directions. I want to know more about this magic, if I do possess the ability to hone it. I'd rather learn than accept it as a curse.

[And oh, Mello's meal is going to be expensive, whether or not he chooses to eat.]