[A younger version, indeed. It's almost off-putting. This is Mello's downfall in the flesh? Light has to be — what — two or three years younger than Mello is now, at least?]

Mm?

[He glances up from the menu as though noticing Kira for the first time; Mello saw him coming as soon as he was in view. The tightness in his jaw shows as much. He's always been shit at hiding emotions, hasn't he. Either way, he closes the menu, places it down on the table. He's already decided on what to order: everything.]

Ah, so you have a face. Good to meet you.

[He doesn't stand, doesn't even give a nod of greeting. It's taking everything in him to avoid lashing out immediately.]

Yea, [He lies. Kira seems to have come alone. Unless he already has plants in place at other tables. That would be like him.] Happened to be in the area.

[Stop clipping your words, M.]

[And he's assessing Yagami's appearance behind dark glasses; Kira has a bit of a flair. Typical. Not like Mello is one to judge.]

It was — kind of you to offer assistance. [Oh, that smile. It's so fake.] I'll end up owing you, one day.