[Rjina]

Do you feel that L was appropriately 'avenged' and 'completed'/'succeeded' by the combined efforts of both Near and Mello?

By the way, I'm going to humor MikamiTeru and list a few of the positive quotes I've said to him:

I wouldn't have voiced it better myself. You're not wrong at all!
How right you are!
(I loved how you put it)
Yes, I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU.
I'm pretty sure you had some intelligent theories of your own
You're quite intelligent yourself
Btw, MikamiTeru, it's an extraordinarily rare thing to meet someone who challenges one in conversation (this is a wonderful trait). It's easy to get involved in your conversations.
Well, aside from what I can gather from your posts, I don't think I'd ever find a reason to hit you at all. You're not irritating (unless you're a stunning image of Misa personality-wise), and you're certainly an intelligent individual who can challenge with a decent conversation.

So what were we talking about?
Oh, yah... Misa!!!
To me you seem like a highly intelligent person who takes the time to think things through. I can't imagine you hitting anyone out of spite.

In fact, I can't see you doing anything negative should it be unnecessary.

That's a very good impression.

You have no idea how passionately I agree with you.
I'm also glad to have met such a thought-provoking individual
I think we can all agree unanimously that to admit that erring is human is one of the most humble things to admit. Such humility is admirable, and I applaud you.
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There.

[MikamiTeru]

You have no idea how mixed my emotions are.

I... I'm speechless. And I cant believe you would say such things about me....
thank you.

as for Near and Mello. I believe that L knew Light was Kira, even after accepting Light to be innocent.
When he pieced together everything, he realized that all that was left keeping him innocent was the 13 day rule, which was infact fake. He came to that conclusion. That is why the scene where L is drying Light's feet happened.
L knew that his death was evident, and allowed everything to happen. I dont think he accepted Light as god... but he knew that Light was his friend, and Kira was his rival.
I believe he chose his friendship above the case.

and so to drive through to my point. L was avenged the moment he died. When his suspicions were confirmed, that Light was Kira. He won...

in a sense, both Light and L won.

[Rjina]

I still can't believe you're unaccustomed to compliments. You're quite sweet.

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Anyway, this topic reminds me of the thread I had started... the one about L and Light/Biblical allusions? What an interesting topic!!!

[MikamiTeru]

People compliment me a lot lately.
I'm not used to it...

I was pretty much hated in school
All for the simple reason that they would bend and change for people and I would not.

But after I became home schooled (about a month ago), I only contacted my true friends. And all the people I have met have been so nice. Like you for example.

[Rjina]

Aw...

I, on the other hand, wish to be home-schooled, and have been raised in public schools all of my life. Most of my best companions in the past are popular now--it pains me to see how they've changed negatively--I simply can't put myself in their light.

I strain to be different, and a turn of the tide. I think that's a huge achievement/goal for you and I. It's hard to find individuals in today's time of conformity... especially with the failing economy and destructive war, people tend to flock in similar colors in an attempt to remain safe.

However, I feel that change is brought by people who do not abide by the common order, and that's what makes you such a rare find.

If I can describe my friendship right now, it's this: (lame analogy time)
There's a glass half-full of water. There's sugar in it, so it's nice and sweet.
But people started coming in and adding more and more water, until it got diluted. Now there's hardly any sugar et/ratio with the water, and there's no sweetness at all...

Except for a choice few (including you), my relationships are stranded for the time being.

[MikamiTeru]

I wouldnt know how to conform even if I wanted to... I've spent my whole life the way I am.
and I like the people I've met in this mindset.

I was home schooled from 2nd grade to 5th (april of 6th grade) and then I started getting home schooled again half-way through freshman year. Last time I was home schooled, it wasnt the same as now...
Now I'm much different. Maybe thats why having all these friends that I have is so amazing to me.

I loved the analogy. In my perspective...
Instead of being a cup half-full of water.

I am a cup of L's tea. And all of my friends are the sugar cubes added to it...
Yet, there were a few that were different (like you, who was more like a 1lb bag of sugar).
In the end... This cup of tea was filled with more than enough sugar to last a life time....

[Rjina]

A whole lb?? I'm not that sweet, but thank you.

[MikamiTeru]

Was it an understatement?
Do bags of sugar come in tons?

that would be much more fitting

[Rjina]

But I feel strange because I feel that not even my family knows me enough to make that bold of a statement--though I must say I find it flattering.

[Rjina]

Originally Posted by MikamiTeru

I am a cup of L's tea. ..This cup of tea was filled with more than enough sugar to last a life time....

Let me tell you, L won't be satisfied with even 500 tons of sugar in his tea (btw I love tea)... which is kind of sad because it almost fits--He never has enough friends :( His occupation entraps him in a position where he finds himself seeing the world as aboard upon which bad pieces might be put right (hence his referring his job as L being a hobby... though we all know different).

No wonder he appreciates Light's presence. He'd probably appreciate having you for a friend as well, MikamiTeru. You're definitely smart enough. xD

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I added this cause I feel like we're getting a bit too off topic --- I'm an extremely sentimental type (its almost a medical condition lol), and I normally tend to think with my heart twice as much as I think with my mind. But I feel that we're dominated the forum a bit (yes its true ), and I feel guilty for others.

Besides, I feel bad because no one else can find a place to put their comments. The more ideas, the better. I apologize if this is a bit forward of me.