L really wasn’t worried about the man’s lack of willingness to provide a name. In fact, he expected it. Any answer or reaction, or even lack of, would provide him vital information.
“True, but even vulgar western manners would dictate that you introduce yourself first when addressing a complete stranger. Had I of spoken first, I would have provided you a name to call me by” L said, as he picked up the end of the flashlight with the edge of his fingers, and lifted it to eye level. He now knew that the man didn’t think much of Westerners, which could also assist in narrowing down the man’s ethnic origin. “Regardless, since you don’t seem to want to provide me with a name, I shouldn’t be obligated to give you one in return.”
L turned the flashlight on, taking care to keep the light from revealing his face by pointing its beam away from him. He directed the light towards the man’s location.
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L really wasn’t worried about the man’s lack of willingness to provide a name. In fact, he expected it. Any answer or reaction, or even lack of, would provide him vital information.
“True, but even vulgar western manners would dictate that you introduce yourself first when addressing a complete stranger. Had I of spoken first, I would have provided you a name to call me by” L said, as he picked up the end of the flashlight with the edge of his fingers, and lifted it to eye level. He now knew that the man didn’t think much of Westerners, which could also assist in narrowing down the man’s ethnic origin. “Regardless, since you don’t seem to want to provide me with a name, I shouldn’t be obligated to give you one in return.”
L turned the flashlight on, taking care to keep the light from revealing his face by pointing its beam away from him. He directed the light towards the man’s location.