"There's no need to apologize," Light replied as they stepped inside. Actually, there was, but he didn't think saying that when their conversation still might be audible would be a terribly good idea. True, he hadn't been waiting very long at all, but with no real explanation for Mikami's actions so far, he felt somewhat entitled.

An explanation seemed to be forthcoming, though, so Light took a seat on the bed directly across from Mikami and listened intently. Mello... the name didn't ring any bells, but given the context, it had to be one that he was supposed to recognize. Someone from his future, then? Light had only one person in mind who fit that description, but although that did narrow down the possibilities considerably, there were both the new patients the Head Doctor had mentioned and the chance that this Mello had somehow escaped his noticed entirely before now to consider.

That left him no choice. Closing his eyes briefly, Light said, "Mello? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the name. I may have seen him around the institute before, but if I have, I was unable to identify him." These time irregularities were really becoming troublesome, weren't they? "Tell me, Mikami, what do you know about this Mello?"