[It’s a good thing that Mello hasn’t brought up his own concern about what will happen once Near reaches Death Scythe; not only because that would most likely increase Near’s concern, in turn, but also because it would lead to yet another pointless argument over that subject-- it happened in San José and it will happen again, because Near fully believes that they share the responsibility of keeping each other safe, while Mello insists that’s all on him, and they are both too stubborn to give in.
(Near doesn’t think he’s being too stubborn, anyway; stubbornness doesn’t count when you’re absolutely certain you’re right.)
The Weapon doesn’t see anything unusual, either, but they’re getting closer to the entrance to the caves they were both thrown into when they were kidnapped, so he expects to see signs of ant activity at any given moment.]
I know.
[Indeed, Mello doesn’t have to add that last part at all: Near has become so well-attuned to his Meister’s thoughts during missions that they barely have to communicate verbally anymore.
A few steps ahead, Near sees a blur of movement moving to hide behind a rock, and that definitely makes his brain go into battle mode.]
There’s something hiding behind that rock to your right, up ahead; get ready to use my laser ability.
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(Near doesn’t think he’s being too stubborn, anyway; stubbornness doesn’t count when you’re absolutely certain you’re right.)
The Weapon doesn’t see anything unusual, either, but they’re getting closer to the entrance to the caves they were both thrown into when they were kidnapped, so he expects to see signs of ant activity at any given moment.]
I know.
[Indeed, Mello doesn’t have to add that last part at all: Near has become so well-attuned to his Meister’s thoughts during missions that they barely have to communicate verbally anymore.
A few steps ahead, Near sees a blur of movement moving to hide behind a rock, and that definitely makes his brain go into battle mode.]
There’s something hiding behind that rock to your right, up ahead; get ready to use my laser ability.