[It's really subjective... and it's really a touchy subject to be subjective about. It's not that L is personally opposed to it in any particularly strong way... just that he knows others are, and it's important for him to maintain the illusion of caring duly.

Still, there comes a point where he has to put his money where his mouth is. He recognizes that. At least someone as honorable as Tsukikage is the one he finds himself in that position with.]

Thank you.

[A pause, significant enough to let the ninja know just how earnest he is.]

I have a tolerance to it. One dose a day won't affect me, but beyond that... I suppose I could volunteer as the subject.

[Should. As the one asking this favor.]