[He's satisfied with the answer Beyond gives him about Sharon, so he considers the matter closed. As far as L is concerned, however ... not even close. Beyond is right - you don't joke about L being dead. And Mello isn't joking.]

You expected better? [His eyes narrow. Are those actual words that just came out of your mouth, B. Are they.] Did you honestly not notice that I'm taller than I was when you left the House, B? Don't I look older? [He turns his head slightly, chin tipped up, so the scarred side of his face is on display.] The year was 2010 before I was brought here. L's been dead for more than five years.

[He pauses, calculating. Maybe what he wants to say is hurtful, but he's been hurt by Beyond's accusation, and he's striking back, childish.]

For that matter, so have you.

[Go on, do the math. 2010 minus five years isn't 2002.]