Today, A's room was officially closed. Locked. It wouldn't be given to any new orphans, it was off limits with everything left inside. No one wanted the place A took his life to end up another child's room, it didn't feel right to do. Classes weren't on for the week as well, the orphanage is small, only about 17 kids, so everyone was upset about A. Because of this, the adults had also made sure to do some mental health check ups on the kids too.

The only problem with communication to the orphans is that they're all a bit disconnected from their emotions, or have had a trauma that's left them a little messed up. But the orphanage was not going to let something like this happen again. L had also changed the entire approach to the successor program, less work and more one on one preparations. But he added another rule.

You had to be over 12 to enter the program.

It'd be much better that way, kids who aren't fully maturing yet definitely wont handle it well.

That being said, the program was on hold for a while, until this whole 'A situation' simmered down. L informed you of the changes, and you agreed they'd help.

But now you had a new problem... B.

Case file L had turned into a freaking biography at this point. You added the A incident to the file, noting about the successor program and how L handled the situation. So that page you wrote up when you were first made a successor had changed.

(Y/n) (l/n) [(f/i)]

'Beyond Birthday' [B]

'Name unknown' [A] deceased.

It made you think... A didn't even know his own name... he came to the orphanage so young he didn't even know his own name... at least you HAD a name. A was just... A.

But, that's all he needed to be known at wammys. He was so kind to everyone, he was always there to help and he loved to play games with the little kids and help them with their work, he would have been a wonderful father.

But now B was starting to act strange. Of course, this could just be him mourning, he's definitely the one that's mourn the most. But... it'd probably be best to keep an eye on him.

He seemed upset, of course. But he also seemed to be angry, like... very salty. Maybe he was just tired, or trying to get through the five stages of grief, but it was definitely out of character for him.

He'd distanced himself from you and L, but you understood, he needed space and time to mourn. He'd come around eventually.

Apart from the gloominess at the orphanage and classes being off for the week, something new did happen. You were called up to the front office and sat down in front of Watari and Roger.

"(Y/n), both you and L are the oldest here. But we all know about L and his... social awkwardness... so we thought we'd come to you" Roger explained.

"Ok, what is it?" You asked.

"We've gotten word from the police that some children have been found and they're planning to be sent here. They have to stay with CPS for a few months, to do background checks and all, but when they arrive, we'd like you to try and help them settle in as they've not had a very good past" Watari explained.

"Ok, sure. How old are they?"

"One is two of them are 6 and one is 5. They're all boys and from what we've heard, the youngest was neglected and abandoned, the police picked him up recently. One ran away from an abusing family a few months ago and has been living in the streets, he was picked up a few days ago. And the third was taken by CPS as neighbours reported abuse substance from the parents, and he was being neglected"

"Ouch... that doesn't sound too good"

"It's definitely not. They're being sent here because they seem to all be incredibly mature for their age, very intelligent. But there's no doubt that all of them will be very fragile and scared when their first arrive. You did very well with that situation when L first arrived so we trust you in helping them settle in" Watari said.

"We'll update you on them as the time gets closer. We just thought we'd inform you now so you can be ready for it" Roger added.

"Ok, thanks for letting me know"

After that conversation you gained some excitement. And since they wouldn't arrive for a few more months, you had time to cope with the A situation and prepare yourself. You were quite conflicted. You were sad about A but exited to meet these new kids...

A would have loved to help out...

You'd take care of them. For A.

You walked into L's room flopping onto his bed.

"Let yourself in why don't you?" He said.

"I've got news, don't spread it around just yet though" you said.

He turned to face you and gave you a confused look.

"In a few months, three new boys, two six and one five, are coming in. And guess who's going to be helping take care of them"

L gave you a surprised look.

"Ok first, holy hell its not often we get new kids. But three at the same time? Are they brothers?" He began.

"Nope. Ones been on the run from abuse for a few months, one had CPS called and one was neglected and abandoned. All from different households" you explained.

"Wow, what are the chances of that timing. And secondly, I thought you didn't like kids?"

"I don't really... the kids here are fine though. But Watari and Roger remembered how I handled you when you first arrived and were super fragile so they thought I'd be a good candidate to help"

"I wasn't that fragile"

"You were hiding behind Watari the whole time you were being introduced L"

He didn't say anything.

"Checkmate" you sassed.

"Ok, fine. Maybe I was. But I was just abandoned! I have a reason to be!" He replied.

"I know, I know. But about those boys... I know you don't really like kids that much but can you help out? Three of them would be kind of hard to handle"

L sighed, dreading the idea of having to act as a babysitter. But he understood it'd be a handful for you to take care of three kids. Of course Watari and Roger would be helping, but they'd definitely cling to the person closer to their age. Even is they were all not even over 10 and you and L were 17.

"Ok... fine" he caved.

"Thanks" you replied, placing a kiss on his cheek.

You giggled as his cheeks turned red.

"I-I'm only doing this because I love you"

"I know. I appreciate it. Don't worry you have time to prepare yourself, they don't come in for another few months"

"Good, I have a case to finish"

"You always have some case to finish"

"It's my job" he sassed.

"Mine too" you sassed back.

"In the meantime, we should probably talk to B... and you know, keep an eye on him"

"We should... once he stops avoiding us. I think he needs some more time alone"

Your plate was beginning to fill up.

Your relationship with L, consoling B, the new kids, mourning A, your case work... it was definitely a handful. But as long as you had L, you'd make it through anything.