Sometimes it has the power to kill you fast, but other times you might not even notice that you have been poisoned…

It takes you over slowly… slowly…

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In a small office. A desk sits in the middle with a large bookcase behind. Large windows let in sunlight to illuminate the two figures conversing inside.

“Yes… Mello and Near are both brilliant, but their relationship hasn’t been the best…” One of the figures notes, an older man with receding white hair.

“There is a high competition between them, especially from Mello’s part. I guess it can’t be helped… though it’s worrying that the situation is too similar to that time.”

“That’s right,” the other figure agreed calmly. “However we might be still able to do something about it.”

The old man nodded in agreement. ” I shall do as you suggest and observe the progress. I am sure Near will not oppose to it, but Mello is a bit unpredictable.”

“That can be a good thing as well.” And with that, the other figure smiled.