[It's so backward, Near being concerned about the front they present. Normally, he wouldn't care. But save for Mello, he is alone here . . . against how many, with what manner of abilities? Near certainly doesn't expect to make friends and won't aim in that direction, but if he can avoid making enemies for stupid reasons, that would be preferable. Speaking up publicly against Mello's suggestion will look favourably upon him, he thinks.
[... He wonders that Mello might be conceding too easily on this. Their disagreements usually last longer. Yes, Mello sounds appropriately put out, but it could be an act, a lie. That girl has actually given him her location -- presumably. Mello could still easily decide to go there and try to put his plan into action.
[But there isn't time to continue with this, is there? Perhaps Mello recognizes that and that's all it is.] Yes, thank you. [He doesn't mean for it to sound condescending. But it might. Lack of tone so easily obscures intent.]
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[... He wonders that Mello might be conceding too easily on this. Their disagreements usually last longer. Yes, Mello sounds appropriately put out, but it could be an act, a lie. That girl has actually given him her location -- presumably. Mello could still easily decide to go there and try to put his plan into action.
[But there isn't time to continue with this, is there? Perhaps Mello recognizes that and that's all it is.] Yes, thank you. [He doesn't mean for it to sound condescending. But it might. Lack of tone so easily obscures intent.]