True, he did look rather frail. Not that Tony would try to test that theory, he wasn't the violent type by nature (or at least wasn't until recently) and L really didn't pose any threat to him. It wasn't often he met someone he could confidently say he could overpower, being rather small himself.

At that question he grew quieter, distant for a moment while he played with his coffee cup uncomfortably. That was... probably one question he wasn't completely comfortable with answering, but it was harmless enough. And expected, given his situation. "They're dead. Truck took them out as they were backing out of the driveway onto the highway. That's when I got my first echo." Suffice it to say it wasn't exactly the best experience.