[L is glad that the embarrassing slip-up isn't becoming a thing. He tends to be uncertain about how many or what type of faux pas might put his fragile relationship with Cesar Sanchez-Ortiz on the rocks, and it's a relief that this isn't the one to do it. Maybe it's so tame and expected, by L's standards, that it's really not that big a deal.
He gives the question some thought.]
I don't know. I've never had an assistant before.
[Never required one, he doesn't say. He doesn't want Cesar to retract his offer, or feel like it isn't needed or appreciated. If nothing else, these stakeouts can get lonely, even for solitary creatures like him.]
You'll need dark clothes and bus fare... even if you have a car and are willing to drive, it's unwise to. It seems like a good idea to have a getaway vehicle at first, but that's not true; people notice parked cars and you're more likely to get caught. It's a good idea to have a cover, too; the equipment is small enough that it won't slow us down or make us look immediately bulky and it won't be discovered unless we're searched, but a reason to be out is usually important. Think of it as a different kind of getaway car. I like to bring religious material with me, pretend to be going door-to-door or leaving them in windshield wipers; that way, it's an excuse to be on someone's property but people are usually too annoyed or skittish about getting dragged into a long religious conversation to want to keep you around long enough to poke holes in the story. But with two of us... hm. I guess I could use some help coming up with a reason for two young men to be out together, especially at night, when I'll likely put the GPS under his car. I'll need some lookout for that.
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He gives the question some thought.]
I don't know. I've never had an assistant before.
[Never required one, he doesn't say. He doesn't want Cesar to retract his offer, or feel like it isn't needed or appreciated. If nothing else, these stakeouts can get lonely, even for solitary creatures like him.]
You'll need dark clothes and bus fare... even if you have a car and are willing to drive, it's unwise to. It seems like a good idea to have a getaway vehicle at first, but that's not true; people notice parked cars and you're more likely to get caught. It's a good idea to have a cover, too; the equipment is small enough that it won't slow us down or make us look immediately bulky and it won't be discovered unless we're searched, but a reason to be out is usually important. Think of it as a different kind of getaway car. I like to bring religious material with me, pretend to be going door-to-door or leaving them in windshield wipers; that way, it's an excuse to be on someone's property but people are usually too annoyed or skittish about getting dragged into a long religious conversation to want to keep you around long enough to poke holes in the story. But with two of us... hm. I guess I could use some help coming up with a reason for two young men to be out together, especially at night, when I'll likely put the GPS under his car. I'll need some lookout for that.