To say that he's affected, even profoundly, is something of an understatement. The young man, and even his doppelganger, both seem fairly stricken and more than a little bit rattled, but both are attempting to recover as quickly as possible, even as L sorts through all the implications of what he's echoed back.

It helps to divert his attention for a moment, and he does so, staring at the issue, eyes flicking over the characters with definite comprehension. Not only does Lazarus speak perfect Japanese, but he reads it fluently, as well. "Film debut?" he asks, canting his head sideways. "She was a movie star?"

In addition to... what? The 'Second Kira?'