[Uke]

"No, the fact that all three of us are in love with other people did," Nate snorted. "And its not about the age, its the fact that we've lived eight years that they don't know about. Its like seeing a friend again after a long time and trying to catch up, but not really able to experience it."

He turned to look at Mello.

"Near hates himself for not being there when you got that scar," He informed. "I could see it in his eyes. He wanted to be able to comfort you in his own way about it, but he couldn't, and he blames himself."