[The only thing Near is still wearing is the pendant that moderates his body temperature. The cord it hands from might have worked for restraining L also, but he would prefer to save that for a last resort. He's not certain how cold it will get here.]

I could hypnotize you.

[He says this thoughtfully, keeping a safe distance back now that the other man is restrained. If he lashes out again he could still end up getting some bound feet to the chin. His other option would have been to bind him standing up, except that seemed too cruel a thing to do to his bonded.]

I know I said I was curious to see it. However, I don't know how well it will hold up against the mental damage caused by the infection. Most likely not well at all. I wouldn't want to cause you further undue stress.

[Realizing this might be too much for L to take in at the moment, he adds more simply:] Keep repeating the names.