[Ice Man was never designed to be intimidating. His chassis was a little stocky, built to resemble a human in heavy outerwear. His eyes were built a little off-kilter; Rock had installed them himself in an effort to take a more active role in the lab. Humans thought he looked charmingly clueless in a way they considered a success. Cuter robots were more likely to be accepted by society, and wide acceptance was important if they were ever going to reach the utopia of Dr. Light's dreams.]

It might take a minute or two. But it usually unlocks after we've both spilled a little blood.

[He doesn't flinch from the pain, or react to it much. The first time had been surprising, but now it's simply filed away and dismissed. He's confident that Technical Boy won't hurt him. And if he did choose pain, physical damage is never the kind that really stays with him.]

And... I'm sorry about the extra noise. I hope it's not making you too uncomfortable.