The soul mark, imprinted into each human being, reads the name of the person destined to be one's soul mate. Upon finding and touching the hand of that person, a connection is created, linking the two minds together as one. It is by chance that Near hears Mello's words: "You can't be my soul mate, Matt, there's no way your parents would've named you 'Nate'." MelloxNear.

Near is Ebony Dark'ness Dementia Raven Way and I'm a sinner