Even demons can't handle the cafeteria food

[hotlikefire]

[When he first arrived Heat didn't think this place was too bad, if maybe a bit lonely. But as the weather's been getting ever colder, his opinion's been changing. The cold wasn't effecting his hunting yet, but it was making his hunts much less enjoyable.]

[So today, he was trying an experiment. He'd been to the cafeteria before, but only when he was looking for his comrades. He didn't like the idea of processed food, but maybe it wasn't as bad as he thought. So what the hell, he'd try it.]

[Which means there's a demon walking into the cafeteria. He gets two huge plates of food - one for each head - and downs them both quickly. He growls, clearly unsatisfied, and leaves before long.]

[Later, Heat can be found back in human form in the hall. He's lying curled on the floor, arms wrapped around his stomach in pain. Seems the food's disagreeing with him.]

...Son of a bitch...

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[stealshinies]

[And who should wander along to find Heat in his state of distress than the Great Thief King Bakura! The Great Bakura stops in front of the downed man, chuckling a little under his breath at the sight of him.]

Having a hard time?

[hotlikefire]

[...Shit. At first glance he thought it was Bakura, which would have been humiliating but tolerable. But no, it was that other guy. This could be bad.]

I underestimated how shitty the food was. That's all.

[stealshinies]

Even I won't eat the garbage they serve in there!

[Bakura reaches up to fiddle with the zipper on the hoodie he's wearing underneath his usual robes now. After all, winter calls for a change in wardrobe. Still sporting the shendyt, though.]

Was the smell not warning enough?

[hotlikefire]

[Heat doesn't think oddly of the Thief King's clothes. In fact, most "normal" clothes still seem odd to him.]

I'm a demon. I thought it couldn't be any worse than Slimes. I can eat those.

[But he was wrong. So, so wrong. He didn't know it was even possible for food to be that bad.]

[stealshinies]

A demon?

[Well color him curious. Bakura licks his lips almost hungrily as he opens his arms in a challenging gesture.]

I'm a little skeptical! How about you prove it?!

[hotlikefire]

[The Ache kept him from moving well, but it didn't hinder his transformation. After a moment he managed to partially uncurl himself as the mark on his arm began to glow red. Then lines of red energy radiated out from the mark, covering him as his skin turned black. Then there was a flash of light and Agni was lying there. One head was focused on the Thief King, but the other continued to move, like he couldn't hold it still. When he spoke, his voice was a deep growl.]

Believe me now, asshole?

[stealshinies]

[While Bakura does initially blink and step back in surprise, that surprise quickly flicks to a look of wild interest. He steps closer to Heat, pacing around him and appearing utterly unafraid, but ready to jump back should the need arise.]

H-heh heh heh...this is a "demon"? It looks like any old Ka to me... But it's interesting! Being able to turn into your Ka like that--I've only seen one other person with that power!

[hotlikefire]

[Heat growls at him. If the Ache wasn't making it so difficult to move, he'd show this punk he wasn't "any old" demon. Or whatever the hell a "Ka" was.]

You know another demon?

[stealshinies]

I know a few Ka.

[Just going to be purposefully stubborn and use his word for it.]

But they're all weak.

[hotlikefire]

[Thief King wasn't the only one sticking stubbornly to his word for it.]

Of course they'll be weaker. I'm the strongest demon there is!

[stealshinies]

[He casually shrugs his shoulders.]

Big talk for two big mouths...but I bet you're nothing but a weakling yourself.

[hotlikefire]

Why you...! Just wait until I can move again!

[The claws in his hands flip out and clink against the tiled floor. As they do he lurches slightly like he wanted to spring up and attack the Thief King, but can't in his current condition.]

[stealshinies]

[Bakura jumps back a good foot at the lurch, just to keep himself clear of any danger.]

What a temper, h-hehaha! I'm only having a little fun, you know!

[hotlikefire]

[It's too bad Agni's faces don't show any kind of emotion. If they did, Thief King would be seeing a twin set of feral grins in reaction to that jump. As it was, that still came through a bit in in his voice.]

"Having fun" like that with a demon is a good way to get yourself devoured.

[stealshinies]

[Bakura seems unphased by the threat, although he is keeping note of it for next time. It's probably a good idea to not intentionally try to piss off the guy threatening to eat him.

Not that he had a chance against Diabound.]

You're pretty stupid if you think I'd let that happen. I could show you...but I think I'd rather keep you on your toes, h-heh heh.

[hotlikefire]

We'll see who's stupid when I'm tearing you apart! I can handle anything you throw at me!

[Was that true? Probably not. But Heat absolutely believed it.]

[stealshinies]

Try saying that to me when you're not sitting on your butt, and maybe I'll believe you!

[Well, now he's just teasing, and it's obvious that it's only that. Heat seems a bit hot-headed, but Bakura's never been known for his tact.]