[Event] It couldn't last forever.

[helpusduelist]

[The lights going out had certainly surprised Henry, but he had been prepared for such a thing. He didn't fully understand the "electricity" that this place seemed to have, and thus, lacking that understanding, he had decided to prepare in case it disappeared.

Just like it had now.

Candles in that old-style holder and lit, Henry at least had some visibility despite the pressing darkness. Making sure to store away the others (at least after making sure Eleanor and Jack had ones themselves) he's started off into the Campus, looking for anyone lost in this darkness to help them find their way back to their dorms, or wherever else it was they wanted to go.]

Comments

[fluffydeathdealer]

I think I'll save my terror for if you ever decide you want to kill me.

[helpusduelist]

Luckily for you, I don't see a need to cause more trouble in this place. If I ever intend to kill you, it's because you harmed someone I cared for... or nearly killed us all.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Then be grateful, Henry. You're too interesting for me to risk pissing you off that badly...

[For now, anyway.]

[helpusduelist]

That's some of the best news I've heard since coming here.

[Because quite frankly, beyond Jack being here and Rosenkreuz returning to life, having someone who's more than happy to keep things at least baseline civil is a godsend.

He lets out a slow breath, trying to settle back down now for the rest that's been interrupted at least a few times. You may be an interesting man, Bakura, but it's a bit fun seeing how long it takes you to get bored and prompt him. He's timing it now.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[It takes longer this time, Bakura mulling over things in his head. His head kind of hurts a little from the mental struggle with Dharc still. When he does get bored enough to speak, it's in an almost relaxed tone.]

Did you and my host have fun last night?

[helpusduelist]

[This is almost a game in itself.]

He was mostly exhausted from whatever had happened, so he slept for a good part of that -- or I did -- and afterwards we set up our camp out here.

[fluffydeathdealer]

I see... He really can't stand sleeping around Malik, huh?

[helpusduelist]

Something to that degree. Whatever Malik had done, it had upset him deeply, and he came to me because I was willing to listen and offer comfort from it. It's why I let him sleep for so long. He truly seemed exhausted and ready to collapse, and with your body in the current state it is -- [Here, Henry tosses the coat back to him] -- sleep is a vital something for him.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Malik pisses everyone off, Henry. Even me.

[He catches it in surprise, blinking over at Henry.]

...Getting too warm, or just fed up with me?

[helpusduelist]

Hmph. That doesn't surprise me.

[Henry shakes his head a little at that, drawing his cloak around him again.]

Neither. I appreciated the thought, but I'd rather you keep yourself tended to so your condition doesn't worsen further. It's certainly cold out here, but I've had to deal with chill and water together before. This isn't much of a problem... though the time you lent it did warm me up considerably.

Thank you.

[fluffydeathdealer]

... [He would snap back, but. Well. He does appreciate it. He just tugs the coat back on. Where the knife is right now, it's definitely concealed. It looks like he's put the sheath on at some point before Dharc scared the hell out of him.]

I see... So you're worried about my host's condition. That's almost cute.

[helpusduelist]

Perhaps I have a thing for your host and only let it out when the Ring is off, like last night.

[It takes all of Henry's willpower to keep a straight face and close his eyes back after that, struggling not to burst into laughter or let the grin show on his face. The question is, can he keep it up long enough for Bakura to react?]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[...

But what about that Jack guy? Is Henry really implying something like that happened last night? And he wasn't invited? Talk about pushing him out. Not that he'd have been interested if they had invited him, but...

Ryou, you little shit, are you really screwing the King of England?!]

O... oi... If Ryou had that kind of nerve, I don't know about it!

[helpusduelist]

[...

...s-snrk...

Henry just can't keep the straight face and bursts out laughing, doubling over again as he shakes from just how hard the fit is. Bakura bought it! He can honestly barely believe that, and the King of England is currently leaning on the log for support so he doesn't go rolling around in the laughing fit he's caught in.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

...

Henry?

[Was that guy seriously just fucking with him?

...snrk.]

You bastard.

[He can't help but grin a little. Henry's straight face fooled a little too easily. He should really learn not to take that guy at face value.]

[helpusduelist]

I couldn't help it. You just made too easy of an opening.

[God, it feels good to laugh that hard. Still, he can't hold back a grin, leaning back again and watching Bakura with an all too amused expression.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

You really had me going for a moment there! I thought for sure that you and Ryou were up to something.

[helpusduelist]

No, not at all. I don't tend to fool around with anyone anymore, whether man or woman.

[Maybe when he was a bit younger and more stressed... but he's been so focused on the war and everything else, he's simply pushed all that aside.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Now it was his turn to tease.]

Oh, really? What a surprise... He came home practically glowing this morning... If that was just from you two playing campfire together, I can't wait to see how he does react if he ever gets laid.

[helpusduelist]

You did say the Ring would never leave him, so I'm sure you'll eventually find out in great detail once it does happen.

[fluffydeathdealer]

As long as it isn't Yugi, I probably won't care too much. But who knows? He'll probably take advantage of our deal to avoid that. He's such a shy thing.

[helpusduelist]

He does seem to be that type, from what little I've seen of him. It's quite cute, though I'd hate to see him try to handle some of the ladies I've seen in court. It can be quite... interesting at times.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Heheh... If he isn't pushed in the right direction, he'll probably never even try to date, let alone court someone.

[helpusduelist]

Perhaps I should make a habit of trying that whenever he's got that day free. I've seen a couple of young women around here, and Pegasus wanted to set up a masquerade at some point... it might be fun to be on the other end for once.

[fluffydeathdealer]

H-heheh! You'll have to tell me how it goes, if you do. I think he'll exercise his right to toss me in a drawer rather than let me see anything to do with that!