ANNOUNCEMENT 005

[intercom_voice]

[The buzzing of an intercom coming to life that you've all undoubtedly have come to know and love can be heard throughout the entire campus again.]

For the record, 'property damage' includes smashing the intercoms I've so graciously provided you all with as a means to communicate with me. In case you hadn't realized.

[She clears her throat.]

Now then, I hope that little blackout didn't keep you all from being productive. Sharpen those minds!

[And then the feed ends.]

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Comments

[fluffydeathdealer]

That's kind of terrifying... that type of tolerance for sugar.

[Says the man who ENJOYS DRINKING BLOOD.]

But, you've entertained me quite a bit. If you're willing to use that 'fondness' to tolerate me a little longer and wait for me to see to these burns, I'll treat you to some of Ryou's desserts.

No poison, I promise.

[helpusduelist]

Funny. Eleanor said the same thing.

[He just chuckles, not bothered by it. Henry nods a little bit, though, stretching again with a murmur.]

That depends entirely on who will be the one seeing to the burns. I'd still rather avoid Malik if possible.

[fluffydeathdealer]

It'll have to be me. Malik's out of the apartment, I think.

[The Ring glows, pointing away from the building.]

Yeah... he's nowhere near.

[What a pain...]

[helpusduelist]

I'd be happy to treat them, if you have the supplies. I'm hardly a medic, but I know enough to handle tending healing wounds.

[fluffydeathdealer]

[...huh. Works for him!]

Yeah, I've got plenty. I've been stockpiling medical supplies, since all three of us are so prone to getting hurt. If you're sure, I'll take you up on that. It's irritating trying to reach these things.

[helpusduelist]

I don't see why not. It isn't as if I've had no training or shy away from such things. I've had my share of terrible, scarring wounds myself, after all.

Lead the way.

[fluffydeathdealer]

[He nods, leading him in silence to the empty apartment... actually locked for once.]

Kh... I forgot, with that kid constantly dropping in, I needed to start locking the door.

[Where the hell are those keys... Got them. Opening the door, he half-expects to see the brat in the room anyway, and is relieved when he isn't greeted by a boy in red waving cheerfully.]

Welcome.

[helpusduelist]

"That kid?"

[He follows Bakura in, glancing around a little tensely. At least he doesn't have to worry about Malik too much...]

Picked up a friend, did you?

[fluffydeathdealer]

No, Ryou did.

Some stray from the Duel Academy. He followed Ryou home and keeps dropping in at random to eat all our food and demand duels.

[Speaking of which, he's just going to check the fridge.]

Good, looks like he didn't climb in through the window while I was out. It seems even he has limits to how much intrusion he'll offer.

[helpusduelist]

[...snrk.]

Sounds more like Ryou adopted a dog than anything else.

[fluffydeathdealer]

He's something like a puppy... and the type that's even willing to act like a fangirl over me, despite his lack of liking me.

It'd be cute if it wasn't irritating. Ryou and he got the absurd idea that I'd be less grouchy if I duelled more often, so he's been springing that on me too.

[helpusduelist]

Well, you could certainly use something to lift your spirits a bit more often, I'd say. It's cute that they worry over you.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Like hell! There's no way Ryou is worried about me. Besides, I can find my own entertainment. I don't need schoolboys to do it for me.

But at least it's allowing me to get more used to this deck.

[helpusduelist]

...Taking a guess... would this happen to be Judai Yuki?

[Going to dig around and find your supplies, brb.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

...

You've got it first try.

Make yourself at home, I'm going to quickly take a shower first. It's more of a pain to do it afterwards.

[Good luck, Henry. They're under the couch... He won't be long anyway before he's back out, not bothering with a shirt since he'd need to take it off for the bandaging.]

[helpusduelist]

I met him and I can't imagine anyone else you could be talking of, unless there's someone worse than him around here.

[Well, if they aren't in the open, they're hidden, and so the couch spot is found without too much difficulty. By the time Bakura comes out of his shower, Henry is set up, ready to go.]

Take a seat, if you please.

[fluffydeathdealer]

I hope not! One of him is troublesome enough. Honestly... Ryou brings home the oddest people.

[He sinks down into a chair, as obedient as a child.]

You have but to ask.

[helpusduelist]

[Henry gets to work, fingers moving with the practice of someone used to helping treat wounds. The burns are looking slightly better, at least, though they still worry him immensely, if only for Ryou's sake.

And perhaps a little of his own. What a fearsome monster...]

Still, it's cute, in a way.

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Bakura bears it with ill grace. Though the wounds on his limbs are practically reduced to scars, no longer even needing the bandages as long as they're cared for, the worse wounds are uncomfortable still. Especially the one Malik ground his shoe into. Despite that, he doesn't make a sound, simply enduring it.]

What is?

[helpusduelist]

That Judai must adore Ryou as much as Ryou adores him.

[Henry is doing his best to make it as painless as possible, carefully checking everything in the supplies to make sure he's tending them properly, but he's used to patching up soldiers; the endurance is appreciated.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

They only met recently, yet they seem like adoring friends already. Like draws to like... Even if they're opposing forces, they seem to stabilize one another a little. Even after such a short time.

How strange... I'll never understand children like those.

[As childish as he may be, Bakura has an unending level of patience and tolerance when he's willing to call on it. He might as well be any ordinary adult, with how calmly he speaks.]

As annoying as he is, I'll tolerate the boy. My host needs more friends.

[helpusduelist]

[It's interesting, to see the difference when he feels like being patient. Henry may be dancing with the devil, but it's one that's well worth the burns that can come.]

It seems to, yes. Similar and opposite, they can call strongly when certain points are hit.

[Henry smiles a little at the last part, giving Bakura a fond look. He's proud of you!]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Bakura's adult moments are rarely shown, and rarer around others who would appreciate them. But he doesn't seem to be coming out of this one quickly. He raises an eyebrow at that look.]

...what? It's true. Children should enjoy their youth, and being shut up here with just Malik and I isn't the life I'd want for my child, if I had one.

[helpusduelist]

Oh, I imagine not. I just hadn't expected you to be so paternal... or even want a child, really.

[fluffydeathdealer]

...I don't. But I know what I'd want if I did. And this sort of isolation isn't good for anyone... even my master.

[Gah, stop using the wrong form of the word, self.]