[And Henry feels relaxed against him, almost. Unlike the always-alert king feeling he puts out usually.]

Hah... it's hard for him to imagine that others don't think the way he does, is it? I've met a few like that before.

[More soft petting, Henry leaning into Bakura a little.]

And that is where he's wrong, most of all. He is partly right; true respect should not be given out so easily, and must always be earned. But there is a base amount of respect all people should be treated with until they prove that they deserve more or less than that. If you refuse to give even that basic level... then people don't feel inclined to give you respect either, even if you earn it fair and square.

[He leans over, gently placing a kiss on that soft hair, soothingly.]

...By the by...