[Malik seems to think over this a moment, a nervousness stirring in his chest, but he was confident in Bakura...for the most part. He knew Bakura was manipulative, but so was he. By that logic, Bakura shouldn't trust him either.

When he finally does answer, his words lack his usual arrogance and bite.]

He could have had everything he wanted from me nearly two months ago, but he chose to save my life instead. And then when I'd lost those items he wanted entirely...he still gave them back to me.