Two for one special! [Dark & Yugi]

[awishforfriends]

[With an arcade room in the Campus now, there's no way Yugi wouldn't be there. He's a little late, maybe, but he's definitely set up shop there for today, occasionally moving from game to game once he's finished playing the one he was at before.

Of course, being Yugi, there's no way he'd keep this all to himself, which means he and his other self are swapping control every so often, making finding either of them just a matter of waiting... or coming into the arcade at the right time.]


((OOC: Since I didn't want to make two posts but wanted to play them both, here's a choice for you! You can either specify which of the Yugis you want to meet (the normal one or his "other personality," Dark), or you can just leave it up to me to pick! Just remember that Dark... doesn't take kindly to people who try to actually hurt Yugi, or himself.))

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[fluffydeathdealer]

...I was actually more concerned about the other me... but that's a good question too.

[awishforfriends]

I haven't said anything about of either of them yet. I'm going to tell him about the other me, but... Do you want me to tell him about the other you, too?

[fluffydeathdealer]

...

I don't know. It... can't really be hidden unless 'he' agrees to leave Jounouchi alone and stay out of sight. But Jounouchi-kun... might not be happy to know about that.

He doesn't like... spirits.

[awishforfriends]

I know.

But I think it'll be okay! Jounouchi-kun's a good person, and I know we'll all be friends, so...

[fluffydeathdealer]

[His fingers tremble on the joystick.]

...I... hope so.

[Please... It's bad enough being forgotten, but please let them all be able to be friends again...]

I really, really hope so!

[awishforfriends]

[He notices that trembling, so when he speaks again, it's with a surprising amount of strength.]

We will! I'm sure of it, no matter what!

And I'm always going to be your friend, Ryou-kun! Remember? I promised!

[fluffydeathdealer]

Yugi-kun...

[fluffydeathdealer]

[The trembling eases and he relaxes a little. That was right... Yugi was Yugi, even now. He could trust him.]

Un, I remember! It really makes me happy...

If you think it'll be alright, then... let him know. I'd rather he was warned.

[awishforfriends]

I will. And I'll make sure he knows how important a friend Ryou-kun is, too! So don't worry, okay?

I'm not... really that strong or brave, but this is something I can do!

[fluffydeathdealer]

You're wrong, Yugi-kun...

You're one of the bravest and strongest people I know. And I definitely won't worry.

[awishforfriends]

Ah, really?

[Great, Ryou, now he seems embarrassed.]

But I can't really do anything like Jounouchi-kun can... or you.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Jounouchi-kun is strong. But Yugi-kun is strong too. Maybe not physically... but you're strong inside. Maybe stronger in the time I know you... but strong here too.

I... really admire you.

[awishforfriends]

[Oh geeze stop it, he's not used to this. Yugi scratches his cheek, clearly flattered but now far more embarrassed.]

Ryou-kun is strong, too! I mean... you deal with that other you all the time, and you're still Ryou-kun! You're still nice and friendly, and you're still my important friend.

So you're not weak either.

[fluffydeathdealer]

Sankyuu~. [Now he's the embarrassed one. Rubbing the back of his head, he looks away.]

It's kind of hard to think of myself as anything else but weak, but I've been trying really hard to get stronger lately.

[awishforfriends]

Well... let's both promise to not think of ourselves like that, okay? You say I'm strong, and I think you're strong... so even if we're not as strong as someone else, we're not weak!

1/2

[fluffydeathdealer]

Un! I agree!

[fluffydeathdealer]

No matter how much you dress it up, a vessel is still just a vessel.

[The cold tones slip out easily as the spirit settles into control.]

Both you and he are on the bottom of the rung of power. Rather than comforting yourself with lies, you should focus on getting stronger. The weak are always tools of the strong.

[awishforfriends]

[Bakura! Yugi jumps, then frowns -- about as close to a scowl as he can get -- and doesn't budge.]

You're wrong! Ryou-kun is really strong, and a lot stronger than you! You're more powerful than us, but that's something different. It's not a lie at all... it's true! And I won't back down because of you!

[fluffydeathdealer]

...what is this nonsense you're spouting? There's no difference between being stronger and being more powerful. My will is stronger than his. My power is greater than his. No matter how much training he does, he can never compare.

And he'd never do that training if I didn't allow him to.

You call that strong?

1/2

[awishforfriends]

I do. Because even after everything you've done to him, he's still Ryou. There is a difference, and there always will be! You can't take being Ryou away from him, no matter what you try to do!

[adarkjudge]

[And that would be the chain of the Ring being grabbed as Dark yanks Bakura forward, going almost nose to nose with him.]

You can say you're as powerful as you want, Yokai-kun~. But remember what I'm more than capable of doing, hm?

[Despite the usual teasing note, there's very present ice in his voice. Ryou is important to him, Bakura... it wouldn't be wise to threaten him again.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

...Yo, other Yugi.

[ohcrapwhyishehere]

If you think I'm bothered by threats, you don't know me very well. But I guess arguing with you is pointless since your other self probably won't remember it.

Though, Yugi... [He lifts a hand to grasp the chain, trying to tug it out of Yugi's grip. It's hurting his neck... one of the problems with the new fastening.]

What I do with my host is none of your business. If you interfere, you'll make an enemy of me for sure. It'd be a shame to ruin our amicable relationship~!

[Now please let go of him.]

[adarkjudge]

[Dark only smiles, a cruel, nasty smile that Bakura himself might be all too aware of.]

Who said I was trying to bother you? I'm only giving you a warning... that's fair, isn't it?

[Nope, he's not letting go of the chain. Instead, he's going to lean back and pull it a little more, if he can.]

It's plenty of my business, Yokai-kun~. Ryou is my friend...

[His voice goes cold and icy, none of the playful or sultry tone in it any longer.]

And you know what happens to people who trespass on the hearts of my friends.

[fluffydeathdealer]

[The tugging is enough to pull him forward and he falls straight off of Ryou's chair and onto Dark.]

Oi-!

[Tch, this is closer than he ever wanted to be to the Pharaoh's future vessel... But as awkward as this is, the threat is enough to send chills down his spine in a very bad way. He doesn't have the power he wants yet... and while he can penalty game too, it doesn't seem like it'll work all that well against this guy.]

Bastard...

[Some day he'll destroy you...]

What the hell do you think you're doing?! Let go of me!

[adarkjudge]

[Dark quirks an eyebrow, but the usual playful look on his face is gone, and his grip on the chain is closer to a master about to lay some heavy punishment on his misbehaving dog.]

I think I'm just making sure you know where you're treading, Yokai-kun. You're fun to play with, but I won't tolerate anything you do to Ryou.

Understand~?

[He yanks on the chain, intending to send a painful jolt through Bakura.]