Kaiba isn't entirely sure how to handle this conversation. He's definitely not the best at encouraging people who are less confident....in fact, in his old life he definitely would've exploited a weakness to stomp through. But they're a team now, and Marik's been a valuable ally all this time, and good to be around.

But how can he help him to be more confident? He closes his eyes in thought for a moment, breathing in and out...and as he opens them and looks up, his eyes drift to the further away Pokémon. He sees King and Anippe happily playing with Oba, and the little slug family reminds him of something important.

"...If you don't believe me, try asking your team. I think I know what their answer will be," he says softly.