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It's a tough battle, and Kaiba's first proper test as a Trainer. Mizuchi had retaliated against being blown away, Zephyra had shown off her agile grace, King and Mothra had pitched in where they could....but it came down to Leizi, the Raichu who loved to hang ten.

She'd expertly zapped the Pidgeot to slow it down, dished out her little jolts...and with some evasive maneuvers she'd managed to keep out ahead and best the bird. Kaiba rushed to her side to give her a potion, and there was an immediate effect: she started twirling on her little surfboard-tail all around the arena. That was fun!

Kaiba stepped forward to receive his first Indigo League badge from Falkner, thanked him for the opportunity somewhat awkwardly (hey, still working on the grace thing), then walked back toward Marik with Leizi floating at his side. He smiled at his friend.

"...guess dinner's on me tonight, huh?" A little teasing laugh, but it's clearly an offer.

[Marik's been in town most of the day, oblivious to just who's arrived. He's writing down battle notes and trying to strategize for what he saw at the Violet City Gym, chilling at one of the cafés with Chenzira while Kaiba's at the beach. Deciding it's probably a good time to meet up, he gives him a ring.]

Hey. You still at the beach? Want me to grab you a smoothie or something?

[It's a bit later in the day. Marik hasn't done or said anything out of the ordinary despite Leizi's little announcement to the network the other day. He knows Kaiba's similar to him and would rather no one make a big deal out of it, so he won't.

Still. He had gotten his friend a present. Having managed to snag the damaged coat from his pack with little notice, Marik snuck off with it a month ago to get it remade at one of the tailor shops in Goldenrod while they were there. It was finally ready and had been delivered to Azalea during their stay there forthe gym challenge. Marik kept it in his pack ever since.

Seeing as they're not doing anything particularly important right now, the Egyptian approaches Kaiba.]

Hey.

[He waits until the other looks up and holds out a nicely wrapped flat box, trying not to look sheepish. Getting items for others from a battle convention is one thing. Getting personalized gifts for someone you consider your best friend is another.]

... Here.

[Kaiba will find... inside the box is a perfect replica of his favorite white trench coat.]

[All he's getting is just a picture of the fluffy hisuian growlithe who is currently curled up with an equally fluffy vulpix in what seems to be a Pokemon center.

That's it, that's the context. Enjoy that, Kaiba.]

[Although the two have been in correspondence throughout his journey, Marik's very happy to have Kaiba return to civilization again after so long. Sure, he knows the brunette is fully capable of taking care of himself but he still worries. As soon as he spots the other Marik rushes over, followed by Oba and Chen.

Before the tomb keeper can throw his arms around his friend, Oba flings himself at Kaiba instead. Right for his face. So he can get sloppy Goomy kisses.]

... Oba! I told you not to jump on him!

[Too busy smooching and nuzzling.

Marik shakes his head before returning his attention to the other.]

How was your trip back down?

[ Kaiba's still busy, preparing for his final gym challenge push, but training's going well with his newer team members. At least he thinks it is. He makes it a habit to check in on their home daily as the breeding project progresses.

So it's time to call Kisara. Ring, ring. ]

...I'm on my way back. Has Kuri made any more holes in the walls?

[Kaiba gets a call and when he answers, he's greeted to the sight of Marik pacing angrily, muttering under his breath. Before the other teen can even speak, the tomb keeper whips towards the feed and begins hissing loudly through gritted teeth.]

Can you believe the audacity?! Did you see that interview?! How dare the natives do this to me! I- I'll-

[Kaiba is then treated to a barrage of very angry sounding Arabic words which eventually shifts into ancient Egyptian - and that's when the other teenager can understand him fully thanks to soul and rebirth shenanigans combined with the lessons Marik gave him. It's a very... colorful speech. Filled with very nice things being said about the raceway and the owner.

Really, it's just him cursing very creatively and wishing various curses on everyone. All while pacing madly back and forth. Chen watches him from the futon with a frown. Not even he can blame his trainer for being so upset.

This goes on for about a minute or so before he finally simmers down, panting from his long rant and shaking slightly with angry.]

... Sorry. I needed to get that off my chest. I'm just so... Ghhhhh....

Edited 2023-05-08 20:26 (UTC)

September 14th: Zephyr Badge Get!

Sept 26th: Network, after Kaiba's conversation with Atem

October 25th: Birthday Present

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Viridian City, after Kaiba's Mt. Silver expedition

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May 7th - After the broadcast - private/video;