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[ is clutching the journal in hand and pacing a line into the ground. stops as soon as he hears kaiba. ]
Kaiba! [ his hair is longer, his voice is higher, he's curvier & bustier, and... this is a disaster. ] Look what's happened. [ pouts. ] We were just trying to fix it. I don't think either of us saw this coming...
Kaiba! [ his hair is longer, his voice is higher, he's curvier & bustier, and... this is a disaster. ] Look what's happened. [ pouts. ] We were just trying to fix it. I don't think either of us saw this coming...
[ ...what. Kaiba's trying not to freak out. He knows that will just make Yugi freak out more. But this is really not helping his problem from earlier. He folds his hands in front of himself, trying for his usual stony expression but missing it by a mile. ]
Who is 'we' and what did they do?
Who is 'we' and what did they do?
[ he's not freaking out as bad as he had been when it first happened, but that's because he had kind of gotten used to things as is. this is just... this is not helping! but at least he's not seeing stars or visions from home or a rainbow of colors too. ]
Yotsuyu. We went to the Alchemy Lab to try to brew a potion, but we didn't realize one of the pages was missing and I think some of the recipe with it. Or just a few important steps. I don't know, but it made me worse. D- Do you think it'll just go away after a while?
Yotsuyu. We went to the Alchemy Lab to try to brew a potion, but we didn't realize one of the pages was missing and I think some of the recipe with it. Or just a few important steps. I don't know, but it made me worse. D- Do you think it'll just go away after a while?
It might, but I'm not well-versed in potions. I'd definitely prefer to secure an antidote, but only if we could be confident in it.
[ He sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose. ]
I don't want to make a rash decision and make things even worse. I know this is...bizarre and uncomfortable, and I want to help you solve it.
I just want to be sure we're doing it the right way. Did either of you keep the pages?
[ He sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose. ]
I don't want to make a rash decision and make things even worse. I know this is...bizarre and uncomfortable, and I want to help you solve it.
I just want to be sure we're doing it the right way. Did either of you keep the pages?
I- I know. But someone had to test it out, and I was the one afflicted by something. I didn't really mind this at the time, n- not really anymore, like I could have waited it out, but if we could make something to help other students... [ that's all he wanted at the time. ]
Bizarre is certainly hitting the nail on the head. I think the book is still in the alchemy lab, b- but like hell am I drinking anything from there again. Kaiba, it was awful.
[ shoulders slump. ] I honestly think I might be better waiting this out, b- but I just... I don't know. [ scrubs his hands over his face. ] I guess I'm just a little worried, y'know, because I feel... weird...
Bizarre is certainly hitting the nail on the head. I think the book is still in the alchemy lab, b- but like hell am I drinking anything from there again. Kaiba, it was awful.
[ shoulders slump. ] I honestly think I might be better waiting this out, b- but I just... I don't know. [ scrubs his hands over his face. ] I guess I'm just a little worried, y'know, because I feel... weird...
I want to fault you for that, but I can't.
[ Kaiba sighs. Hearing that in his voice...it's unsettling. Kaiba straightens, glances down at Yugi, and...what would one of the dweebs do in this situation?
Right. He takes a breath and sets a hand on Yugi's shoulder]
Then we'll wait, and address the professors if that doesn't work. Until then, anyone who tries to cause trouble for you will have to answer to me.
[ Kaiba sighs. Hearing that in his voice...it's unsettling. Kaiba straightens, glances down at Yugi, and...what would one of the dweebs do in this situation?
Right. He takes a breath and sets a hand on Yugi's shoulder]
Then we'll wait, and address the professors if that doesn't work. Until then, anyone who tries to cause trouble for you will have to answer to me.
Edited 2019-03-15 04:31 (UTC)
I know I probably shouldn't have, but somebody was going to have to do, so I figured why not me. [ he didn't really want to subject anybody else to that foul smelling ( and tasting ) potion. ]
[ stiffens at the contact, because it's unexpected, but it takes no more than half a second for him to relax. ] Do you think I'd get in big trouble if I missed a day of class? I'm not really sure I want to face everybody like this.
[ stiffens at the contact, because it's unexpected, but it takes no more than half a second for him to relax. ] Do you think I'd get in big trouble if I missed a day of class? I'm not really sure I want to face everybody like this.
[ A second of attempted-comfort later, he coughs and awkwardly removes his hand. Okay. So he's still not good at this, but he'll get better! It's just...doubly awkward when Yugi takes the form of a very pretty girl. ]
If the professors are that opposed to you missing class, then they'd damn well better fix this mess themselves. But no, I imagine you're not the first person to go through this, so they're probably expecting it.
I'll bring you the notes from our shared classes.
If the professors are that opposed to you missing class, then they'd damn well better fix this mess themselves. But no, I imagine you're not the first person to go through this, so they're probably expecting it.
I'll bring you the notes from our shared classes.
[ it hadn't been a bad attempt. he knows he's trying and, really, that's all that matters. he smiles up at him and reaches to catch his hand as he pulls it away. ] Kaiba, [ he holds it in between both of his. ] thank you. I mean that. I think I said it once before already, but I've really been nothing but trouble. I don't know what it is, but it seems to shadow me. [ he gives an airy chuckle. ] But your help has been invaluable through it all. I'm glad I can count on you. I'll make it up to you, I promise. Friendship is a two way street, and I intend to pull my weight. [ he releases his hand. ]
P- Probably not. [ the only one that's experienced something like this. ] My professor did see me walk straight into the blue cloud, so he knows something's up already. [ so he'll have an excuse, maybe. ] If you wouldn't mind, thank you. I'll have to think of some way to repay you...
P- Probably not. [ the only one that's experienced something like this. ] My professor did see me walk straight into the blue cloud, so he knows something's up already. [ so he'll have an excuse, maybe. ] If you wouldn't mind, thank you. I'll have to think of some way to repay you...
[ And just like that, Yugi holds his attention. Kaiba looks slightly flustered, but...he's fine. He needed to hear that. ]
I know you will. You're the hero between us, after all.
[ He waves off the concern. ]
I'm repaying a long-standing debt to you. But you'll probably have to rescue me again at some point, despite my best efforts. We don't have to rush it.
And I'll make sure you get your work.,
I know you will. You're the hero between us, after all.
[ He waves off the concern. ]
I'm repaying a long-standing debt to you. But you'll probably have to rescue me again at some point, despite my best efforts. We don't have to rush it.
And I'll make sure you get your work.,
[ he flushes at that. ] I don't know if I'd go that far. I think we're all heroes in our own way.
Debt? Kaiba, you don't owe me anything. And you might not realize it, but you've helped me and my friends out of a lot of difficult situations. You helped us find Joey in Battle City when Marik had captured him. You helped free Tea during that same craziness. You gave Atem the courage to stand against Marik's puppet and Slifer. You even helped him defeat Marik by giving him Fiend's Sanctuary. Though you may think all of these things were inconsequential they weren't.
If not for you and Atem I really don't think I'd even be half the person I am today...
Debt? Kaiba, you don't owe me anything. And you might not realize it, but you've helped me and my friends out of a lot of difficult situations. You helped us find Joey in Battle City when Marik had captured him. You helped free Tea during that same craziness. You gave Atem the courage to stand against Marik's puppet and Slifer. You even helped him defeat Marik by giving him Fiend's Sanctuary. Though you may think all of these things were inconsequential they weren't.
If not for you and Atem I really don't think I'd even be half the person I am today...
[ Kaiba froze. At the time during all of those incidents, he'd said something like 'I'm not doing this because I'm joining your little dweeb squad, it's because I have to uphold the reputation of this tournament.' or 'It's because I need to duel you later.'
But when put together like that...maybe he'd never been as cold-hearted as he pretended he was. Maybe some small part of him had been touched by their friendship even then. ]
Ugh. I really have gone soft. And that's largely because of you.
[ He makes a show of rolling his eyes, but gives Yugi's shoulder another squeeze. ]
You brought out the best in me, Yugi, and I don't mean by dueling. Don't sell yourself short.
But when put together like that...maybe he'd never been as cold-hearted as he pretended he was. Maybe some small part of him had been touched by their friendship even then. ]
Ugh. I really have gone soft. And that's largely because of you.
[ He makes a show of rolling his eyes, but gives Yugi's shoulder another squeeze. ]
You brought out the best in me, Yugi, and I don't mean by dueling. Don't sell yourself short.
[ the list goes on, but yugi had thought to share just a bunch that happened in the same span of time, because it might have more of an impact that way. kaiba might have been a real jerk in the distant past, but he, like the rest of them, had grown... whether or not he realized it. yugi was proud of his friends, which included kaiba. the influence they'd all had on each other turned them into better ( and stronger! ) people. ] I don't think so... you're still as strong as ever, Kaiba. [ he playfully puts up his fists. ] You just have a few more weapons in your arsenal, so to speak. [ he lowers them and laughs. ]
I think selling myself short is all I'm capable of. I'm not getting any taller, Kaiba. [ that was a terrible jokeand he should feel bad. ] ... [ since kaiba's hand is on his shoulder yugi decides to hesitantly step forward, pressing himself into kaiba and winding an arm around him for a hug. ] But I'm glad, Kaiba. I knew it was there all along, but I'm glad you've finally come to see it too.
I think selling myself short is all I'm capable of. I'm not getting any taller, Kaiba. [ that was a terrible joke
[ Those jokes are terrible. He chuckles and tells him as such. ]<
You're...heh. You're the worst.
[ It's all in good fun, but just when he's comfortable with where they are, there's a warm weight pressed against his front and a thinner one curled around his back. Yugi's hugging him. What.
Even two weeks ago he would've jerked back in horror, but given what they've shared right now, it might be warranted. Yugis gone through so much, and he's so down on himself today that Kaiba can muster a little compassion.
The hand that had been on Yugi's shoulder drifts around to circle both, while his other arm covers his back. . It's probably not the most comfortable hug Yugi's ever been given, but Kaiba's clearly trying. He snorts softly. ]
There was a maximum hug limit on that friendship contract I drew up. You've just used one.
You're...heh. You're the worst.
[ It's all in good fun, but just when he's comfortable with where they are, there's a warm weight pressed against his front and a thinner one curled around his back. Yugi's hugging him. What.
Even two weeks ago he would've jerked back in horror, but given what they've shared right now, it might be warranted. Yugis gone through so much, and he's so down on himself today that Kaiba can muster a little compassion.
The hand that had been on Yugi's shoulder drifts around to circle both, while his other arm covers his back. . It's probably not the most comfortable hug Yugi's ever been given, but Kaiba's clearly trying. He snorts softly. ]
There was a maximum hug limit on that friendship contract I drew up. You've just used one.
Edited 2019-03-15 07:31 (UTC)
[ look, after everything kaiba had faced he probably needed a hug too, so why not takes this opportunity to make them both feel better. hopefully. kaiba could just as easily shove him off, because hugs weren’t exactly his thing... but he’s glad when he feels his arm come up around him to return it. ]
I never signed anything, Kaiba, and I would never agree to a hug limit. [ he tips his head back and smirks up at him, restablishing space with a step back to avoid makin it awkward. ] But how many were you trying to cap it, huh, one? Two? [ he brings a hand to his mouth to stifle a laugh, which sounds much more like a giggle at this time. ] I guess I’ve used one up though, but it was definitely worth it. [ tugs on his robes a bit, because they’ve gotten pretty uncomfortable, but he expects that to change... eventually. ] Well you know you can always come to me if you’re interested in a hug. Or anything else, really.
I never signed anything, Kaiba, and I would never agree to a hug limit. [ he tips his head back and smirks up at him, restablishing space with a step back to avoid makin it awkward. ] But how many were you trying to cap it, huh, one? Two? [ he brings a hand to his mouth to stifle a laugh, which sounds much more like a giggle at this time. ] I guess I’ve used one up though, but it was definitely worth it. [ tugs on his robes a bit, because they’ve gotten pretty uncomfortable, but he expects that to change... eventually. ] Well you know you can always come to me if you’re interested in a hug. Or anything else, really.
[Of course he wouldn't. Kaiba sighs internally, but will grudgingly admit to himself that it felt nice. Maybe he should have allowed it from Mokuba more often.]
Not likely, but I'll keep that in mind.
[ More likely than you think, Kaiba. ]
Actually, I think I know how you'll repay me. How about another meal?
Not likely, but I'll keep that in mind.
[ More likely than you think, Kaiba. ]
Actually, I think I know how you'll repay me. How about another meal?
[ the fact that he'll keep it in mind is good enough for him! yugi smiles and gives kaiba a nod. ] Sure. [ he spins on his heels and starts heading towards the restaurant they'd drank and eaten at the one time. ] I think I might need a drink besides. [ he's not sure how hungry he is after drinking that horrible alchemic concoction, but he'll see. ]
[ the walk through town is down in relative silence, though yugi soon finds himself yanked backwards, sending him stumbling right into someone's arms. he blinks, feeling his face flush as it's some upperclassman he'd seen once or twice in the halls of the academy. ] H- Hi. [ he's quick to pull back, though the guy doesn't seem to realize that he's yugi and, instead, thinks of him as a new student. ]
Didn't you plan on introducing yourself? No? That's pretty rude. Why don't you make it up to me over dinner.
I, ah, no, that's ok. I'm not interested. [ oh god this was really weird. how come he never got hit on as is! ]
[ but the other student didn't seem to want to take no for an answer. ] Aw, come on. Don't tell me you're with that loser. [ his eyes flicker to kaiba. ] Why don't you lose the zero and get with the hero? [ and as he says that he's taking out his wand and casting a spell to knock kaiba further away from them. ]
[ the walk through town is down in relative silence, though yugi soon finds himself yanked backwards, sending him stumbling right into someone's arms. he blinks, feeling his face flush as it's some upperclassman he'd seen once or twice in the halls of the academy. ] H- Hi. [ he's quick to pull back, though the guy doesn't seem to realize that he's yugi and, instead, thinks of him as a new student. ]
Didn't you plan on introducing yourself? No? That's pretty rude. Why don't you make it up to me over dinner.
I, ah, no, that's ok. I'm not interested. [ oh god this was really weird. how come he never got hit on as is! ]
[ but the other student didn't seem to want to take no for an answer. ] Aw, come on. Don't tell me you're with that loser. [ his eyes flicker to kaiba. ] Why don't you lose the zero and get with the hero? [ and as he says that he's taking out his wand and casting a spell to knock kaiba further away from them. ]
[ What a lowlife. Kaiba is about to whip him upside the head when he finds himself flung back, slamming painfully into the dirt. And that's another session of cleaning-spell practice for this robe.
Kaiba pushes himself up onto his knees and draws a small glyph on the ground, hiding his wand arm under his robe so it's not quite so obvious what he's doing. He'd love to rip his tongue out...but that could get him expelled, probably, so he'll settle for disabling his voice for an hour or so.
Give 'em hell, Yugi.]
Kaiba pushes himself up onto his knees and draws a small glyph on the ground, hiding his wand arm under his robe so it's not quite so obvious what he's doing. He'd love to rip his tongue out...but that could get him expelled, probably, so he'll settle for disabling his voice for an hour or so.
Give 'em hell, Yugi.]
Kaiba! [ he tries to go see if he's alright when he's grabbed. again. he frowns, tugged back into the upperclassman who looks like he's about to say something, but when his mouth moves nothing happens. yugi quirks his head, but whatever. he needs to say things to cast spells, so this is his chance. ]
[ he calls his wand in an instant, shoving the guy back and casting his own force push spell, but that's not going to be enough. he draws a few intricate sigils with his wand, chanting something under his breath before several chains appear to bind him. the kid struggles in vain and though yugi could probably call it quits he's pretty irritated, especially since he feels strangely vulnerable right now. though he's not the best in modification he uses it to encapsulate the kid in a bubble, which is then sent hurtling back to the school with another force push spell. ]
[ this is why he wanted to hide. he remembers when he'd been picked on at school and though he's come a long, long, long way he still can't stand that sort of thing. he grips his wand tightly, hand trembling as his gaze drops. ] ...
[ he calls his wand in an instant, shoving the guy back and casting his own force push spell, but that's not going to be enough. he draws a few intricate sigils with his wand, chanting something under his breath before several chains appear to bind him. the kid struggles in vain and though yugi could probably call it quits he's pretty irritated, especially since he feels strangely vulnerable right now. though he's not the best in modification he uses it to encapsulate the kid in a bubble, which is then sent hurtling back to the school with another force push spell. ]
[ this is why he wanted to hide. he remembers when he'd been picked on at school and though he's come a long, long, long way he still can't stand that sort of thing. he grips his wand tightly, hand trembling as his gaze drops. ] ...
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