duel 6. ( video. )

[puzzlingly]

「He's been stalling on this for a while now, not sure of how to address it any longer, back then, when he first had learned about it, he was angry, frustrated, but now, not so much, he just wants answers. Might as well do this before there is more people coming into the city.

He looks thoughtful, mostly, as he stares idly at the camera not caring to hide the Millennium Eye stuck in his left socket as he did when they took pictures at Delmar's home. If everything went right, this would be the last time he would be seen wearing that creepy eye.」

Since everyone seems to be on the topic lately, I might as well remind you that there is a murderer among us. One that remains unpunished.

「Or so he thinks. He cannot keep wondering any longer, he needs to know. He needs to make sure there isn't someone running around killing people just because they think it's right. If that's the case.」

You, the one who killed Yukari, he might have deserved what you did to him, you made him pay for what he did, but you don't have my gratitude for it. Don't think you can hide forever. I will find you, no matter what it takes. And I will make you pay on his behalf.

「The tiredness in his voice, the aloofness in the way he speaks, the passion lacking in his usually prideful speech, doesn't quite make up for a good threat, maybe it's is not intended that way, but, it doesn't mean he's less determined about it. He will find them, he will read every person's mind in this city with the Millenium Eye if he has to. He can, why not simply do it?」

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Voice

[fracturedbeauty]

[First sign that something's off: This isn't video. And the fact that he's trying so hard (and failing) to suppress his frustration is very evident in his voice. He's thoroughly flustered and has no idea what to do with this. Why are you like this, Atem?]

Atem-sama, I am quite thoroughly capable of exacting my own revenge, if I so see fit. This course of action truly isn't necessary.

Voice

[puzzlingly]

「Because, shut up.」

Revenge? Is this what you think it is, Yukari?

Voice

[fracturedbeauty]

If you are making someone pay on another's behalf, what other path could it be? If I wish for punishment to be meted out for my death, I will do so myself. I'm certainly not so defenseless, do not mistake my former folly for being incapable.

[This isn't really about his appearing as an unnecessary damsel in distress. This is about the fact that you're going out of your way for him. Not that he'll admit that ever.]

Don't you think I would have done so by now if I so willed it? I had time and opportunity to do so before I made you my King.

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[hotspurred]

[Henry frowns at what he sees and hears, since thus far he's only encountered Atem's kindness. He speaks sharply.]

Do not kill or torment anyone.

Voice

[puzzlingly]

I know you more than capable. This is not about questioning your abilities, it's bringing someone to justice, someone who deserves it, regardless of your involvement.

「Justice and revenge, there is a very fine line between them, however.」

I need to know why they did it. I need to know if they would do it again. Revenge for the sake of revenge is no what I seek.

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[puzzlingly]

I will not. Death is useless here, and I would never land a finger on anyone.

「Haven't you seen him? He's smol. It is subjective, though, he only chose the medium, it was people who always ended up deciding their own torment.」

[hotspurred]

Useless.

[Henry echoes flatly with disapproval; just because Hope resurrects others it does not make death something to treat lightly.]

Swear that you will not. Too many present here are willing to consider torture, and such evils leave a stain on one's soul.

[puzzlingly]

「Death is everything but a light topic for him, which is why killing anyone here is useless, almost meaningless, there is no significance in what a soul goes through afterwards, simply stored back into their restored vessels as if nothing had happened, it doesn't mean killing someone else should go unpunished.」

I never considered torture as a fitting punishment for one's crimes, it only brings more hate. But if eases your mind, I swear I will not kill anyone, I swear I will not torment them either.

「Again, if they chose to torment themselves... It was a different tale.」

I seek justice, Henry. Not revenge.

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[ghoulaid]

soooo you wanna make somebody pay
but you aint gonna dust em
and you aint gonna beat em up
what are you gonna do then? make em write Im Real Sorry x100? is that how ppl are punished around here

( text )

[puzzlingly]

what is it to you?

[ghoulaid]

wonderin
mosta you are soft & there aint police

[puzzlingly]

heard it all before
that doesnt mean you can go around killing others

video; private

[aroundthecoroner]

[Right. This is exactly what he needs right now. For a moment, he considers just saying he did it to the whole network. Let them kill him or whatever, he doesn't care. But he's not quite that far gone. He has the wherewithal to hit the private filter before he starts talking.]

I'm not hiding from you, I'm right here. And I didn't do it for your gratitude.

[He looks maybe a little worse for wear, like he's been in a fight or hasn't slept in days or both. His eyes still have an unnatural blue glow to them, more visible in the gloom of his apartment.]

[action]

[whip_poor_will]

[Ravine doesn't even bother engaging in banter over these phones. It's not really her style, anyway.

[Instead she manifests in the room, out the corner of Atem's real eye, her weightless posture allowing her to sit over a table without so much as a creak. She's not afraid of the Item lodged into his other, as she has nothing to hide anyway.]

Don't you think you have been doing more than your fair share of work around here?

[Expression composed and tones level, one might wonder if she was witness at all to Atem's display of Liam Neeson-esque threats.]

video

[am_i_a_monster]

[Abigail stares at the video for a moment. He looks different without the gold and the crown from the dream. But one thing seems the same.

You play the part of judge and jury when you're awake too.

[ghoulaid]

well somebody did
so now what

video; private

[puzzlingly]

「For the briefest moment, Atem doesn't recognize Michael in the screen. It takes him but a second, because of the gloomy environment, because of the state he is in — and those eyes, what's up with those eyes? — but that voice, remembers it well.

He freezes and pales, his eyes wide open from when realization when his words hit. He talked to him, he told him who had attacked him! He... Had it been his fault?!」

Mi... Michael?

「No, no, it must be a joke. The guy couldn't even talk to him directly! He was there with Delmar and the rest! This is not... this is not what he expected.

What was he expecting, though? A monster? Someone easier to judge?」

[puzzlingly]

i play a game with them
thats all

[audio]

[synthedick]

[Given his usual surveillance over the network, Nick sees just about everything that passes across it in the open. While he lets a lot go without comment, there are some remarks to which he can't help but respond.]

Then what will you do to them?

[He heard that shift in tone, Atem. And he doesn't like it.]

[ghoulaid]

what the fuck kinda game. that sounds real weird yknow

[puzzlingly]

any kind of game

[ghoulaid]

thought torture was out??

video

[puzzlingly]

「Oh, hello. He remember her, very much so. Can't help but feel a itty bitty guity he never got around to apologize about that dream. But here we are again.」

What can I say, I like playing.

[puzzlingly]

since when are games torture?

「cough」

[ghoulaid]

since you made em sound ominous as shit???? i mean are you really gonna play spoons with em
cuz i doubt it