duel 7. ( video. )

[puzzlingly]

「Atem hasn't made a network post ever since he was still wearing that strange golden eye, which, is long gone by now, so, there he is, with an important question, for him, at least.」

Ever since I got here I've heard people asking, what do people do here for fun? I was one of those people too, and honestly, the answers were lacking, they still are. Maybe we should change that.

As some of you know there is a casino on the second floor of the Speakeasy, and while gambling can pretty fun, it might not be for everyone. I wish to add all sort of games that everyone can enjoy. So, please, tell me about the games you know, the ones from your homes, what did you use to play for fun? Henry, I'm sorry, we cannot fit a jousting competition in there, 「Sorry dude, 」 but I will try my best to bring something else.

I know there are more pressing matters at hand, but there always are, there always will be something else, and this is what some of us might need right now, a different let-out that's not just fighting, maybe just for relaxation, for fun, for the excitement of the competition, or even to make new friends over a game you enjoy. There is no better feeling than it.

「Kaiba, he's looking at you, not every damn game has to end on someone dying.」

Ah-- there used to be poker nights too, we might as well bring back that tradition, 「Hats off to you, Firo, wherever you are.」 and, if you can beat me at it, you might get a prize. Actually... 「He smirks, smugly.」 if any of you can beat me at a game of your choosing, you may get a little something.

「You are not getting a damn thing, he's the bloody King of Games, bitches.」

Don't forget the Welcome Dance Night at the Speakeasy, we are eager to see you there.

「He adds with a warm smile, and the feed ends.」

Comments

[puzzlingly]

I don't have the magical artifact that allowed me to do so with me anymore.

[fadeling]

Did it get lost?

[puzzlingly]

Not quite, but it's not here anyway.

[fadeling]

Oh. .[He probably can't find it, then.]

I could try to listen. If you want me to.

[puzzlingly]

I'd appreciate it.

[fadeling]

It's good to hear your friends when they can't talk to you. I don't mind helping.

[puzzlingly]

Where shall we meet?

「He's nothing if a little eager.」

[fadeling]

Where you want. I can get inside.

[puzzlingly]

I'm home right now. Hmm, make yourself at ... home, I guess?

[fadeling]

Alright. [He's there a moment later, appearing seemingly out of nothing. One day someone will teach him to knock.]

Hello.

[puzzlingly]

「That's fine, he knows Cole does these things, he also invited him over, even if it is strange, he's got just another friend who does that too.」

Hey, Cole. You thirsty or something?

[fadeling]

[He appreciates that very much.]

No. I don't need it.

[puzzlingly]

「He had wondered about that...

Meanwhile, he makes a little gesture for Cole to take a seat at the couch, and Atem sits on the other side. Then, he pulls his deck from it's case, giving it a little look before handling it to him. It is impossibly dear to him, if Cole can sense that. What he will find, however, might not be anything that Cole may be used to, but cards with pictures and little instructions underneath. And whatever Cole may or not hear coming from them, there three in particular that are the loudest.」

[fadeling]

The faces are different. Where did they come from?

[puzzlingly]

Home? Not sure it'll make any sense to you if I explain.

[fadeling]

The faces come from somewhere. Is it the same as the whispers?

[puzzlingly]

I think so.

[fadeling]

Did you ask?

[puzzlingly]

It didn't occur to me.

「He's not even sure what he means... as always.」

[fadeling]

[He's used to that, at least.]

If they talk they listen too.

[puzzlingly]

「It's debatable.」

I just want to know if they are happy...

「Is that weird? Must be weird. He doesn't care.」

[fadeling]

[It's not weird to Cole, at least.]

It's harder to hear them, but they whisper. I think they are.