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

pretend this is not ridiculously late

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[Henry huffs an amused breath, mouth quirking into a half-smile.]

Our lack of them aside, I cannot think Rey would be best pleased with the muck of keeping horses inside for any length of time.

[It's a pity the mopeds are too slow; he's absolutely considered them before while in his cups.]

'Tis a good undertaking. Aught that brings us together can only be a boon.

you're fine buddy

[puzzlingly]

「Oh, right, horses... They are nice until you have to clean. Not that he ever had to clean but, you know. The brand new mopeds aren't that bad, though...」

I'm glad you think so too. Often people get too warped up in the bad things and forget to live a little.

「He knows this, he, himself, is his main example.」

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[Henry dips his head in acknowledgement of the point; that certainly cannot be denied.]

And somehow this place is almost as dreary as the cave was.

[Henry raises a hand, briefly touching his knuckles to his mouth.]

If you wish it, I can donate a chess set to your cause. Maketh and I oft played but these days it merely gathers dust in my apartment.

[puzzlingly]

There is some sun at least.

「More than just some but... anyway, that makes Atem widen his eyes in surprise

He knows certain someone who will absolutely love the idea of not using made up pieces, but he also knows Maketh was close to Henry's heart, those kind of mementos should probably not given away.」

Are you sure?

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[Henry huffs a short laugh at the former comment — too much sun, if you ask him, but he's not from a hot place.]

I am. 'Tis meant to be played.

[puzzlingly]

「That makes Atem beam, there is no such thing as too much sun!」

Thank you, Henry, I will take good care of it.

「It will also be used regularly, hopefully, if Kaiba doesn't flip the table every time he loses.」

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[Henry nods.]

When is convenient for me to deliver it?

[puzzlingly]

Any day you're not too busy with the guard. Maybe we can have a little match.

「He needs to keep those strategies sharp.」

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Rarely am I as busy as I would choose to be. I shall come by later.

[He briefly smirks.]

And I will claim that match, too.

[puzzlingly]

I'll be waiting.

「Waaah, Kaiba will hopefully be grateful for a real chess board and not one made from trash!」

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'Til then.

[And he ends the feed.]