A Yuugi with many faces

Eventually, her stomach growling made her put the games in a pile, gently shuffling them and picking one at random. The one she’d picked happened to be a fighting game, but it looked like it had more to it than than most games in the genre, and luck hadn’t failed her before, so she set that one down before putting the rest away.

Moving through to the kitchen to join him, she smiled when she came in just in time to hear the kettle finish boiling, checking the cupboard above to find several kinds of teas. Grandpa had actually chosen a good variety, and she bit her lip before choosing a simple green tea, picking out a mug and setting up the tea to steep.

He then thought about it and murmured “The reason there is alot of burgers is because I tend to eat alot of them. They are my favourite food” before Yuugi asked “What is your favourite food, Ryou?” curious as maybe he could learn to make whatever it happens to be. 

Happily taking a burger, she placed it on her plate along with some fried vegetables, looking up at her companion when he started speaking. Smiling, she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, blushing slightly at the question. “Cream puffs, actually. I’m not sure whether they even count as a food, but they’re my favourite.”

He put his can of soda down, opening it up after he sat back down. He started to eat his burgers, happily eating them as he made sure to eat his vegetables in between so that he would remember to eat then and not just fill up on burgers. 

Well, technically, she could. They were going to be married, after all, and considering their shared obsession, she wasn’t finding that quite as scary as she had at first. For now. She wouldn’t think about the other implications just yet.

Looking back at Yuugi, she blinked, pausing. There was one game that she really enjoyed, but… Then again, he did give me the necromancer’s mask, there’s no way he could have bought that without at least being aware of what game that’s from…

Once he had the games laid out he went to the kitchen and started to get things ready to cook. He noticed some hamburger meat in the fridge and decided to work with that. He checked for buns but made sure to make other sides then again he knew not everyone liked burgers as much as him. He’d have to learn her favourite food sooner or later. 

Yuugi was lightly hummed different theme songs while he was cooking, one of them being for Legends of the Lost. He’d stop when or if the other came into the room to ask questions. He was making some rice and some fried vegetables to go with the burgers. The rice was in case she didn’t want a bun, plus it could put away to be used later. 

Eventually, her stomach growling made her put the games in a pile, gently shuffling them and picking one at random. The one she’d picked happened to be a fighting game, but it looked like it had more to it than than most games in the genre, and luck hadn’t failed her before, so she set that one down before putting the rest away.

Moving through to the kitchen to join him, she smiled when she came in just in time to hear the kettle finish boiling, checking the cupboard above to find several kinds of teas. Grandpa had actually chosen a good variety, and she bit her lip before choosing a simple green tea, picking out a mug and setting up the tea to steep.

He then thought about it and murmured "The reason there is alot of burgers is because I tend to eat alot of them. They are my favourite food" before Yuugi asked "What is your favourite food, Ryou?" curious as maybe he could learn to make whatever it happens to be. 

At the sudden appearance of Grandpa, she blinked before tilting her head, watching the exchange with no small amount of curiosity. If this was only half of Yuugi’s game collection (and the thought that he had even more was absolutely amazing), why did he only have these ones out?

Smiling at the older male when he mentioned teas, she nodded, quietly murmuring a ‘thank you’, even though that didn’t even begin to scratch the surface. She’d only met him today, for spirits’ sakes, and he’d shown more parental tendencies than she’d seen from her father in her entire life.

"Well I guess it depends on what kind of genre your in the mood for and what kind of story you want. If you tell me something you might think sounds fun, I can pick a few games that you might like from what I have" Yuugi said with a grin. He was pretty good at picking games from descriptions like that, it was one of his many talents. 

Well, technically, she could. They were going to be married, after all, and considering their shared obsession, she wasn’t finding that quite as scary as she had at first. For now. She wouldn’t think about the other implications just yet.

Looking back at Yuugi, she blinked, pausing. There was one game that she really enjoyed, but… Then again, he did give me the necromancer’s mask, there’s no way he could have bought that without at least being aware of what game that’s from…

Once he had the games laid out he went to the kitchen and started to get things ready to cook. He noticed some hamburger meat in the fridge and decided to work with that. He checked for buns but made sure to make other sides then again he knew not everyone liked burgers as much as him. He'd have to learn her favourite food sooner or later. 

Yuugi was lightly hummed different theme songs while he was cooking, one of them being for Legends of the Lost. He'd stop when or if the other came into the room to ask questions. He was making some rice and some friend vegetables to go with the burgers. The rice was in case she didn't want a bun, plus it could put away to be used later. 

It was so strange, moving out of the blue like this, but exciting at the same time. Her father never really had been around much to begin with, and even when he was he barely acknowledged her. They ate separately, lived separate lives, and the only time he talked to her was to check on her schoolwork or lecture her on her gaming tendencies.

It would be nice, to have some freedom for a change.

Ryou stared at her new home as they pulled up, pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t an apartment like she’d expected. She didn’t see Yuugi when she walked in, quickly finding her room and looking around while the movers brought her belongings in. It had a large bookshelf, much to her delight, and she made a mental note to thank Yu- Grandpa, because she knew it wouldn’t have been her father’s idea.

On one half of the Tv stand was all of Yuugi’s games, that the boy was willing to share that he had, for the different consoles that were out there. It included some recently released horror games, though it was clear that the rpg’s had gotten more attention due to the slight wear on them. 

Grandpa popped up in the living room as he clapped his grandson on the back “Why don’t you bring out the other half of your games?” The old man teased as Yuugi blushed and shouted a disgruntled ‘Grandpa!’ as the old man just laughed lightly. Grandpa walked over to Ryou as he smiled up at her “Now there are some basic groceries here but you and Yuugi will have to decide what to get when you run out. There are some teas but I wasn’t sure what you’d like so I had to guess. I’m sure you two will be fine alone together and just remember my dear. If you ever need to talk to an old man, my number’s on the fridge. You are going to be family after all and We Mutou’s like to have interactions with our family” 

At the sudden appearance of Grandpa, she blinked before tilting her head, watching the exchange with no small amount of curiosity. If this was only half of Yuugi’s game collection (and the thought that he had even more was absolutely amazing), why did he only have these ones out?

Smiling at the older male when he mentioned teas, she nodded, quietly murmuring a ‘thank you’, even though that didn’t even begin to scratch the surface. She’d only met him today, for spirits’ sakes, and he’d shown more parental tendencies than she’d seen from her father in her entire life.

"Well I guess it depends on what kind of genre your in the mood for and what kind of story you want. If you tell me something you might think sounds fun, I can pick a few games that you might like from what I have" Yuugi said with a grin. He was pretty good at picking games from descriptions like that, it was one of his many talents. 

Besides, he was a stereotypical workaholic - children were only convenient when someone else was around to look after them.

Looking up at Yuugi, she blinked when he leant down to hug her, the closeness making her suddenly realize that the male was shorter than her. With a faint blush, Ryou reached up to hug him back, pausing as he spoke into her ear only to flash a grateful smile at him when he pulled away.

Grandpa made sure that the house had basic furnishing so that they wouldn’t have to eat on the floor and out of their hands, then again Ryou’s father had put money in as well so it wasn’t all that hard to make sure it was possible. Honda helped Yuugi organize his room before leaving, plotting to tell a certain gossip what was going on with their little friend. 

Yuugi had a sinking feeling that Honda might bit the male didn’t listen when he told him not to do something unless it could be easily seen that he was getting upset. Yuugi just shook his head as he hooked up the Tv in the living room. It was a large one that he had in his room, it had taken him a couple months of saving to earn it, as he felt that it would work better out there. Besides he had his old tv for more.. private games. 

It was so strange, moving out of the blue like this, but exciting at the same time. Her father never really had been around much to begin with, and even when he was he barely acknowledged her. They ate separately, lived separate lives, and the only time he talked to her was to check on her schoolwork or lecture her on her gaming tendencies.

It would be nice, to have some freedom for a change.

Ryou stared at her new home as they pulled up, pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t an apartment like she’d expected. She didn’t see Yuugi when she walked in, quickly finding her room and looking around while the movers brought her belongings in. It had a large bookshelf, much to her delight, and she made a mental note to thank Yu- Grandpa, because she knew it wouldn’t have been her father’s idea.

On one half of the Tv stand was all of Yuugi's games, that the boy was willing to share that he had, for the different consoles that were out there. It included some recently released horror games, though it was clear that the rpg's had gotten more attention due to the slight wear on them. 

Grandpa popped up in the living room as he clapped his grandson on the back "Why don't you bring out the other half of your games?" The old man teased as Yuugi blushed and shouted a disgruntled 'Grandpa!' as the old man just laughed lightly. Grandpa walked over to Ryou as he smiled up at her "Now there are some basic groceries here but you and Yuugi will have to decide what to get when you run out. There are some teas but I wasn't sure what you'd like so I had to guess. I'm sure you two will be fine alone together and just remember my dear. If you ever need to talk to an old man, my number's on the fridge. You are going to be family after all and We Mutou's like to have interactions with our family" 

She didn’t think Yuugi would mind, seeing as he’d mentioned his addiction to games already.

When Grandpa mentioned her keeping the computer, she couldn’t help but flash him a grin, ignoring the glare she got from her father. But- The computer didn’t meet the requirements for Legends of the Lost. Even if she was given the computer they had, it still wouldn’t work.

I’ll have to find another way.

Yuugi blinked before he quickly finished his drink, making a face at the mild brain freeze before he went over and gave Ryou a light hug, but then again he wanted to say something without her father over hearing “If you need parts for your computer, like graphic cards and what not, you can one of the spares that I have” He whispered in her ear before he let her go and headed with his grandfather. Yuugi did his best to keep spares handy when he burnt out his current ones. 

Besides, he was a stereotypical workaholic - children were only convenient when someone else was around to look after them.

Looking up at Yuugi, she blinked when he leant down to hug her, the closeness making her suddenly realize that the male was shorter than her. With a faint blush, Ryou reached up to hug him back, pausing as he spoke into her ear only to flash a grateful smile at him when he pulled away.

Grandpa made sure that the house had basic furnishing so that they wouldn't have to eat on the floor and out of their hands, then again Ryou's father had put money in as well so it wasn't all that hard to make sure it was possible. Honda helped Yuugi organize his room before leaving, plotting to tell a certain gossip what was going on with their little friend. 

Yuugi had a sinking feeling that Honda might bit the male didn't listen when he told him not to do something unless it could be easily seen that he was getting upset. Yuugi just shook his head as he hooked up the Tv in the living room. It was a large one that he had in his room, it had taken him a couple months of saving to earn it, as he felt that it would work better out there. Besides he had his old tv for more.. private games. 

As if hearing her thoughts, her father tossed her a glare, the both of them knowing that there was no way he’d be able to control her while not in his house.

I can talk to kingofbolts again!

Excited as she was, it took her several moments to compose herself, trying to get her emotions and thoughts under control so she could actually listen. So far, this wasn’t seeming as bad as she’d initially thought - Yuugi didn’t seem all that terrible, he seemed really nice so far, and she’d get to game again.

Yuugi wasn’t sure what got Honda to take up construction but his friend seemed happy with it and was rising quickly in rank within his work place, though he knew that the male had commented on wanting to own his own business sooner or later. 

"Also my friend remember, she needs her computer for collage so you can not keep it. At least give her the chance to buy a new computer if you really want to keep that on" The old man said to his friend, ignoring any looks that he might have gotten as a result. 

She didn’t think Yuugi would mind, seeing as he’d mentioned his addiction to games already.

When Grandpa mentioned her keeping the computer, she couldn’t help but flash him a grin, ignoring the glare she got from her father. But- The computer didn’t meet the requirements for Legends of the Lost. Even if she was given the computer they had, it still wouldn’t work.

I’ll have to find another way.

Yuugi blinked before he quickly finished his drink, making a face at the mild brain freeze before he went over and gave Ryou a light hug, but then again he wanted to say something without her father over hearing "If you need parts for your computer, like graphic cards and what not, you can one of the spares that I have" He whispered in her ear before he let her go and headed with his grandfather. Yuugi did his best to keep spares handy when he burnt out his current ones. 

Her head tilted slightly at the mention of the mmo, wondering which one Yuugi played - there were several decent ones on the market at the moment. Before she could hear exactly why he didn’t seem to be playing it, his grandfather interrupted them, and to her delight he placed a cup of tea in front of her. Flashing a smile at the older man and murmuring a ‘thank you’, she took a sip, recognizing the taste of rosehip as well as something else besides.

"Now I know this is all sudden and such but it will take at least a month or two to plan this wedding. In the mean time Mr. Bakura and I were thinking of buying you both a small home where you can live. It will be better for you to get to spend time around each other and it will allow you to live without any pesky adults peeking over your shoulder" The old man said with a light laugh. 

He did notice that Yuugi was starting to open his mouth in protest but his grandfather gave him a look which quieted the younger “I have a feeling what you might be thinking Yuugi but it will be fine. We’ll just use the money that was suppose to be towards your collage fund until you won that tournament” He explained as Yuugi nodded lightly as that did make sense. 

As if hearing her thoughts, her father tossed her a glare, the both of them knowing that there was no way he’d be able to control her while not in his house.

I can talk to kingofbolts again!

Excited as she was, it took her several moments to compose herself, trying to get her emotions and thoughts under control so she could actually listen. So far, this wasn’t seeming as bad as she’d initially thought - Yuugi didn’t seem all that terrible, he seemed really nice so far, and she’d get to game again.

Yuugi wasn't sure what got Honda to take up construction but his friend seemed happy with it and was rising quickly in rank within his work place, though he knew that the male had commented on wanting to own his own business sooner or later. 

"Also my friend remember, she needs her computer for collage so you can not keep it. At least give her the chance to buy a new computer if you really want to keep that on" The old man said to his friend, ignoring any looks that he might have gotten as a result. 

Her lips quirked when he suddenly came out with the body parts, amused more than anything, but also slightly curious about what had sparked that comment. Too many games could do that to a person, mind you, she knew that far too well.

"Survival games are usually pretty good," she chimed in when he stopped to breathe. "I like being challenged by games, anything involving strategy and planning, and survival games are perfect for that. Duel Monsters as well, it’s why I enjoy it so much."

Yuugi just smiled as he took a drink. This girl probably wouldn’t want to hear him whine about his friend not being able to come on and how he missed talking to them and how he had pretty much mapped the hell themed area out except for the boss areas so that he would be able to navigate things with them. 

Her head tilted slightly at the mention of the mmo, wondering which one Yuugi played - there were several decent ones on the market at the moment. Before she could hear exactly why he didn’t seem to be playing it, his grandfather interrupted them, and to her delight he placed a cup of tea in front of her. Flashing a smile at the older man and murmuring a ‘thank you’, she took a sip, recognizing the taste of rosehip as well as something else besides.

"Now I know this is all sudden and such but it will take at least a month or two to plan this wedding. In the mean time Mr. Bakura and I were thinking of buying you both a small home where you can live. It will be better for you to get to spend time around each other and it will allow you to live without any pesky adults peeking over your shoulder" The old man said with a light laugh. 

He did notice that Yuugi was starting to open his mouth in protest but his grandfather gave him a look which quieted the younger "I have a feeling what you might be thinking Yuugi but it will be fine. We'll just use the money that was suppose to be towards your collage fund until you won that tournament" He explained as Yuugi nodded lightly as that did make sense. 

Assumption confirmed, the smile returned to her lips, hand brushing a stray strand of hair behind one ear before answering.

"Role-playing and horror, mostly, but there a couple of games I’ll make an exception for. I’m fond of tabletop rpg’s and Duel Monsters, as well." From the looks of it, he was into rpg’s as well, at the very least - maybe even Duel Monsters, as well, considering the Change of Heart plushie sitting in the bag at her feet.

Ah, if only she had her deck with her. It was interesting that of all the monsters he could have picked out, he chose that one - her signature card.

"Though I’m not much for run and gun shooters or war shooters. Survival shooter are more fun because they made you work for your supplies. Hmm I can’t say I’ve played many table top games but I’m always willing to try new games as long as they don’t cost me my soul or any body parts" Yuugi was getting a bit hyper but this tended to happen when he was talking about games. 

Her lips quirked when he suddenly came out with the body parts, amused more than anything, but also slightly curious about what had sparked that comment. Too many games could do that to a person, mind you, she knew that far too well.

"Survival games are usually pretty good," she chimed in when he stopped to breathe. "I like being challenged by games, anything involving strategy and planning, and survival games are perfect for that. Duel Monsters as well, it’s why I enjoy it so much."

Yuugi just smiled as he took a drink. This girl probably wouldn't want to hear him whine about his friend not being able to come on and how he missed talking to them and how he had pretty much mapped the hell themed area out except for the boss areas so that he would be able to navigate things with them. 

"Not at all," Ryou piped up a moment later, voice a little more substantial this time. "I do the same thing." Her fingers tightened slightly around the tiny figurine, gaze flicking to Yuugi’s - he looked too old to be his father, grandparent perhaps? Her own father hadn’t exactly explained much about her potential husband. She knew exactly what they were going to be ‘discussing’, and it made her all the more nervous.

How did these sorts of things even work? Were they officially engaged now? How long before they got married? What were they going to tell people about all of this?

"You can probably tell that I like to play game… well like isn’t the proper word for it. I love playing games. I tend to buy alot of new releases and play them through out the week" Yuugi murmured before he asked "What kind of games do you like?" fiddling with a napkin on the table, nervously. 

Assumption confirmed, the smile returned to her lips, hand brushing a stray strand of hair behind one ear before answering.

"Role-playing and horror, mostly, but there a couple of games I’ll make an exception for. I’m fond of tabletop rpg’s and Duel Monsters, as well." From the looks of it, he was into rpg’s as well, at the very least - maybe even Duel Monsters, as well, considering the Change of Heart plushie sitting in the bag at her feet.

Ah, if only she had her deck with her. It was interesting that of all the monsters he could have picked out, he chose that one - her signature card.

"Though I'm not much for run and gun shooters or war shooters. Survival shooter are more fun because they made you work for your supplies. Hmm I can't say I've played many table top games but I'm always willing to try new games as long as they don't cost me my soul or any body parts" Yuugi was getting a bit hyper but this tended to happen when he was talking about games. 

Manners kicking in (albeit a little belatedly), she offered a slight smile, gaze brushing over his tri-coloured hair before settling on his bright amethyst eyes, a tiny answering blush covering her cheeks as she took the bag from him. “Ryou Bakura,” she murmured, trying to pretend that her entire attention wasn’t consumed by wondering what the male had put in the bag.

After a second, she caved, ignoring an exasperated look from her father and opening the bag, shock fully shown on her face for several seconds when she spotted the mask. Without meaning to, her thoughts turned to her online friend, who was no doubt wondering where she’d got to, before she finally shook her head, pushing that thought to the back of her mind.

There was a Change of Heart soft toy in the bag as well, and a special edition copy of the game she’d come to love for the friend it had brought her, and upon spotting the contents her father’s expression flickered with irritation, something she ignored as well.

"Ah, sorry. I like to do little games when I’m making choices. It makes them more fun that way. I must sound childish" Yuugi said with a sigh. With his height being what it was, it bugged him when he acted too childish. He was just getting taller then his grandfather and he knew he was still growing but it was aggravating none the less. 

"Not at all," Ryou piped up a moment later, voice a little more substantial this time. "I do the same thing." Her fingers tightened slightly around the tiny figurine, gaze flicking to Yuugi’s - he looked too old to be his father, grandparent perhaps? Her own father hadn’t exactly explained much about her potential husband. She knew exactly what they were going to be ‘discussing’, and it made her all the more nervous.

How did these sorts of things even work? Were they officially engaged now? How long before they got married? What were they going to tell people about all of this?

"You can probably tell that I like to play game... well like isn't the proper word for it. I love playing games. I tend to buy alot of new releases and play them through out the week" Yuugi murmured before he asked "What kind of games do you like?" fiddling with a napkin on the table, nervously. 

Sitting at the table, she fiddled with the figurine in her hand, eyeing her yellow sundress distastefully. If she had her way, she’d be in her favourite shirt and a pair of jeans, but her father had forced her to wear a dress instead - she was pretty sure this one had belonged to her mother and had no idea why they still had it.

There was a reason she didn’t wear this kind of clothing - it was too breezy, too uncomfortable, too strange. This wasn’t her, it felt like she had switched bodies with someone, might even believe it if it weren’t for the bone-white strands of hair brushing the edge of her vision.

"Hello, My name’s Yuugi Mutou" Yuugi chirped out in a cheerful manner as he handed her a bag "I didn’t know that I’d be seeing you so soon so I wasn’t well prepared. They aren’t much, just something I had in my room and the other was something from the shop that my grandfather owns" Yuugi murmured with an awkward laugh as he rubbed the back of his head. 

He noted that she didn’t look very comfortable in the dress that she was wearing, something that he had picked up from being friends with Anzu as it was easier to be on your toes if you knew she was already annoyed in general. 

Manners kicking in (albeit a little belatedly), she offered a slight smile, gaze brushing over his tri-coloured hair before settling on his bright amethyst eyes, a tiny answering blush covering her cheeks as she took the bag from him. “Ryou Bakura,” she murmured, trying to pretend that her entire attention wasn’t consumed by wondering what the male had put in the bag.

After a second, she caved, ignoring an exasperated look from her father and opening the bag, shock fully shown on her face for several seconds when she spotted the mask. Without meaning to, her thoughts turned to her online friend, who was no doubt wondering where she’d got to, before she finally shook her head, pushing that thought to the back of her mind.

There was a Change of Heart soft toy in the bag as well, and a special edition copy of the game she’d come to love for the friend it had brought her, and upon spotting the contents her father’s expression flickered with irritation, something she ignored as well.

"Ah, sorry. I like to do little games when I'm making choices. It makes them more fun that way. I must sound childish" Yuugi said with a sigh. With his height being what it was, it bugged him when he acted too childish. He was just getting taller then his grandfather and he knew he was still growing but it was aggravating none the less. 

Her parents had been an arranged marriage, and because it had worked well for him he had decided to do the same for her. She had a sneaking suspicion that it was also because he wanted her out of his hair, but chose not to voice that thought. There was no point - he’d deny it and get angry. (Even though they both knew that it was the truth.)

Defeated, she nodded, just wanting him to leave so she could try to process this, try to figure things out. To her relief, he did exactly that, hesitating before exiting the room, closing the door behind him.

In the morning, he’d said, she’d meet the person she would marry, and she wasn’t sure she wanted to. Ryou just wanted to go back to gaming with kingofbolts, defeating bosses and laughing at player-killers, wanted to pretend that none of this was real.

He rolled the die and landed on a creepy mask that came with a collector’s edition of a game he had bought a couple years ago. It was the mask of the necromancer in the video game. His heart squeezed as he looked at his pc before he shook his head. He couldn’t think of that at the moment. 

He grabbed it and put it in the bag he had on the bed. He put on his clothes, putting on the leather collar as he just felt better with it there. He grabbed the bag and ran down the stairs to the front of the shop where his grandfather was. He stopped briefly and looked at the stuffed duel monsters they were selling. 

Sitting at the table, she fiddled with the figurine in her hand, eyeing her yellow sundress distastefully. If she had her way, she’d be in her favourite shirt and a pair of jeans, but her father had forced her to wear a dress instead - she was pretty sure this one had belonged to her mother and had no idea why they still had it.

There was a reason she didn’t wear this kind of clothing - it was too breezy, too uncomfortable, too strange. This wasn’t her, it felt like she had switched bodies with someone, might even believe it if it weren’t for the bone-white strands of hair brushing the edge of her vision.

"Hello, My name's Yuugi Mutou" Yuugi chirped out in a cheerful manner as he handed her a bag "I didn't know that I'd be seeing you so soon so I wasn't well prepared. They aren't much, just something I had in my room and the other was something from the shop that my grandfather owns" Yuugi murmured with an awkward laugh as he rubbed the back of his head. 

He noted that she didn't look very comfortable in the dress that she was wearing, something that he had picked up from being friends with Anzu as it was easier to be on your toes if you knew she was already annoyed in general. 

He’d essentially crippled her, taken away any possibility of her playing games while under his roof, and she hadn’t even been able to warn kingofbolts or say goodbye.

For over a week, she stayed holed up in her room, trying and failing to figure out how to get around the limitations Father had set, always ending up hiding under the bedcovers and wondering what her online friend was up to.

For the most part, he didn’t bother her, choosing to leave her alone, spending his time either at work or on the phone yet again. She tried to sneak onto the computer at times, tried to figure out how to get it to run games, but to no avail.

His grandfather had noticed him sulking around the house and decided to take him out for burgers before telling him the news. Yuugi was very much shocked at the news nd tried to argue the old man on it. He didn’t need help on getting a wife, sure his dating pool was pretty slim but he was sure he could get a date if he tried. 

He did calm down a bit when his grandfather explained his reasons. His friend was looking for someone to marry his daughter off too and the old man though that giving her a chance to be with someone like his sweet grandson was better then someone who could be a nasty person. 

Plus with how the girl’s father was ranting about her gaming addiction, it seemed they both had that in common and maybe he could help her get it to a managable level. 

Her parents had been an arranged marriage, and because it had worked well for him he had decided to do the same for her. She had a sneaking suspicion that it was also because he wanted her out of his hair, but chose not to voice that thought. There was no point - he’d deny it and get angry. (Even though they both knew that it was the truth.)

Defeated, she nodded, just wanting him to leave so she could try to process this, try to figure things out. To her relief, he did exactly that, hesitating before exiting the room, closing the door behind him.

In the morning, he’d said, she’d meet the person she would marry, and she wasn’t sure she wanted to. Ryou just wanted to go back to gaming with kingofbolts, defeating bosses and laughing at player-killers, wanted to pretend that none of this was real.

He rolled the die and landed on a creepy mask that came with a collector's edition of a game he had bought a couple years ago. It was the mask of the necromancer in the video game. His heart squeezed as he looked at his pc before he shook his head. He couldn't think of that at the moment. 

He grabbed it and put it in the bag he had on the bed. He put on his clothes, putting on the leather collar as he just felt better with it there. He grabbed the bag and ran down the stairs to the front of the shop where his grandfather was. He stopped briefly and looked at the stuffed duel monsters they were selling. 

Ryou grinned at the next message to appear on her screen, laughing softly as she tapped out a reply.

[ inspectre: ] maybe [ inspectre: ] you know how much I love the darker areas [ inspectre: ] if there was a spell to grow wings, what do you think they would look like for the necromancers?

Daydreaming of skeletal wings and demon wings - oh, oh bat wings or dragon wings would be gorgeous - she didn’t notice his final message, nor the footsteps coming down the hallway again.

[ inspectre: ] if necromancers can recruit demons in the new area [ inspectre: ] I will

Without warning, the door opened again, and there was a moment of tense silence before she slowly turned around, gaze meeting that of her father’s, face paling slightly at the expression on his face.

He’d seen. He’d definitely seen.

Yuugi eventually sighed and brought his character back to town. He sent his friend a private message of ‘I’m so sorry, I shouldn’t have mentioned still playing. Email me when you get your computer back and we’ll tackle that area together. As for wings I think it would be skeleton wings’. He sent it before he logged off, resting back with a sigh. He wouldn’t play the game again until the other was on, it just wasn’t the same. 

Yuugi powered down his pc and jumped onto the video games instead. He put in a game that he was nearly done and decided to have an all nighter of gaming to get his mind off something that he couldn’t change. 

He’d essentially crippled her, taken away any possibility of her playing games while under his roof, and she hadn’t even been able to warn kingofbolts or say goodbye.

For over a week, she stayed holed up in her room, trying and failing to figure out how to get around the limitations Father had set, always ending up hiding under the bedcovers and wondering what her online friend was up to.

For the most part, he didn’t bother her, choosing to leave her alone, spending his time either at work or on the phone yet again. She tried to sneak onto the computer at times, tried to figure out how to get it to run games, but to no avail.

His grandfather had noticed him sulking around the house and decided to take him out for burgers before telling him the news. Yuugi was very much shocked at the news nd tried to argue the old man on it. He didn't need help on getting a wife, sure his dating pool was pretty slim but he was sure he could get a date if he tried. 

He did calm down a bit when his grandfather explained his reasons. His friend was looking for someone to marry his daughter off too and the old man though that giving her a chance to be with someone like his sweet grandson was better then someone who could be a nasty person. 

Plus with how the girl's father was ranting about her gaming addiction, it seemed they both had that in common and maybe he could help her get it to a managable level. 

[ inspectre: ] you say that like it’s a bad thing [ inspectre: ] look at how pretty my fish babies are!

Any ordinary person would look at the skeletal, half-rotted minions and most decidedly not think they were pretty, but Ryou was hardly ordinary. Sighing, she waited for the last of them to disappear out of existence before turning to her friend, both characters tails swishing even while the pair were stationary.

[ inspectre: ] they’ve put so much thought into this place [ inspectre: ] it makes me excited for the new area [ inspectre: ] have you heard the rumors that it might be hell-themed?

If it had a graveyard, she might just cry.

Looking around, Ryou couldn’t help but smile, silently taking in the scenery. The game designers had even added little crabs scuttling along the seafloor, groups of coral and scatterings of seashells all along the sand.

They should be fine though, most people were preparing for the next area and grinding against different bosses. Sightseeing would be very unlikely to bring them any trouble. 

[ kingofbolts: ] Hell themed huh?

[ kingofbolts: ] I’m going to have to drag you kicking and screaming from there if it is a hell themed one won’t I?

[ kingofbolts: ] A hell theme one or a city in the sky one would be awesome

[ kingofbolts: ] I want a spell to grow wings, can you imagine that?

Yuugi wasn’t much for the occult stuff and things like heaven or hell but the other having fun made any area even more fun. He liked hard bosses and interesting quests. He grinned lightly at the images of mighty demons that they might be able to kick the asses off. 

[kingofbolts: ] Imagine though, if you get the chance to recruit a lesser demon boss to your pool of monsters

Ryou grinned at the next message to appear on her screen, laughing softly as she tapped out a reply.

[ inspectre: ] maybe [ inspectre: ] you know how much I love the darker areas [ inspectre: ] if there was a spell to grow wings, what do you think they would look like for the necromancers?

Daydreaming of skeletal wings and demon wings - oh, oh bat wings or dragon wings would be gorgeous - she didn’t notice his final message, nor the footsteps coming down the hallway again.

[ inspectre: ] if necromancers can recruit demons in the new area [ inspectre: ] I will

Without warning, the door opened again, and there was a moment of tense silence before she slowly turned around, gaze meeting that of her father’s, face paling slightly at the expression on his face.

He’d seen. He’d definitely seen.

Yuugi eventually sighed and brought his character back to town. He sent his friend a private message of 'I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have mentioned still playing. Email me when you get your computer back and we'll tackle that area together. As for wings I think it would be skeleton wings'. He sent it before he logged off, resting back with a sigh. He wouldn't play the game again until the other was on, it just wasn't the same. 

Yuugi powered down his pc and jumped onto the video games instead. He put in a game that he was nearly done and decided to have an all nighter of gaming to get his mind off something that he couldn't change.