closed to atem; a children's 🃏 card game.

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[ as soon as yugi had heard about an exciting new card game taking anastara by storm he couldn't contain himself. sure, it wasn't duel monsters, but he loved games of all kinds, so he jumped at the chance to get in on the fun. ]

[ literally. ]

[ as soon as he learned where he could get in on the fun he called for atem, roll his familiar dice, and took off for the tournament scene. he is so excited, and that much is clearly apparent in the way he volleys between asking questions and watching matches. it seems like it's easy to learn & hard to master sort of games... his favorite! he can't wait to get his hands on some of his own cards and, who knows, maybe he'll be lucky enough to get his hands on one of the fantastic foi- huh. ]

[ he's snapped straight out of his day dream at the sound of a couple of kids crying. ] Hey! [ he says, instincts taking over. ] Leave them alone. [ yugi approaches the scene, stopping to pick up the cards thrown to the ground and deemed trash by the upperclassman. ] Give them their cards back. You can't just take them. [ the upperclassman explain the ante rules, all while laughing. ]

... [ he looks to the kids, giving them an a small apologetic smile. ] Do you mind if I borrow these? I promise to give them back. [ at this point, the kids don't seem too invested in the game, the bullies having ruined it for them, so they have no problems giving their cards to yugi. ] If you want to play, then let's play. [ he spares a glance to atem, a playful smirk turning up his lips. ] We can even make it more interesting and have a four way match. [ oh, look, mittens has even come over to see what's going on! ]

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[puzzlers]

[ yugi is grinning ear to ear the entire time. it’s so different watching them duel from the sidelines instead of, like, from inside his other half’s heart. it’s so exciting!!! ] Great duel, guys! [ he pumps his fist. ] You kicked that statue’s stony butt. [ a laugh follows. ] It didn’t stand a chance, not even with all of those abrupt rule changes. [ it was definitely a treat getting to see the two of them play together. ]

[ as soon as the statue moves aside to reveal the void yugi looks between both of his friends. ] … [ he blinks, a bit nervous, but this is what they fought for, right. ] You guys ready?

[blue_ice]

[ Kaiba's expression is his usual cold smirk as they depart, but it becomes a genuine smile once they've left him in the dust.

He takes a step into the corridor. It's ancient, naturally, with twists and turns suggesting a trip into the otherwordly ahead. Great. He hates that. ]

Absolutely. Now, Yugi...why don't you take the lead this time?

[puzzlers]

[ following that amazing display of card game prowess has him a little nervous, but he's confident in his deck and his abilities, so this shouldn't be too bad, right? but as he steps through and is met with the rare card he hears a disembodied voice asking if he's here for it. ]

[ well, if he's being honest, he hadn't really known what would be at the top of the tower, but if all of these challenges lead up until this moment, then he's certainly ready. he nods, hand moving to his deck as he stands tall, his voice firm as he replies, ] Yes. I'm here for the Deathtoll.

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I'm always ready. [Atem replied confidently. He hung back a little to allow the slightly shorter version of himself to take point. Should Yugi shy away from the task though he wouldn't mind stepping up, he just doesn't think it will be necessary to do so. The space before them is obscured by darkness and there's an air that is both electrifying and foreboding. There is something of great importance concealed within these walls.]

[As they step into the next makeshift arena, the challenge is issued and it's not long before this match is underway.]