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Who: Yugi & anybody looking for a Fantastic Foils clash***.
What: It's a very bad day.
Where: Anywhere & everywhere.
When: Immediately following his Discovery of what the Deathtoll card does.
Warnings: ~~Yugi slowly but surely losing his mind~~.

[ yugi had stayed overnight in purifuel, but at the crack of dawn decided to head back to his own dorm, because one, he didn't want to get caught and two, he needed some time to himself. that's part of the reason he hadn't planned on going to class, but the distraction might be welcome. maybe. he's not really sure he's going to be able to focus on anything but how terrible a person he is for using that stupid card. he smothers his face with his hands, trying to keep it together, which is difficult when he's exhausted and guilt ridden. ]

[ could today get any worse? ]

( ooc; for the people that need to challenge him just pop in whenever and wherever and let's throw down! )

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Better? Every advantage is mine! Your weak deck has no answers for my city, and Deathtoll is useless to you! AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

[Orisa augments her defenses with another Guard, then turns it back to Yugi. Let him suffer a loss without her needing to do anything more, then!]

I said it before and I'll say it again I don't need Deathtoll to win! But something is going on and he seems to be the only thing that's making you people less crazy!

[ he activates his first face down card, a bounce spell, which will take her rat pack and send it back at her, so she suffers the damage instead, but doubled. ] I'm not going to let you win. [ the next card he activates is a meteor that crashes into the city, cutting all of the monsters on the field's attack and defense in half. the ground on his side of the field starts to crumble and fall apart, giving way to an enormous bone dragon. it roars, shaking the entire area, the attack and defense points funneled into it and making it strong. ]

I'm going to end this, Orisa. I hope you're ready. [ and he activates his final facedown, a card called blow for blow. ] This allows the strongest monsters on each side of our field to attack a player directly. I might take damage, but I'll still be in the game. You, meanwhile, are about to lose!

What?! Blow for Blow?! How could you have that card?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[The attacks come through, despite all the protections, and Orisa flings her arms wide.]

SYSTEM ERROR!

[KATHUD. The omnic hits the ground heavily, enough that the earth shivers beneath Yugi.]

I told you I wouldn't lose, Orisa. Deathtoll wasn't a crutch. I never needed him to win. I just... thought... [ but it doesn't matter. when she hits the ground he stumbles backward, waiting for the monsters and playing field to disappear before he runs over. ] Orisa? Are you okay? [ are you feeling more like yourself? ]

[Orisa is silent and still for a moment -- then makes a series of artificial noises, vaguely cheery sounding ones at that, as her eyeshields swivel open again.]

Orisa online.

... [ he kneels down alongside her and frowns, reaching out and giving her a teeny tiny shake. when she makes the noises and suddenly opens her eyes again yugi falls on his butt and skitters backward. ] -! [ he clutches his chest and expels a breath of relief. ] Orisa! You're okay!

System operations are within normal parameters. My apologies, Yugi! I was not properly responding to my programming!

[Orisa sounds... excited about this? Delighted, even? Not that she is glad she tormented him.]

[ HE IS VERY CONFUSED. ]

I, ah, kind of... figured...

Do you remember everything that happened?

My database is fully operational. Ha ha, I certainly did like to laugh while I was challenging you!

[She puts a hand to where her mouth ought to be, making a little electronic noise that sounds like a giggle.]

[ his expression softens and he smiles. ]

Do you remember where you got those cards?

[Orisa seems to shrink slightly as her joints contract to use less power, and her eyes narrow, then spin as she does a search.]

Error: information not found.

[ strange. very strange. ]

So you don't remember...

Did you want to keep the cards or do you mind if I have them? [ she had said something about the town and the wizard, so he's wondering if those are the cards that stand opposite deathtoll. ]

You may have them if you wish.... But if I am being honest, I enjoyed playing that game very much. [Orisa rubs the back of her head, a surprisingly humanlike gesture.] I believe I could do much better if I worked to deepen my understanding of the game and shore up weaknesses in my deck...

I, ah, don't want to force you to give them to me, but some of the cards you'd used and some of the things you'd said about them... I'm very interested in them. I can [ he hums in thought. ] maybe buy them off you? [ since he'd really feel bad just taking them. ] Or trade, since I have an abundance of cards. Or... if you'd ever like to stop by the shop I can certainly offer you a discount if you wanted to continue with the game. I'm glad people are enjoying it... [ though he, himself, wants kind of a break. ]

Oh, well. If it is important to you, I do not mind.

[Orisa gathers up her deck, then offers the cards over.]

I will likely take you up on your offer.

[ he takes the deck and smiles. ] Thank you, Orisa. I owe you, and please... stop by the shop anytime. We sell more than just Fantastic Foils.

Very well. I will do that. Thank you very much for this experience! I cannot overstate how happy I am!

I'm glad you had fun, Orisa. I look forward to getting to play you when you're, well, completely you. I think something's going on right now that I kind of have to get to the bottom of, but thank you, really, [ brings the cards close to his heart. ] this means a lot to me.

You cannot imagine how much it means to me as well! [Indeed, Orisa all but radiates delight.] Though I regret giving you trouble, I would not have given this up for anything.

I- It's alright. You weren't actually nearly as bad as some of the others I encountered. I look forward to playing again with your Orisa. I should, ah, probably go... rest... I'm kind of exhausted.

That is an excellent idea. Please allow me to escort you as far as the door.

Heh, thank you, Orisa. I think I've got it though.

[ he's definitely going to attempt to sleep. here's to hoping he's able to for more than a few minutes! ]

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