"That's fine, I wasn't looking for a wager. I only need to play."

He waves his wand, summoning a pile of little colored stones that can be used as chips. Kaiba is honestly a little rusty at this game, but the rules are simple enough to remember. He takes his hand and considers a play, starting off conservatively to try to get a read on his opponent.

Even as serious as the situation is for him, he snorts when the card flashes. What a strange message.

"Do you play often?"