"Dragons have their reasons to distrust humans in this world," he mutters, though he's not entirely sure. He holds tight to Yugi's hand drawing strength, the first smile he's felt all day stretching his mouth when he looks down at the wet mop of his boyfriend's hair.

As much as he feels conflicted about his emotional weakness...he can't resist. He roughly pushes Yugi's hair out of his eyes, stealing a brief kiss before they continue on the path.

"Blue Eyes is the ultimate symbol of destruction and dominance. Her White Lightning can conquer any obstacle...except you or the pharaoh," he adds with a shake of his head. "I believed domination was the true goal for the longest time...it brought me far, further than almost anyone, but I hit my ceiling."

His ceiling was rather short, actually. He gently squeezed Yugi's hand.

"Domination was gratifying. It kept everything else at bay. But there's another reason to wield power: to protect what's yours. That's my reason to keep fighting now...for a future."

He pauses at the fork in the road. Left or right. Either way, they'll get through...though as they get closer the sky darkens and the wind howls.

"Think she'll understand?"