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things that go bump
who: Seto Kaiba and you
what: Spooky late night sneaking around!
where: Purifeul tower or the hallways of the Magicademy
when: After good students have gone to bed
warnings: none anticipated. Maybe some spoopy ghosts later.
Of the many things Kaiba dislikes about life at Diatu Magicademy, the dormitory arrangement nears the top of the list. He usually makes himself scarce in the Purifeul tower, retreating to back corners to study or holding the pillow over his head. After spending most of his life cherishing solitude, enjoying giving others a wide berth, to be so crowded in is a real pain.
((prompt a: for purifeul))
Fellow students in Purifeul tower will find him in the common room long after he's supposed to be in bed, drawing circles in front of him with a wand. There's sort of a hazy barrier around his chair, and it's intended to keep the sound out, but in practice it's creating a weird reverb effect in the common room, along with the slight chime of bells. Have fun with that, late night snack seekers!
((prompt b: for all late night wanderers))
As far as anyone else who walks the castle at night? They'll find Kaiba hiding at the base of a staircase, sitting at the edge of a moonlit patch on the ground. He's trying a different spell here, one that results in a cloud of golden glitter coating him and the entire patch of ground.
He huffs, brushing it from his hair. That is not the intended effect...but he does suddenly feel a little more relaxed. That part, at least, is intended. And should anyone approach, he'll lift a hand to attempt to dismiss them. "Despite appearances, it's under control."
what: Spooky late night sneaking around!
where: Purifeul tower or the hallways of the Magicademy
when: After good students have gone to bed
warnings: none anticipated. Maybe some spoopy ghosts later.
Of the many things Kaiba dislikes about life at Diatu Magicademy, the dormitory arrangement nears the top of the list. He usually makes himself scarce in the Purifeul tower, retreating to back corners to study or holding the pillow over his head. After spending most of his life cherishing solitude, enjoying giving others a wide berth, to be so crowded in is a real pain.
((prompt a: for purifeul))
Fellow students in Purifeul tower will find him in the common room long after he's supposed to be in bed, drawing circles in front of him with a wand. There's sort of a hazy barrier around his chair, and it's intended to keep the sound out, but in practice it's creating a weird reverb effect in the common room, along with the slight chime of bells. Have fun with that, late night snack seekers!
((prompt b: for all late night wanderers))
As far as anyone else who walks the castle at night? They'll find Kaiba hiding at the base of a staircase, sitting at the edge of a moonlit patch on the ground. He's trying a different spell here, one that results in a cloud of golden glitter coating him and the entire patch of ground.
He huffs, brushing it from his hair. That is not the intended effect...but he does suddenly feel a little more relaxed. That part, at least, is intended. And should anyone approach, he'll lift a hand to attempt to dismiss them. "Despite appearances, it's under control."
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He wants to ask a hundred questions, but he starts with the most obvious.
"...where are you going so late?"
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"If you're busy don't let me keep you."
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He looks up at Yugi again. "...I wouldn't mind a walk."
He knows things are strained between them, and he hates it, but he can still hold out hope. He can still push back the sharp edges. Maybe that 'failed' spell dust meant something after all.
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"Do you practice magic at night often? Or did you come out here because you couldn't sleep?" Might as well make some small talk, because walking in complete and utter silence would get old quick.
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He huffs a breath. "I was trying to craft a sleep dust. All it did was make me look ridiculous."
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"I probably should have materialized a bottle before doing this, but..." Yeah this was a stupid idea. Now he's just holding a handful of what's essential sleeping powder. "It's not nearly as flashy, but it gets the job done for a few hours at least." He'll perfect it when he needs more than a couple of hours at a time.
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"I've got it," and his wand is out, drawing glyphs as he imagines the bottle's shape in his mind's eye. It materializes, and he holds it below Yugi's hand.
"Here. But is the skin exposure going to affect you?"
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"I've been working on that since the researchers asked for volunteers a second time." Sleep had been difficult.
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His expression is wistful. "Heh. The same thing happened to me. I'd been having some trouble before that, but seeing Mokuba's reaction..."
He's suddenly aware that he's said too much, and his expression is pained for a second.
"Everything's so far out of control."
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"What did you see? What happened with Mokuba?" Was everything alright? Without a brother of his own he could really only imagine what Kaiba was going through. "Did you... want to talk about it?"
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But he couldn't hold the pertinent topic at bay any longer. He sighed, his shoulders slumping some.
"There isn't much to tell. I could only see glimpses of his face as he sat in my chair, looking out the window. I know he and my trusted staff are capable, and Roland will do everything he can to protect him."
He balled a fist over his chest. "But I know my absence will draw sharks like blood in the water...and there's nothing I can do to help them. I can't put that out of my mind."
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"Mokuba's really come into his own, Kaiba, and he learned from the best. I know you're worried, but between him and the rest of your dedicated and loyal staff... I don't really think anything will happen." That's not to say people won't try, but Yugi is sure they'll have everything under control. "They'll keep him safe and I'm sure they'll cook up an elaborate ruse for your sudden disappearance, so we'll just have to work quickly to get you back home."
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Kaiba sighs softly. He opens his mouth, and then closes it...no. He can't approach that minefield of a topic again. Or that one. It's frustrating. So he goes with another approach.
"But having faith is something I guess I could stand to do more. Assuming the worst all the time is good for preparedness, but. Not great for sleeping, as it turns out."
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"No, not really. If you can't get your mind to settle down, then your body won't be able to either. That's kind of why I take walks at night. To clear my head, to a little exercise, and then it's that much easier." He looks down at the path in front of them. "I'm sorry I'm not much for company right now. I guess I just have a lot more on my mind than I thought..."
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He knew that pressing the issue wasn't the best course here, but he felt compelled to try something.
"This is usually the point where we'd play a game, right? What I wouldn't do for my deck right now."
did a change.
“...” But the elephant in the room lingered and Yugi found himself slowing to a stop. “I know I already said thank you, Kaiba, but... but what you did for me really meant a lot. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to fully avoid trouble, but knowing that you have my back will make having to face it that much easier, so... thank you.” He’s looked aside by this point, gazing off into space as he smiles wistfully.
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He holds up the bottle with a tired smile. "This is repayment enough. But I'm looking forward to this new game too---like I said, I can't let anything happen to you. You're too important to my quest for revenge."
There's a gentle smirk on his face. He's kidding. Promise.
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"I'll absorb the rules better after some rest. I think I'll try this. Thank you, Yugi."
Those are not words he uses often. Congrats.
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