[The more the two of them talked about Yugi's project the less nervous he appeared. Perhaps, Atem had been reading too much into those verbal cues from before] As am I Yugi. [Returning the smile easily] Just how long have you been working on this game? It's been a lot easier for you to keep secrets now that we are no longer literally connected by the puzzle. [Unable to resist throwing in a little additional teasing.]

[The brief pleasantries were exchanged and the group proceeded on their way, exchanging some light conversation to start with.] I personally haven't been scheming anything...... for this evening. [ Atem replied with a touch of a smirk, then he grew quiet as Yugi got Kaiba up to speed with what they had been discussing] You hadn't mentioned that part before. [Casting a sidelong glance in Yugi's direction. It was a thoughtful gesture, and he had a feeling that these representations wouldn't be limited to present company, thinking fondly of those who had been left back in Domino]

[It still felt as if there was something here that Atem was missing, as he witnessed the glances exchanged between Kaiba and Yugi but he refrained from questioning it openly]