No, we didn't.. [Atem agreed with Yugi somberly, letting the other get everything out. Kaiba hadn't even had the benefit of an invite to their final duel. So there the three of them stood in the middle the street in a world of their own all linked together by the gesture.]

[The duration of the hug doesn't go unappreciated, Kaiba. So no light cough can really distance you enough from what just occurred. Also, you don't have to be sure of that Yugi because Atem is sure enough for the both of you. Oodly, he's finding himself feeling a little more at ease after the show of affection too.] Mm, together. [Providing that wouldn't destabilize either world... it could be an option. Imagine making regular trips between the afterlife and Modern Japan.]

Did... you say gaming association? [Quirking an eyebrow at that and looking up at the taller duelist.] For how long? I never saw you the- [Then he issued a cough of his own. Guess Kaiba wasn't the only one holding out on them.] Long enough to participate in the tournaments. [Guess now was as good a time as any to admit this] I thought I might share the location with each of you but I only just recently found it myself. [The topic was enough to help a transition more towards normalcy]

Mm. You do Yugi, but we can help. [Making a move to draw nearer to the restaurant]