[Yugi would be able to explain why that was to a certain extent, not that it would likely come up. Bakura already warned her what it meant though.
Marik steps a bit closer and leans over to press a kiss to her forehead.]
I'll deal. I always do. I'll see you tonight.
[Not the most reassuring answer but she deserves the truth. Marik takes his leave and heads back to his place to prepare for tonight.
Once home and awaiting Usagi's arrival, the tomb keeper paces in the living room, doing one last run through how he's going to word things in his story. He's fully expecting the worse - not because he doesn't believe she loves him but rather because... he doesn't deserve her love. He has changed a decent amount, yes, but is it enough to keep her? Maybe she would be better off without him...
When Usagi arrives, he rushes over to the door and unlocks it for her, stepping aside to let her in offering a small smile.]
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Marik steps a bit closer and leans over to press a kiss to her forehead.]
I'll deal. I always do. I'll see you tonight.
[Not the most reassuring answer but she deserves the truth. Marik takes his leave and heads back to his place to prepare for tonight.
Once home and awaiting Usagi's arrival, the tomb keeper paces in the living room, doing one last run through how he's going to word things in his story. He's fully expecting the worse - not because he doesn't believe she loves him but rather because... he doesn't deserve her love. He has changed a decent amount, yes, but is it enough to keep her? Maybe she would be better off without him...
When Usagi arrives, he rushes over to the door and unlocks it for her, stepping aside to let her in offering a small smile.]
Make yourself at home.