[The air from his lung suddenly vanishes and he finds himself feeling lightheaded for a moment as it sinks in what's happening. Usagi's holding him. Even after she said she should leave. His eyes widen and he at a loss for words.
Why doesn't he regret it? Marik grits his teeth, trembling slightly as he tries to formulate a way to tell her honestly but also won't paint him in too bad of a light.]
I did what I thought I deserved. I-
[... He can't help but smile. So Usagi's mind went to the same place. She voiced it before him. He places a hand on top of her arm.
Yes. He can do this. Just be genuine and honest with her...]
If I hadn't of done all of that, I wouldn't have wound up where I am today. I wouldn't have you. I'd be rotting away in Egypt, having never gotten to explore the outside world. My soul would still be split in two. I don't need to fear him hurting you.
I may not regret my actions but... that doesn't mean I'm not learning from them.
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Why doesn't he regret it? Marik grits his teeth, trembling slightly as he tries to formulate a way to tell her honestly but also won't paint him in too bad of a light.]
I did what I thought I deserved. I-
[... He can't help but smile. So Usagi's mind went to the same place. She voiced it before him. He places a hand on top of her arm.
Yes. He can do this. Just be genuine and honest with her...]
If I hadn't of done all of that, I wouldn't have wound up where I am today. I wouldn't have you. I'd be rotting away in Egypt, having never gotten to explore the outside world. My soul would still be split in two. I don't need to fear him hurting you.
I may not regret my actions but... that doesn't mean I'm not learning from them.