Of course it isn't what he had in mind. Yugi's more aware than anyone that Atem focuses on the road in front of them. He calculates their next steps, tries to assess the future danger. Yugi wonders how much that is from being a Pharaoh... and how much of that is who Atem always has been. It's hard to say without memories, but, Yugi likes to think that more of Atem's mannerisms and who he is are a part of who he really is.
The playful look leaves his face as he looks down. Do something else other than the life he's known since he put the Puzzle together? Of course. There are tons of things he wants to do, but they all revolve around his friends -- including Atem. How can he put that without it coming off horribly wrong?
Especially when it comes to Téa.
He knows that she said she's fine with him being him, and not his other self, but he also knows how she looks at Atem. He knows there has been a draw, and he namely keeps quiet about it. What could he say - that he's jealous? No, not really. Yugi has always been the small one to protect and care for... she even does it to a degree. There can't be much that's attractive about that. Even if he'd like to go on a date with her and try to see if she could really separate him and Atem. He also just knows it's a bit pointless. People's hearts do what they do.
That's why he tries to encourage Atem to listen to his own heart. Maybe that's harder for a Pharaoh to do. Maybe it's because Atem's soul room is endless doors and stairs everywhere. Or, maybe, Atem is holding back because of him. That's the last thing that Yugi wants. He knows things are limited, and there is only so much that can happen, but he doesn't want Atem to feel as if he can't have something outside the two of them.
His fingers brisk the top of the keyboard. ]
There's plenty I want to do. [ He frowns. ] Grandpa said that being the owner of the Millennium Puzzle means constantly tried, didn't he? That means, to some degree, that's how my life is going to be. It'll be one thing after another and I need to learn how to shoulder that.
[ It's something Battle City taught him.
Yugi finally looks back up at Atem. ] You need to be honest too, Other Me. Not just to me but to yourself. There's things you want to do outside of dueling and wondering what is going to happen to us next.
[ Maybe he shouldn't say it -- maybe it does need to be said. If anything, Atem will at least know where Yugi stands on the subject. Even if he doesn't get an answer about it all tonight? It might be something that Atem thinks over at least. ]
Everyone might think I don't notice things because I'm quiet when you're out, but, I do. I notice more than any of you realize. I know that Téa likes you. I've known her most my life, and she's never seen me the way she sees you. It's why I left the two of you alone that day for a date. I figured that it might help you when you have no memories, and it would give Téa time with the person she sees as more than a childhood friend. [ It stings to admit it out loud... but there it is. He's not jealous, he's not mad. There's a tone of acceptance in his voice. ] But... I see how you look at Luna. Maybe you don't realize it, or don't want to, but you look at her the same way. You like her, and I think she likes you too.
So, be honest about it. If you want to talk to her more, or see her more? I don't mind. [ The smiles doesn't quite reach the corners of his mouth, but he's very serious. ] You should go after it if that's what you really want. There's something else besides dueling in tournaments and the next encounter - right?
:'D /goes to nap bye
/makes big piles of thoseOf course it isn't what he had in mind. Yugi's more aware than anyone that Atem focuses on the road in front of them. He calculates their next steps, tries to assess the future danger. Yugi wonders how much that is from being a Pharaoh... and how much of that is who Atem always has been. It's hard to say without memories, but, Yugi likes to think that more of Atem's mannerisms and who he is are a part of who he really is.
The playful look leaves his face as he looks down. Do something else other than the life he's known since he put the Puzzle together? Of course. There are tons of things he wants to do, but they all revolve around his friends -- including Atem. How can he put that without it coming off horribly wrong?
Especially when it comes to Téa.
He knows that she said she's fine with him being him, and not his other self, but he also knows how she looks at Atem. He knows there has been a draw, and he namely keeps quiet about it. What could he say - that he's jealous? No, not really. Yugi has always been the small one to protect and care for... she even does it to a degree. There can't be much that's attractive about that. Even if he'd like to go on a date with her and try to see if she could really separate him and Atem. He also just knows it's a bit pointless. People's hearts do what they do.
That's why he tries to encourage Atem to listen to his own heart. Maybe that's harder for a Pharaoh to do. Maybe it's because Atem's soul room is endless doors and stairs everywhere. Or, maybe, Atem is holding back because of him. That's the last thing that Yugi wants. He knows things are limited, and there is only so much that can happen, but he doesn't want Atem to feel as if he can't have something outside the two of them.
His fingers brisk the top of the keyboard. ]
There's plenty I want to do. [ He frowns. ] Grandpa said that being the owner of the Millennium Puzzle means constantly tried, didn't he? That means, to some degree, that's how my life is going to be. It'll be one thing after another and I need to learn how to shoulder that.
[ It's something Battle City taught him.
Yugi finally looks back up at Atem. ] You need to be honest too, Other Me. Not just to me but to yourself. There's things you want to do outside of dueling and wondering what is going to happen to us next.
[ Maybe he shouldn't say it -- maybe it does need to be said. If anything, Atem will at least know where Yugi stands on the subject. Even if he doesn't get an answer about it all tonight? It might be something that Atem thinks over at least. ]
Everyone might think I don't notice things because I'm quiet when you're out, but, I do. I notice more than any of you realize. I know that Téa likes you. I've known her most my life, and she's never seen me the way she sees you. It's why I left the two of you alone that day for a date. I figured that it might help you when you have no memories, and it would give Téa time with the person she sees as more than a childhood friend. [ It stings to admit it out loud... but there it is. He's not jealous, he's not mad. There's a tone of acceptance in his voice. ] But... I see how you look at Luna. Maybe you don't realize it, or don't want to, but you look at her the same way. You like her, and I think she likes you too.
So, be honest about it. If you want to talk to her more, or see her more? I don't mind. [ The smiles doesn't quite reach the corners of his mouth, but he's very serious. ] You should go after it if that's what you really want. There's something else besides dueling in tournaments and the next encounter - right?