[ Atem can understand that feeling. It was how he felt when he'd lost Yugi. Of course, their friends wanted to help, and they wanted to know what he was thinking and feeling, but speaking to them was more than he could handle at the time. Of course, the circumstances are a little different, but if Atem knew that's what Yugi was thinking, he would definitely understand. ]
All right, then we'll talk about it later.
[ The last thing he intends to do is push Yugi into doing something he's not interested in or ready for. He hasn't yet realized that Anzu is standing close by, but he can tell from the way Yugi glances away, looking towards the entrance, that there's someone he's trying to avoid. The question is, why? It's Yugi's business, of course, but Atem would still like to find out what's bothering his friend so much.
When they finally make the switch and Yugi retreats into the soul room, Atem's expression shifts into one of concern. But Yugi's already gone, which clearly means he wants to be alone, so for the moment, Atem intends to respect that.
He turns to leave, passing through the entrance, and that's when he finally notices Anzu standing there. For just a second, he hesitates, because a little bit of Yugi's feelings came through to him, and now he wonders if maybe Yugi's having difficulty accepting that soon, he and his friends will all go their separate ways. Of course Yugi will miss Joey and Tristan, but what about Anzu? He's aware that Anzu has feelings for both of them, to varying degrees, but he's not certain how or what Anzu really feels for Yugi.
Of course, what he would like to see is Yugi and Anzu finally getting together, but Yugi's always protested that there's no point, because Anzu doesn't see him that way. Atem's hesitation continues as he debates with himself about whether or not he should approach Anzu and make another appeal to getting her to agree to spend time with Yugi, and not only as friends but on an actual date.
He can see Anzu starting to turn as though she's realized that he's standing there, and ordinarily, he would stay and talk with her, but his concern for Yugi trumps his desire to see the two of them come together. It's quick, but he ducks behind the nearest column and attempts sneaking away.
Luckily, Anzu doesn't approach, so Atem's able to make his escape. It takes him a few more minutes to finish the journey back to Yugi's house, and once there, he goes straight up to their room. Fortunately, Solomon isn't anywhere present, probably in a back room somewhere, so his arrival also goes unnoticed.
Once he's settled, he doesn't waste time joining Yugi inside the Puzzle, intending to knock on the door to his soul room. ]
Yugi, could I come in for just a moment?
[ If he's rebuffed, he'll withdraw, but only temporarily. They have to talk, and he'd rather not put this off for too long. ]
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All right, then we'll talk about it later.
[ The last thing he intends to do is push Yugi into doing something he's not interested in or ready for. He hasn't yet realized that Anzu is standing close by, but he can tell from the way Yugi glances away, looking towards the entrance, that there's someone he's trying to avoid. The question is, why? It's Yugi's business, of course, but Atem would still like to find out what's bothering his friend so much.
When they finally make the switch and Yugi retreats into the soul room, Atem's expression shifts into one of concern. But Yugi's already gone, which clearly means he wants to be alone, so for the moment, Atem intends to respect that.
He turns to leave, passing through the entrance, and that's when he finally notices Anzu standing there. For just a second, he hesitates, because a little bit of Yugi's feelings came through to him, and now he wonders if maybe Yugi's having difficulty accepting that soon, he and his friends will all go their separate ways. Of course Yugi will miss Joey and Tristan, but what about Anzu? He's aware that Anzu has feelings for both of them, to varying degrees, but he's not certain how or what Anzu really feels for Yugi.
Of course, what he would like to see is Yugi and Anzu finally getting together, but Yugi's always protested that there's no point, because Anzu doesn't see him that way. Atem's hesitation continues as he debates with himself about whether or not he should approach Anzu and make another appeal to getting her to agree to spend time with Yugi, and not only as friends but on an actual date.
He can see Anzu starting to turn as though she's realized that he's standing there, and ordinarily, he would stay and talk with her, but his concern for Yugi trumps his desire to see the two of them come together. It's quick, but he ducks behind the nearest column and attempts sneaking away.
Luckily, Anzu doesn't approach, so Atem's able to make his escape. It takes him a few more minutes to finish the journey back to Yugi's house, and once there, he goes straight up to their room. Fortunately, Solomon isn't anywhere present, probably in a back room somewhere, so his arrival also goes unnoticed.
Once he's settled, he doesn't waste time joining Yugi inside the Puzzle, intending to knock on the door to his soul room. ]
Yugi, could I come in for just a moment?
[ If he's rebuffed, he'll withdraw, but only temporarily. They have to talk, and he'd rather not put this off for too long. ]