[ The morning went smoothly at least. He fussed little over what to wear, though he did make sure it wasn't exactly how he had dressed Atem for the date with Anzu. The weather has turned colder and he's not nearly as confident in himself to wear certain things out in public. Oh, he has unending support and encouragement from his other self, but, Yugi isn't sure he'll ever really be ready to show who he really is to the rest of the world.
Not like some people.
He says his goodbyes to his other self for now and notes that Umbra is still in the room. This time though, the black and white Shiba Inu is awake and barks goodbye to him as well. He would have thought Umbra would have left by now...
The date with Anzu was nice. He wouldn't call it a date because that would be getting his hopes up. Instead, he just sees it as a nice time spent with a friend. One who really hasn't had time alone with him in some time. Given the continual onslaught of rain continues as well as an alert of an incoming typhoon. Tis the season, after all. They decide they'll cut their outing only a little bit shorter -- just in case. The rain also forces them indoors at the mall.
They spend their time namely talking about what happened a few months ago under the eye of Dartz and the Orichalcos. Anzu parts with more details than he's managed to garner so far. At first he was hesitant to share the things he wishes he could tell his other self... but Anzu is relentless in knowing if he's alright. Then, he folds, and it all comes crashing out. She's more than understanding and steadfast in resolving of not letting something like that happen again. Nothing like the Orichalcos will split their friends up.
Yugi smiles, of course, but can't help but wonder if they all have forgotten that he's the one who chose to let the seal take him instead.
The night approaches and they have to say their good-byes. Yugi walks her to the nearest bus station and stays with her until she boards it to head home. At least he can offer her a genuine smile and thank her for her help. If anything, it's nice just to spend time with her alone... even if more won't come from it.
He walks back to the game shop, but doesn't reach out to Atem just yet. Not until he's home, done being pestered by his grandpa about the details, and up in his room. That's when he sees Umbra is still there, looking up from a dish of food. Grandpa knows that Umbra is there then and maybe he always knew. Umbra give shim a welcoming bark before turning back to his food.
Yugi settles into his night clothes and sits on the bed. After a moment he lays backwards and reaches over the edge to scratch the top of Umbra's head. Now, it's just waiting for his other self to realize he's home. ]
the next evening ho ho ho
Not like some people.
He says his goodbyes to his other self for now and notes that Umbra is still in the room. This time though, the black and white Shiba Inu is awake and barks goodbye to him as well. He would have thought Umbra would have left by now...
The date with Anzu was nice. He wouldn't call it a date because that would be getting his hopes up. Instead, he just sees it as a nice time spent with a friend. One who really hasn't had time alone with him in some time. Given the continual onslaught of rain continues as well as an alert of an incoming typhoon. Tis the season, after all. They decide they'll cut their outing only a little bit shorter -- just in case. The rain also forces them indoors at the mall.
They spend their time namely talking about what happened a few months ago under the eye of Dartz and the Orichalcos. Anzu parts with more details than he's managed to garner so far. At first he was hesitant to share the things he wishes he could tell his other self... but Anzu is relentless in knowing if he's alright. Then, he folds, and it all comes crashing out. She's more than understanding and steadfast in resolving of not letting something like that happen again. Nothing like the Orichalcos will split their friends up.
Yugi smiles, of course, but can't help but wonder if they all have forgotten that he's the one who chose to let the seal take him instead.
The night approaches and they have to say their good-byes. Yugi walks her to the nearest bus station and stays with her until she boards it to head home. At least he can offer her a genuine smile and thank her for her help. If anything, it's nice just to spend time with her alone... even if more won't come from it.
He walks back to the game shop, but doesn't reach out to Atem just yet. Not until he's home, done being pestered by his grandpa about the details, and up in his room. That's when he sees Umbra is still there, looking up from a dish of food. Grandpa knows that Umbra is there then and maybe he always knew. Umbra give shim a welcoming bark before turning back to his food.
Yugi settles into his night clothes and sits on the bed. After a moment he lays backwards and reaches over the edge to scratch the top of Umbra's head. Now, it's just waiting for his other self to realize he's home. ]