[ but why? why is that particular answer that placates kaiba when all it implies is that squalo's pleased about his being very good at murder. he's absolutely confused by the sudden change in air, even if he shoves it down the best he can. ]

[ more importantly: the tiny lizard disobeying her master. that's funny. he rolls his eyes, giving kaiba an insufferable smug smirk, and raises a hand to half-scratch, half-tickle kisara's neck. ]

Look at that, she's barely just touched me and she's already giving you dragon attitude. Maybe you just suck at this.

[ this being predator-rearing, apparently. ]