[ Gosh, Kaiba. Sometimes he can just say all the right things. Is it any wonder why Tech is so smitten? He doesn't look at him -- eyes distinctly fixated on a point past Kaiba into the crowd, but he practically glows from his comments all the same. The remark about respect is yet another hit on this high.

In the few seconds they have to breath, a smile finds a home on his lips. ]

You'll always be real with me. Even if I don't like what you have to say. How can I not trust that? You said from the get-go you would betray me without hesitation. I greatly respect that honesty, that complete lack of manipulation. If it happens, it happens. But in the meantime, I'll enjoy the ride.

[ His hand gently squeezes Kaiba's as they prepare to launch into the real dance. ]