[well, at least he knows atem hasn't thrown in the towel yet. it's reassuring, if only in a backwards sort of way.]
Beats me. You're the one acting like a royal pain in the ass.
[there really isn't any point in arguing anymore and he's glad that he doesn't have to pitch his case to his majesty. he's stubborn, they're stubborn, it's all one big stubborn mess. of course they're stalemated; that won't change anytime soon, much as kaiba might doggedly deny it. until they duel and duel for keeps, nothing will change at all.
kaiba tests the blade, then takes up the limb and leans in to carve the character into flesh. his strokes are quick and efficient. it will hurt, but less of a burn and more of a bite. he finishes the symbol, the symbol of their pride, squinting at the shape. one down, one to go. he looks back up at atem, a silent are you okay? even if he'd deny that too.]
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Beats me. You're the one acting like a royal pain in the ass.
[there really isn't any point in arguing anymore and he's glad that he doesn't have to pitch his case to his majesty. he's stubborn, they're stubborn, it's all one big stubborn mess. of course they're stalemated; that won't change anytime soon, much as kaiba might doggedly deny it. until they duel and duel for keeps, nothing will change at all.
kaiba tests the blade, then takes up the limb and leans in to carve the character into flesh. his strokes are quick and efficient. it will hurt, but less of a burn and more of a bite. he finishes the symbol, the symbol of their pride, squinting at the shape. one down, one to go. he looks back up at atem, a silent are you okay? even if he'd deny that too.]