[This feels like it's going to be a bad time. Not for Atem; no, he's not thinking so much about himself in this scenario. He'll take whatever Malik throws at him, because on Malik's back lies a greater sin than anything on their lists. While it was never Atem's hands that physically carved those scars, they're still for his memory and name. There's no atonement for that or the childhood trapped in the dark.
welcome to hell!! welcome to hell!! imagine me banging pots and pans at 4 AM outside your window
Atem sucks in a breath.]
Malik.