fluffydeathdealer | [CAMPUS/IC]

[He's actually relieved. Between Judai's regular visits for food and Malik's presence and occasionally making treats for Henry and Jack, he's kind of got his hands full on that front. But best not to show that. If there's one thing he'd picked up from Duelist Kingdom, it was this.

Never show your enemy your hand unless you're using your words as a weapon.]

Un. Then, what if I were to use the Ring's powers for something you wanted? That 'user restriction' isn't on me.

But since this is just one thing, it'd be only once.

What would I need the Ring's powers for here? It wouldn't be useful for me to only use it once.

[Still laying on his back, Bakura gestures boldly towards the ceiling with his hands.]

Besides, this island's small enough that I could just scour for anything--or anybody--I wanted with inevitable success!

You could just tell me what you want, you know.

[Sigh. This guy is such a hard nut...]

But if you're trying to drive me into a corner, it's not that simple... I won't promise you unlimited uses just for something like this.

H-hehe, at least you're not that stupid. How about this, you tell me the why, who, and what of your request and I'll think about what I consider a worthy trade.

[He was definitely curious. His pure Ba that wouldn't even thieve wanted to know how to taint his soul. Maybe he had hope after all.]

...

[He wasn't meant to let the spirit know, and this guy was the spirit, in another form. Ugh... This is such a bad decision, he can practically taste it. Best to word it carefully.]

A man I know has been trying to teach me how to call upon the powers of darkness... without using the Ring. But with my soul in such a state, it's impossible. No matter how much I keep trying, it won't happen.

The powers of darkness? So you're finally taking an interest in your true potential, are you? And here I thought you were nothing but a "good boy" who was happy to let others walk all over him!!

[Bakura rolls forward to sit up, licking his lips in thought. He had no way of corrupting this boy's Ba, but he could corrupt his Ka and Akh...

Something much more powerful than him was needed to completely submit to the darkness, but he could at least get the ball rolling...]

If that's the case, I'll help you...but it won't be so easy as just giving you an answer. So my payment shouldn't be as easy as just giving me a single use of the Ring, don't you agree?

Well, they do say all the footprints really bring out my eyes, but it's getting to be a bit of a pain.

[The joke comes out far too easily for his liking. He should be more offended by that statement, but it's kind of true. He really is always... walked over.]

If it's that complicated, I guess it wouldn't be a worthwhile payment, you're right.

[But even so, he's not agreeing until he knows what the guy wants.]

What do you want, then?

I'm sure blood would bring them out just as well... [Bakura mumbles, chuckling darkly under his breath.

Back to business.] That's something I'll have to decide later, once I've seen how you're taking to my lessons! But you won't do certain things, right? You're still too pure for that...

Then just name those, and I'll agree not to ask them of you. [For now. He'll teach you the fun in the way he lives soon enough, Ba!]

Edited 2013-11-05 20:54 (UTC)

[OH GOD WAS HE BEING THREATENED AGAIN no, wait, actually, he wasn't too clear on what the guy had said. Maybe he was just imagining it.

And that guy wasn't going to discuss his payment yet? That was suspicious. Like signing a contact without reading the terms. Rubbing the back of his head awkwardly, he pondered his words carefully.]

What I won't do... I guess even the obvious things need to be stated, right?

Then, I'll tell you now... I won't kill anyone. Harming them is... debatable. I know it can't be avoided altogether, but it depends on the person and the reason. And I definitely won't do anything to bring harm to the members of the Rose group.

That is, the people living in [X] dormitory.

That's right...h-heh heh. If you forget anything, I'll use it against you.

[Bakura takes note of those restriction. How vague! That won't do at all. Anything could fall under "debatable" and "it depends".]

Do you think I'm going to accept vague bullshit like that?! You have the name the reasons and the people now, or you have to agree to harm others no matter who or why!

...r-right. [Dammit, he'd wanted to cover his ass in case he forgot anyone.]

Then, I'll tell you now. Apart from the people in the dorm I mentioned, I won't do anything to harm Yugi Muto, Judai Yuki, Malik Ishtar, or Kai.

[Though really, it wasn't a long list.]

[Malik Ishtar too? Damn... Oh well.]

No "people in the dorm" either, Ba! Anybody can move in an out of a room. Give me their names as well!

Seriously? [Sigh.] I guess that's fine, though not many people are allowed into that dorm. I can't even get past the barriers around it. But I guess you've had troubles with them, so it's probably best to get it out now that I won't be a part of any vengeance against them.

Let me see... there's Christian Rosenkreuz, Eleanor Ravensdale, Harriet Vaughn, Henry Tudor, Jack Cade, and Mahad. That's all.

[Wait, there'd been another name...Yugi Muto. Tch, out of the few people Ryou named, two of his targets were among them! He'll just have to word his requests carefully. If his Ba was close to these boys, then he might be even more useful than he thought.

But there was one more name that brought a low chuckle out from within him.]

Mahad? Well, there's no need to worry there. After all, he's already dead. I killed him.

...

[Oh goddammit, he doesn't know.]

Well... that's... kind of a funny story...

[His expression turns flat, even sour at that.]

...What?

[Oh, he really doesn't want to be the one to tell him. Don't run, don't run, don't run.]

People... don't stay dead here.

[His voice shook slightly with a growing anger.]

What do you take me for, Ba?

[Oh god. Please don't let this guy decide to test it out on him.]

I'm not lying! It takes a few days, but people come back! Henry told me himself about Mahad-san.

H-heh heh... [This little bastard was lying right to his face!

Bakura reaches into his shendyt, pulling a knife from a hidden pocket.]

Would you bet your life on that?!

S-seriously...? [His face pales. He doesn't want to die, even if it's temporary... But he's telling the truth. Henry had said that Mahad wasn't the first person to die, too. Swallowing, he nods, slowly. His throat feels dry.]

[Folding his hands in his lap, he meets the thief's eyes with firm - if terrified - determination. He's scared, but even if he's not experienced it himself, he trusts that it's true. Besides... he's faced down death before. He can steel himself for this... right?]

If you want to test it, there's no way I could run away anyway. But I'm telling the truth.

[His voice shakes. If he's got to die, he at least wanted it to be less... meaningless.]

D... do it if you want.

Well, since you've given me permission...

[...It was time to test his Ba's tongue holding skills. He wouldn't kill him, of course. After all, he was a part of him he might need in the future.

Bakura brought his knife closer, pressing the tip carelessly to Ryou's neck with one hand. Without anything holding Ryou in place, the boy could easily just move away.]

[His body wouldn't stop shaking. The most terrifying person he'd ever met was pressing a knife to his throat. Even if he'd wanted to run, he couldn't have. His body seemed incapable of moving. This wasn't some casual scare. He was really in danger here.

Even if death wasn't permanent here, his body was still treating it as it was. His mind was still in that mindset. Of course it was! Things like that, like people coming back to life, were just fairy tales. Like ghosts or magic.

...why was his mind still in that mindset again?]

...

[Oh god, he was going to draw this out, wasn't he? That jerk!]

What are you waiting for...?

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