Then all I ask is a minute, and then I'll let you go.
[ He reaches over to brush the hologram's leg, aware that the strange shimmer of light isn't really her. Just an approximation. ]
I've spent my whole dueling career trying to become worthy of you three. But it's taken me all this time to start to understand what that means. My priorities have shifted since we met, but you're still my wings to the future, and my most trusted ally.
[ He leans over to brush the light, careful not to get too close to Jou. ]
I won't ask for much more of your time. He tells me you want to rest. But...thank you, for protecting Jonouchi and Yugi. And for guiding me all these years. And since you seem to like your new friend, I'll look out for him too. Will that please you?
[ He mimes a fond pat and settles back down, turning back to Jou. ]
no subject
[ He reaches over to brush the hologram's leg, aware that the strange shimmer of light isn't really her. Just an approximation. ]
I've spent my whole dueling career trying to become worthy of you three. But it's taken me all this time to start to understand what that means. My priorities have shifted since we met, but you're still my wings to the future, and my most trusted ally.
[ He leans over to brush the light, careful not to get too close to Jou. ]
I won't ask for much more of your time. He tells me you want to rest. But...thank you, for protecting Jonouchi and Yugi. And for guiding me all these years. And since you seem to like your new friend, I'll look out for him too. Will that please you?
[ He mimes a fond pat and settles back down, turning back to Jou. ]
Ready for me to call her back?