A tentative voice.

[thegoldenhorus]

Why have you summoned me to this place? Have I not finally earned peace for my people and myself?

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[pregames]

Wouldn't that be nice? Not that it was ever forthcoming.

[thegoldenhorus]

[ sympathetically ] Have you also been pulled from the afterlife?

If any were to do so, I would have hoped it'd been Yuugi...

[thatsthespearit]

You'd think peace would be a right, wouldn't it? Though, you sure it's not because you stand out too much? What's up with the hair?

[thegoldenhorus]

A great price was paid for this peace.

[ ... ]

It's natural, but I don't think my appearance would play into it...

[thatsthespearit]

Isn't it always a great price? I guess it doesn't count if it's not paid to them. At least, that's what my mun's saying. You might wanna take her with a grain of salt, though.

[... Grin.]

That's kind of impressive. It doesn't look like hair at all! But you know, the flashier you look, the more it makes people wanna pick on you.

[thegoldenhorus]

Thank you for the advice.

[ he nods ]

It caused my partner some undue stress, certainly. I had to play a number Penalty Games to make sure they left him unbothered.

[thatsthespearit]

Man, you're ice-cold! Maybe it's 'cause of the hair.

[Anyone with hair like that needs to have nerves of steel.

She sobers slightly.]

Your partner's okay? Sounds like you won in the end.

[pregames]

[Yuugi... that catches him off guard. They've never met yet but he knows of him.]

Hm... What afterlife? The gods offer no respite for one that forsakes their name. [He also happens to be a bit more cynical.] I suppose yours is what I have to look forward to though...

[thegoldenhorus]

Be at peace, my other self.

[ it feels strange to speak that term himself ]

The Two Ladies wouldn't abandon us as lightly as I -- we -- once thought.

[thegoldenhorus]

[ This girl is starting to sound a little obsessed. He's used to his hair getting remarks, but this...

He does smile at her assessment. ]

Actually Yuugi won our final game, for which I could not be more proud of him. He always has been stronger than he gives himself credit for.

[pregames]

Then you know how difficult that is to believe. But I suppose if it's you...

[He smirks. The feeling is somewhat mutual.]

[thegoldenhorus]

I understand your hesitation better than anyone. Is there anything I can do to ease your mind?

[pregames]

I shall see for myself won't I? [He shrugs] It is just unsettling to think that it's not over. And what that means. But if you speak of a true afterlife then I suppose, whatever happens, it was not in vain.

[minigoff]

[Oh Atems, muns just love picking on all of you, don't they]

Need any help, mou hitori no boku?

[thatsthespearit]

[Nah, that was the parting shot. Your hair is safe until further notice.

Her smile back is a little wistful.]

Mm, that's great! It's just no good if you aren't both at the same place.

[thegoldenhorus]

[ for the first time, he looks slightly disgruntled ]

I agree. I'd certainly prefer his company to that of others who are presently sharing the same space as myself.

[thegoldenhorus]

I can always use your help, partner.

It is good to see you again.

[thegoldenhorus]

Have you a home, in the meanwhile?

[minigoff]

It's good to see you too.

I'm not sure how to help with your mun... but we'll figure something out, won't we? [Like always.]

[thatsthespearit]

[Can't help laughing.]

Are they that bad? [This guy doesn't seem the easiest to get along with, though she herself doesn't mind.] Well, I can understand wanting someone important around.

[thegoldenhorus]

The tombrobber and I... [ be judicious, pharaoh ] ... do not see eye to eye.

At least he has no tried to kill me recently. [ at least in the last ten minutes ]

[thegoldenhorus]

Have you been well?

I appreciate it, but be careful. The Ring Spirit is also shared by the same mun.

[minigoff]

Mostly, but I'll be fine. You're the one I should be worrying about right now.

[thegoldenhorus]

[ he's surprised ]

Why?

[minigoff]

You deserve peace, if that's what you want.

You've earned it.