Mostly just rambling on DM at 3 in the morning.

[mister_foppish]

[Oh, look. It's Pegasus, your lovely neighborhood Duel Monsters creator. Looks like he seems a bit...Unamused.]

I don't like the sound of that "scandal" you have in mind for me, you know. I hardly see why you would find it amusing to have my figure displayed on a billboard only to bring my repute into question by the locals. (...I thought, at least, that you wanted me to promote the Cards rather than make me into some sort of fool.) I hardly think it would be as much of a "sensation" as you envision, at least.

Also, regarding that certain something about being friends?...We can't all be lucky in the realm of love, you know.

And just so you know: the gay jokes are getting old.

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[shutupandduelme]

Blaming someone else is rather pathetic. You've probably brought it on yourself, knowing your behavior.

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[mister_foppish]

AhahahaHAHAhahaha!

[Laughing a little more loudly than necessary!]

Kaiba-boy, Kaiba-boy~ Must you always start everything out with an insult?

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[mister_foppish]

Actually, the sad part is I've been behaving myself for the most part. This is entirely her idea.

3/3

[mister_foppish]

But you know, I can't help but be morbidly curious if...A little scandal wouldn't bolster the publicity? I wonder if she's right about that.

I'm simply not that kind of man, though. How embarrassing to even think of it! I don't go around showing myself off so....Well, how do you put it? Well, it's simply shameful what some people will do to make themselves a celebrity.

[shutupandduelme]

[Have a very dry look.]

And what exactly would you call your usual behavior? I might actually have to start feeling sorry for those around you if you are going to be doing something worse than that.

[mister_foppish]

[HMPH. Someone is being rather rude today.]

Well we can't all be so humdrum and dreary as you, Kaiba-boy. Such an existence doesn't suit me one bit.

[shutupandduelme]

[This someone is rude every day, and he's just getting started.]

And so you cause trouble. Tell me, how many children are you intending to kidnap with this 'scandal'? Or will it just be the soul stealing?

[mister_foppish]

You're so cruel, Kaiba-boy. Can't bygones be bygones?~

[shutupandduelme]

Perhaps, if you had not gone after my brother.

Using my proper name would be a small start, however.

[mister_foppish]

How about "no", O Churlish One.~

I don't take demands from those who lose to me, remember?

If anything, it should be the other way around!

[shutupandduelme]

You would be proud of a victory that wasn't in a fair duel? Tch.

I'll challenge you now. You won't be worrying much about this foolish mun created scandal once I'm finished with you.

[mister_foppish]

Wounded pride will be your downfall, just like last time, Kaiba-boy. I'm afraid I cannot accept your little challenge.

And if you really have that sort of time on your hands I wonder what's becoming of that company of yours~

[shutupandduelme]

My company is doing just fine. Keeping your game afloat, in fact. It helps that it isn't run by a coward who refuses duels.

[mister_foppish]

Really now. What a bold claim. Last I recall...When your company was the one on the verge of sinking; suddenly the stock soared when my company, Industrial Illusions, partnered with yours.

Or else maybe you are so quick to forget!

Are you saying you'd like for me to dissolve that little partnership? Because, I do have the contract in my office, if you'd like to discuss it.

[shutupandduelme]

That was some time ago. Eternity, in business terms. Besides, that debt has long since been balanced. What do you think propped up Industrial Illusions and its flagship game long after the expected lifespan of a fad?

Especially with its CEO out of commission for so long.

[mister_foppish]

..Not so long ago to me, in friendship terms. But I am not saying that it is something which is still owed, but something that should be taken into consideration given it was not an appropriate comment on your part.

I am asking you to recall that if simply because I'm asking you to extend me some courtesy, Kaiba.

...I regret many things, but am I not allowed some semblance of dignity? You of all people should understand.

[shutupandduelme]

What I have done has nothing to do with this. You lost any chance at courtesy from me when you attacked my brother.

[mister_foppish]

...

[A bit hesitant now.]

What do you want then? What could I possibly do that would appease you? Wouldn't you much rather just stop harboring resentment so we can all move on? I kept my promises.

[note_atem]

Putting you in question puts Duel Monsters into question. [And by that firm tone that's obviously NOT SOMETHING YOU SHOULD BE DOING!1!!!1 Because you know. Game of life and everything. Think of the children new duelists!]

[mister_foppish]

It's not my choice. Why does everything always have to be my fault!

[note_atem]

If it's a scandal it's something involving you. Take responsibility.

[mister_foppish]

You have no right to talk to me about responsibility or scandals at all! You don't even know me. So stop presuming you know what's best for everyone else!

[note_atem]

[Whoa. Whoa..]

...this has really shaken you. [Whoa. Even Atem's not that big of an asshole that he can't see that.]

[mister_foppish]

[Just. This. Face. Because that's all you're going to get after being a jerk.]

Clearly, it's none of your business.

[note_atem]

If it was no one's business then you shouldn't have brought it to the level of a public spectacle. [But even as he says this his words aren't as acidic. He might be willing to listen but he's not putting that out there because you don't seem to want to talk.]

[mister_foppish]

[Only because that response had come rudely from the beginning. So that's entirely Atem's fault. Tenses slightly, looking away.]

Public or not public? It really doesn't matter if it was or not. I didn't deserve your comment. You're just as bad as Seto Kaiba.

[note_atem]

[He's a rude asshole sometimes. BUT SETO KAIBA LEVEL? OH NO SIR.]

I don't think I've ever been insulted that way before.

[mister_foppish]

Some of us actually have feelings.

[note_atem]

[That gets an awkward shuffle out of him. He's only vaguely managed to suppress one of those strange random encounters in a limo. It's probably why he isn't as harsh as he could be.]

No one could ever accuse you of the opposite. [ Trying to cover for the shift. But you are so flamboyant, after all.]

[mister_foppish]

[Ugh please don't remind him. He'd probably make some excuse because in hindsight he's rather ashamed for breaking down like that.]

Then why say something so unkind at all? It's hardly true.

[Grumbles and huffs. Being flamboyant doesn't mean he's the scandalous sort. In fact, with the exception of what happened at Duelist Kingdom he kind of mellowed out after that.]

Honestly, sometimes being around you kids can be so exhausting. No wonder I live on an island by myself.

[note_atem]

[No worries there.]

I never said you didn't have feelings, I said a scandal involving you likely has your involvement. [Because logic.]

[mister_foppish]

Not exactly. You implied that regardless of the nature of the scandal, it would be my fault no matter what kind of scandal it was! And, that I should take responsibility for it no matter if it was my fault or not.

Don't think you can pull the wool over my eyes.

[Or, EYE, rather. But hey, eyes sounds better. Can't blame him for that!]

[note_atem]

Your anger has led you to read far too into what I meant. [He certainly hadn't meant all that.] You should take responsibility for whatever part you're involved with. If you're worried about the future of the game, you shouldn't be caught up in things like this at all. [because you should want to promote cards but if you do weird things no one will want to buy them. he thinks it's simple enough]

[mister_foppish]

B-but it's not my fault!

[mister_foppish]

Why can't anyone seem to understand that...

[note_atem]

....what happened? [He's feeling a bit unsure about all of this.]

[mister_foppish]

Absolutely nothing has happened yet—at least in regards to that—and it's already as if I'm being treated like some sort of criminal..I can only imagine what sort of slander or harassment is going to be flung at me if this ever actually does happen.

But..I can't escape fate forever.

In fact, it doesn't comfort me at all knowing what my future might bring me.

Even if I am supposed to be charged as being a guardian to the Cards, and if I respect myself more than that this situation is left in someone else's grasp, an unknown force guided by the hand of Misfortune. I was born under that kind of star, I suppose.

[note_atem]

If there's nothing you can do, you need to stand and face it, regardless of the outcome. [Said strongly.] Fearing the future won't delay it, it will only make you less prepared.

[mister_foppish]

I don't fear it. I know that if it does come to pass I will have to take the blow, regardless if it is indeed my fault. But you speak soundly. And justly. And for that, I am grateful.