decisive destruction

"Me? Duel you? I’d have more of a challenge playing solitaire" Independent Seto Kaiba Post DSOD Mun 25+

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masruq

❝oh, i don’t think so kaiba. but since you seem to be feeling so kind i suppose i can accept such a humble offer.❞

with that a hand extends gracefully with an ever expectant curl of fingers indeed. always rising to the challenge no matter the stakes.

A twitch as fingers ready to set the game in motion, but Kaiba halts himself to speak. ❝Shame, just goes to show that you’re loosing your edge.❞ As if Kaiba would ever accept that Atem needed a handicap. The fact he was teasing just fueled the need to push himself further. 

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masruq

ego, the bane of mankind in existence.

when kaiba joined the vales so did he the faults of both past and present alike. there were no actions taught without first aligning oneself to consequence. perhaps in sending the resurrected god king to the mortal realm were the divines truly in mind to forgive. however upon shattering the spire of time he fears the only man capable of such accomplishments has earned their spite and in doing so does the pharaoh forcibly pulled from his golden resting place of peaceful prosperity suffer. this of course remains unsaid as he again perches ( rightfully so ) upon a perfectly polished corner of that office desk, hand tucking stray golden locks behind an ear before addressing the self absorbed ceo proper.

❝you should be grateful that lunch is all i demand. i would ask if you are ready but you always come prepared. i think i’d like sushi today~.❞

Say what you will about the cut-throat man, but he does keep his professional self to the highest degree. As Atem would make true his request Kaiba would set down the holo board and cast his gaze from the desk to the gilded god-king before him. ❝There are other things I could think of from you that’d I’d rather be grateful for.❞ Form shifts as the coat tail wafts behind his footfalls. Kaibas stride effortlessly leading to the door. If there was a place in Domino he were to get such food from it would have to be on the other side of town. Cobalt glances back to the king and he’ll arch a brow silently telling the king to come on. 

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masruq

❝i’ve not catted my way upon anything. yet. however that you would do this for me i am grateful.❞

stern is he in such a tone, even so much that emphasis sounds within the very last. his kingly stature remains despite ancient status seemingly swept to the sands of time and very much to kaiba’s repeated sentiment. while he may be a king no longer in egyptian rite era does not make the man and how could time hope to hold his very spirit? free hand proceeds to cup beneath his own chin and atem watches closely whilst taking in his supposed rival’s much more pointed features when engaging him up close. despite pouring the very essence of himself into every last thing he says and inevitably does seto kaiba keeps such a pristine appearance. atem in all of his own awareness falls short when bronze fingers coil against chestnut strands and for but a few fleeting moments does he allow the warmth of ra to gather in his palm before grazing his jaw tenderly so.

❝I would say you have.❞ He shifts to continue the meal with trained refinement. A mild shift as he quietly takes a bite, or two to sate the male near him. ❝Since I did this for you, why don’t you test out the system for me, or are you still firm on the I do not duel anymore kick, Pharaoh?❞ Shoulders square off some and form does recline into the chair as he slides the helmet closer to Atem. ❝I'm working on making the VR space less cumbersome, but bare with it for now.❞ Even if Atem would be grumpy and grumble whenever Kaiba asked for a duel, perhaps he could still have some form of interaction to the game. 

[draconicmaw]

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@masruq​ Testing the ask box I promise ( but let Atem step on kaiba >:3 )

The breeze had been nice outside, that Northen wind coming off the Nile. So familiar yet foreign, whatever. There was still data to farm while he was in this ‘afterlife’. Though the request is given to him by the smaller Pharaoh. That slender legs perched upon the couch as Atem ate grapes and idly wiled his free time. That cobalt gaze shot to Atem as this had to be some joke. Form reclined in his chair and Kaiba would shake his head. ❝I believe you’re counting your ego as height again, Pharaoh. If you truly want to step on someone go ask a servant.❞

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masruq​

❝oh, i don’t think so kaiba. but since you seem to be feeling so kind i suppose i can accept such a humble offer.❞

with that a hand extends gracefully with an ever expectant curl of fingers indeed. always rising to the challenge no matter the stakes.

A handicap would only increase the challenge Kaiba had to face, and in some thought it’d be more proof of his skill. With Atems poised grace the CEO would hold out his arm for the dueldisk. ❝I would think you’d wish to show your skill. Call it a kindness when I wipe the match with my power. ❞

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Okay serious headcanon, 

Kaiba spent a few days with Atem on the other side. He got to know the spirits of those who’d passed and learned more of his past self. Though it is some disconnect from the version of who he is now. 

Kaiba wonders just why his soul was sent back to the wheel of reincarnation verses everyone else who got to stay on the other side and wait for Atem. Though due to ego and putting himself as someone invaluable he rationalizes it as his soul isn’t done with it’s goals yet, and Atem needed him. That he still had a lot to prove from being Priest to being CEO. He was born to be the spear head.

Kaiba didn’t get to spend too long on the other side as his living body was locked in the Cyberlink device and to tear it open would rip his mind apart. So Mokuba was forced to wait on his brothers return. Three days in the after life, and while there he took readings and made attempts to perfect his devices for his brain to be on a higher plane. However, like a needle puncturing a balloon or bubble the worlds balance was fractured. 

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One of my favorite ‘cracky’ headcanons is that Kaiba didn’t just go to the other side once. 

No. He went once fought Atem had this big moment then got sent back. Well, he’s a glutton so he keeps trying to go back and his tech gets better each time, but Atem gets tired of the ‘DUEL ME’ and just flicks Kaibas back to the living realm. Where he pops up randomly around Yugi who has to fully pull him back into the living. 

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mutarecordis

“But is it truly a lamb or merely a wolf among the flock?” Ryou countered smoothly as he placed his hands behind his back. He knew Kaiba was a force to be reckoned with, though he knew he wouldn’t bow. Though he knew there were benefits to being on the outskirts of the little group. Being vastly underestimated was one of them. A man of no utter consequence. 

❝A wolf wouldn’t stick his neck out for the fodder.❞ Came his own retort before toned arms cross his chest. Time was clicking down and Ryou was in his way. So this would be Ryou’s only form of charity before he gets into the car to leave. ❝Make this quick, I have more important things to tend to.❞ Hand would rise some to add inflect to his words.

[karmadegon]

they smol

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[nurabiaylmaz]

So cool

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Via: Osiris/ @masruq

Atem: *Asks something* Kaiba: No also Kaiba: .......okay fine.

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masruq​

whereas the tone cold principled man before him treated food as a privilege rather than necessity atem would have none of it. sleek leg folds properly against the other as he settled just beside the ever technologically immersed ceo whilst sliding a plate before him in tandem. no more dodging his meals. seto kaiba eats now. lips purse and the monarch leans forward, lifting a slice of bread. far be it from a king to willingly sit by and allow one to simply starve.

❝then you won’t mind. i’m certain whatever project has taken the brunt of your attentions this time will easily succeed that of the last.❞

Starving to one was focus spent elsewhere to the CEO, but knowing Atem, Kaiba would watch the plate slip across his workspace. Only when Atem would lift the bread to his lips does the taller make motion to move. He’s amused at the idea of Atem feeding him, though he may not outwardly show as much, hands slipping from his chin to cross at the desk. Atem should be grateful that he does at least offer him the attention that the Pharaoh desires. 

Gaze ever fixated upon the king as lips part to take a bite. He was so close to finishing this that even looking away meant it would rest longer and longer. Something he, as a businessman, knew would only dwindle excitement if left in secret to long since the last release. With the bite taken he’ll cast a glance from Atem. ❝Fine, if it means you catting your way upon my desk then I’ll eat.❞ 

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[kvibv]

@masruq​ “How long has it been since you’ve eaten?” ( Atem is gonna make you sit ur ass down today Kaiba )

Food wasn’t always needed. Kaiba did his usual routine of fasting, but he was aware of his nutrients. Though with his highness about it seems the need to feed him was something Atem was going to take priority over Kaibas current project. While there were still issues with the neuro-complex, a 5% increase in the last test was a good sign. The small soldering iron is set upon the damping sponge with a light sizzle before it’s set upon the stand. Form leans forward in his chair hands lacing under his chin. ❝Since breakfast yesterday.❞