❝ I haven’t seen Yugi in a while, but I heard he has grown quite a bit. I’m almost afraid to see for myself, ❞ he laughed. ❝ I mean, I just might get jealous of his growth spurt. It’s a pain having to ask for assistance in the grocery store, but I suppose it is something I am DOOMED to live with forever. ❞
His expression remained jovial as they began a slow walk, even with Jou inquiring about his life choices. Truth be told, he did have moments where he felt lonely, but in the way that he meant. Only when he allowed himself to grow envious of other couples did he feel that pang. Otherwise being alone was just as easy as breathing. ❝ No. I actually feel fine when I am alone. I was alone for c e n t u r i e s, Jou. Being alone is as natural as breathing for me, but I don’t expect anyone to f u l l y understand. ❞
He went quiet pondering his next words. He hoped he wasn’t giving Jou the wrong impression. He truly was happy to see him. He guessed he just couldn’t see why he’d feel bad about the time apart. It hadn’t really been THAT long, but perhaps he saw time in a manner that Jou did not. At any rate, Jou had no reason to feel bad about the loss of contact. It happens.
❝ I’m…sorry if I’m weirding you out. I know my feelings about being a loner and all is probably strange. I just…truly do not understand why you would feel so bad. For me, it really hasn’t been that long but perhaps my perception of time feels different. A few months…a year… that’s NOTHING compared toCENTURIES. ❞
Their slow pace and Jou’s sudden movement gave cause to pause. Their walk ceased as the other closed the distance between them, seemingly studying him. This brought a small smile to the former king’s lips as he averted his eyes briefly. Eating properly. He guessed that depended on Jou’s definition of properly. The monarch ate what he always had — salads and fruit. If he really felt ambitious, he’d bother with some fish. Otherwise, he was far too lazy most days to bother with eating three square meals.
❝ I eat well enough. You worry far too much my friend. I don’t recall my eating habits being THAT bad. I just do not eat as often as you or Honda, ❞ he teased. ❝ Now stop fussing over my health and let’s get moving. I smell rain in the air. ❞
“I don’t know how you could get used to that. I mean, maybe some people, but you’d think after so long it would really weigh on you and you’d want at least some form of company. I know I’ve been on my own for awhile, and even growing up, though I had my friends around and my sister, and you..so, maybe sometimes if I was by myself, thinking about it that way wasn’t so bad. Though now a days with how we’ve all sort of split, I can feel a bit bored and alone. Kind of wish we could just rewind a little and go back to playing card games in tournaments.”
Even if it was the time in his life that he had to grow up and make more difficult decisions and do work, he still wanted to be a kid and do all the things he liked doing back then. Everything was so much fun and now things in life seemed so boring.
“It’s not weird. I guess it’s just how you are. Everyone takes things differently, but..I’m pretty much a call away if you want to talk. I didn’t change my number or anything like that.” Though he was usually busiest on weekdays from work.
His hand lifted away suddenly when the other caught onto him being cautious over him again, and it brought a faint blush to his face before he scratched his cheek lightly and avoided eye contact for a second.
“Sorry...old habits, I guess. But uh..what are you, a cat? You sure it’s gonna rain, or is that an excuse to hurry up?” He grinned regardless and upped his footing so they could get to the nearest place, hands resting inside his pockets for now so he could control himself.
