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Where are you?

[[Private to Mello]]

Ryuzaki's at my apartment. He'll be safe out of the way there.

[[Private to Takuto]]

Something's going on and I'm worried about everyone. Can we team up?

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[Matching stride with Yuugi is, admittedly, not a difficult thing to do.]

A sword... A longsword. I don't know if that would be any easier.

[He's not entirely certain about this; fighting with a longsword requires practice, too. Even Takuto had some trouble at first, and he was used to fighting with swords.]

[[It is when you have to make sure to keep your steps shorter to not out pace the person you're keeping in stride with]]

Heeeeh, really? That's a little surprising! [[But Bakura's all smiles]] That could be really helpful, we wouldn't need to use any special attacks that way! Want to try it?

Yeah... It surprised me, too.

[Yuugi's still a little unsure; it's... not terribly easy to imagine Bakura fighting with an actual sword. Maybe if it was a game that involved swords.

But he's going to have faith in his friend.]

We can try it. [He stops suddenly, tugging on Bakura's hand and urging the other boy to also stop and meet his eyes.] But, look... If it gets really dangerous, you have to transform too! That way you won't get hurt.

[His concern is clearly evident through the connection that resonance provides them; he absolutely does not want anything bad to happen to his friend... again.]

[[Bakura nods, turning with a smile]] Of course! It's a lot easier to hide as a d10, don't worry. It's almost a reflex now. [[admits with a small laugh, doing his best to project reassurance and confidence. Really, Bakura's gotten so practiced that he can transform instantly, roll a few feet and then jump back. Since he was no good fighting, he'd practiced quite a few tricks in the 'getting the hell out of the way' variety, thanks to Leo.]]

Want to try it now? Before we head out there?

[That does reassure him; though he hates the idea of running away, even that is far preferable to Bakura being hurt.

Now that they're on the ground floor, the strange noises from outside are even louder and more pressing. Loud clattering, a frightened scream, something like heavy wing beats, and a strange screeching... Yuugi doesn't hesitate; he just nods once, holds Bakura's hand a bit more tightly, and then concentrates on the transformation. His form glows and then smoothly changes shape, until it comes to rest in his Weapon form, leaving Bakura holding a long and fairly heavy sword.]

'Will this be okay?'

[[Bakura shifts his hold slightly, adjusting for the sudden weight in his hand. It feels...

Right.

Heavy enough to be solid, but not so heavy that it would need two hands to support the weight, even if it felt like it should.

He smiles warmly. Of course, he and Yuugi were best friends, a similar in many ways and different in ones that didn't clash. As if there had been any doubt that they would work well.]]

Un, it should be. Let me try a swing, okay?

[[He shifted his stance, trying to remember how swords like these were held in games and movies. Left hand to support the balance, lift and swing-- only in slow motion since it was just getting the feel.

Yes. Yes he could do this. There was a simmer of nervousness under it all, but with Yuugi with him, he could ignore it. For Yuugi, he could be strong. Would be strong. Deep breath. His hand tightened around the sword hilt before he nodded again.]]

Ready?

[In his Weapon form, Yuugi feels even more resistant to the Madness. There are very few distractions, nothing now but to support his friend.

Since resonating with Bakura is very different from resonating with Takuto--Yuugi doesn't constantly feel as though he's about to be swept away by the other's wavelength if he isn't careful, for one--and he has to take a moment to adjust as well, drawing back ever so slightly to compensate for his friend's lack of forcefulness. He senses the nervousness and tries to provide the sense of an encouraging hand on Bakura's back, just letting his friend know that he is right here no matter what.

The practice swing is slow, yes, but it feels smooth. They can do this...]

'I'm ready. Let's go!'

[[There's a return feeling of warmth at the encouragement.]]

Un!

[[With another deep breath he pushes open the door, looking up for any sign of anything from above before nodding again and starting to walk swiftly towards where the gondolas were, fingers tight around his friend's Weapon form. Knowing Takuto, he'd be having similar thoughts... dashing into action in top form. They just had to get there without any trouble... or at least not any they couldn't handle!]]

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