Video | April 8th | Evening

[kuriboh_boy]

[The screen flickers on and Judai sits there blinking at the camera, a small smile on his face.] I’ve been thinking about starting a blog ever since I left Duel Academy. [His comment sounds idle and a hint of exhaustion creeps into his voice towards the end of the sentence. A moment later, he's all smiles though, shaking the camera a little.]

Hey! So, I'm new here! I guess... that's a thing that happens, huh? [He laughs and rubs the back of his neck.] My name's Judai! It's nice to meet you all! Or, I mean, it would be if you were... y'know... here instead of... [He gestures vaguely.] On the other side of a network I think??

[Judai pauses for a moment here and then eagerly reaches off screen, pulling his hand back into view with a deck of cards a moment later.] So I was think that maybe somebody might wanna duel me? It'd really be great! I love taking on new challengers, and since you're all new... [He trails off and his smile falters for a moment before he hitches it right back on.]

So yeah! Hit me up if you wanna duel! I can meet up with you wherever! Uh, so long as you tell me where I'm going. [With a snicker, he winks at the camera.] See ya soon!

Comments

[kuriboh_boy]

Yeah, it is weird, isn't it? [Soft snicker.] I guess I just kinda got used to it a little...

[shiromadoushi]

It's probably different when you're the one who travels, huh?

[kuriboh_boy]

Pretty much! Though, actually... I'm never the one who really does it. I just kind of get... caught up in it all! [Grin.]

[shiromadoushi]

But you still moved in time, right? Even if you didn't cause it to happen...

[kuriboh_boy]

Yep! Oh, and I've also hopped between dimensions. [A bit of a matter-of-fact tone there.]

[shiromadoushi]

Heeeeeeeeh, really? More than just coming here?

[kuriboh_boy]

[He nods emphatically.]

Yep! It's, um... Well, there's other dimensions at home that I went to. To save... to save some friends. [Nope, not gonna mention that he's king there, nope nope.]

[shiromadoushi]

[[blink blink, blink blink]]

...like the places where Dark Games are held?

[kuriboh_boy]

Uh... they were a little different? But... kind of! They're... [Come on, Judai, you can explain this!] They're planes of existence where Duel Monsters spirits live! [YES, you got it!]

[shiromadoushi]

[[Stares, eyes wide]]

...They really are alive?

[[Because the Black Magician and Blue Eyes White Dragon always seemed more alive when Yuugi and Kaiba used them... but he had though that it was because of the holograms somehow.]]

[kuriboh_boy]

[Definitive nod!] Yes! And not just in the other dimensions! [Now he looks excited again.] I've been able to see Duel Spirits for... well, for as long as I can remember!

I have no idea if they talked about this before, OH WELL :D

[shiromadoushi]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeh, really? That's amazing! So does that mean you actually know the cards in your deck as if they were people?!

I got not clue either. >_> Whatevs.

[kuriboh_boy]

Pretty much! Well... um... They're not there anymore here. [He scratches his cheek a little awkwardly.] But they were all there! And that's why I'm so close with my Neo-Spacians!

ADHD YGO boys~ ;)

[shiromadoushi]

Neo Spa-- aaa! The ones in your deck?

Has to be pretty hard... to go from being able to see spirits like that all around to then be here without them.... But I guess its better that they're still back home and safe, right?

XD What dorks.

[kuriboh_boy]

Those're the ones!

[Oh... oh that's making him sad. But he's gonna pretend it isn't, yep.]

Uh... yeah! I guess that's true. Still kinda lonely though.

[shiromadoushi]

Not for long, though, right? Since there are plenty of people here you can make new friends with.

[kuriboh_boy]

[Judai laughs a little.]

Yeah, true. [It's not the same, but... yeah.]

[shiromadoushi]

[[He smile warmly a moment more before tucking away his deck]] I should get back to my apartment, before Ryuzaki-kun empties out my fridge in retaliation... [[There's a small laugh there]]

I'll see you around, Juudai-san! And if you want to duel again, just call me, okay?

[kuriboh_boy]

Oh! Alright! [He laughs and grins widely at Bakura.]

Thanks for coming. I'm... uh. I'm really glad you're here! It'll make everything so much easier, I think.

[With a wink, he adds:] And don't worry. I never hesitate when it comes to dueling!

[shiromadoushi]

[[looks a touch embarrassed at that, but still smile warmly]]

Anything I can do to help!

Until later, then!