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Hello! [The video opens up to a nice shot of Ryou's smiling face, and he's even waving. He seems a little nervous, but it's not enough to deter him from pressing on. After all, if he's going to be stuck here long term he might as well get to know people.]

My name's Bakura Ryou, and I've been here fooor...about a week and a half. This only my second time using the network though, so it's nice to meet you all! I don't usually use things like this, but it's kind of convenient, huh?

[He's quite now, looking thoughtful and worried again. It's a few seconds before he starts up again.]

I enjoy playing games with my friends and cooking... I'm not sure why I was brought here though, because I don't think I'll be much help. The only wars I've fought in were imaginary.

[Ryou nervously fidgets, rubbing the back of his head. There's another awkward silence.]

Speaking of, I bought some tabletop games at the market, but I can't read the directions... Would anybody be able to translate them for me? I wouldn't mind paying for the trouble, since I know it's a lot to ask. [And a lot in general. The directions were quite a few pages long.]

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[Midii might have been fluent in Japanese, but in her time, "unusual" names were a common thing. Not to mention the fact that she had been in Keelai for more than a year. Enough time to hear all kinds of names.]

I believe you.

...Thank you. [He smiles a little, but it's not without worry.] It gets kind of tiresome when I have to explain myself to everyone I meet. Most people don't believe me so easily.

That might have something to do with the jerk who looks like you but isn't actually you.

He has a history of lying.

Ah ha ha... [The laugh's more than a little awkward.] Probably.

I'm going to have to clear up a lot of misunderstandings... I hope he hasn't bothered you too much.

[See that face? That very dull, blank, two-months-shy-of-being-a-teenager attitude face? That would answer that question how how much he's bothered her.]

It's not your fault.

[Ryou really isn't sure what to take from that, so he just rubs his head.]

I can't help but feel responsible... [For the spirit using his personality as an act, for using his face; Ryou really doesn't look like he could hurt a fly (even if he could).]

I'll have to find him.

[Midii was never very good in the reassurance department. Her ability to channel and understand her own emotions had improved with time, yes, and the healthy relationships she's formed in Keelai helped. But with regards to what she should say in times like these?]

You shouldn't. You weren't even here. There was literally nothing to do

[She stuck to her security blanket. Facts. The Truth.]

As for finding him...you can use your console to contact him yourself. If you really want.

[Ryou inclines his head thoughtfully as she speaks, but he's not watching the screen. It was all true, but the guilt was there nonetheless. Was it guilt by association? Or did he just feel like his reputation was being tarnished? It's hard to tell.]

I know, I know. I guess I'll try to contact him later, um... After all this.

[Except he won't, at least not before the spirit manages to contact him first.]

[If she couldn't convince him otherwise, then she couldn't convince him. Midii had spoken her peace, and there was no signs of lying to her tone.]

Did you have any other questions?

[About the "other" him? About Keelai as a whole?]

[Ryou thinks that offer over for a moment.]

I guess not... I mean, I have a million questions, but I feel like I'll just have to find them out on my own. Thank you anyway--ah, I didn't catch your name?

It's Midii.

Midii Une.

[The other "Bakura" might have a different name for her, though.]

Okay. [He nods with a smile.] Thank you, Middii-chan. If I have any questions later, I'll let you know.

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[...Midii-chan?]

[Even if it wasn't Bakura's face attached to that tone, very few people had ever called her that. It was...strange.]

Just...Midii, is fine.

Just Midii...? [He looks a little confused. She was pretty young, so it seemed really odd to drop the honorific.] Are you sure?

[She was, but he didn't seem so.]

If you're uncomfortable with it, Une is fine.

[Unlike with Damian, she and Bakura had never been close, and it wouldn't bother her.]

...Une-chan, or just Une? [He's really stuck on this honorific thing. If they knew each other better, it wouldn't bother him quite as much.]

...whichever you want.

[Une-chan was slightly more tolerable.]

Okay. [He'll admit that he picked "Une-chan" some other time!]

Anyway, I guess I'll go...find the spirit now.

[Of course he did]

Alright.

Good luck.

[Of course.]

Thank you. Bye! [He gives her a little wave and then ends the feed.]

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