#mutogamingco

[nevertem]

Ah, that was right.

Mutou wasn't there when he took on Pegasus's spy by himself. Nor was he there when Pegasus tried to hold him captive inside his castle.

That must be why the Duel King was screaming at him. As if he couldn't take care of himself.

Mutou hammered on the elevator button, but technology, as always, did not care about the circumstances. Code always did what it was programmed to do. Machines didn't care. It was what Kaiba liked so much about them.

The strange, cold shiver touched him again, as the men were knocked to the floor, and stray shots littered the ceiling. Kaiba's fingers twitched towards his deck holster. He'd hate to get his cards damaged in the crossfire, but Critias seemed to be solid enough...

He spun on his heel towards Mutou. "What the hell are you doing?" He hissed. "They found us because you left the others alive! Are you going to be useful enough to silence them permanently, or do you have to rely on me to do all the dirty work--like you did with deadbeat and Chopper Man!"

The opening doors caused him to turn, eyes widening as they both realized the elevator had stopped too soon. There was an additional voice in his ear that did not belong to a ghost, pleading with him to acknowledge that he'd heard the warning. Armed Guards on Floor 14 trying to intercept the elevator!

The spirits had completely drowned out what he'd needed to hear the most. Because Kaiba wouldn't leave him alone.

"Get Back!"

Yuugi was not sure if he'd only heard it in his head, or spoken it. Possibly, both, as a wave of energy shot out toward the men in the hallway. In the same moment, his arm swung out to the Door Close button, slamming it in the hopes that it would work, that he'd bought them enough time to escape.

[eternaleye]

@mutogamingco called into the void. the void calls back

"i've seen some very strange things in my time. worlds that would burn your eyes to ash. creatures that can twist your mind into madness."

she took a step forward, the spines on her back rattling.

"but i've never seen anything as strange as your hairdo."

[mahoushoujoumonster-x]

@mutogamingco || kiss and tell

Finally kissing the person you’ve been pining for.

It’s a relatively quiet night for them, having exhausted the snacks that Mana brought and devoured the pizza during the movie. But how now, they sit on the floor, digging through a box of old games, and Mana can’t help but smile over her hand of cards.

Yuugi looks like he’s concentrating, his brow furrowed in thought, and it’s completely wonderful.

He plays his card and the magician sighs good-naturedly, throwing down her hand, utterly defeated in one move. “Am I ever going to beat you? I know you’re the king of games, but this is insane! You’re too amazing!”

His only response is to tease her, like usual.

Together they gather the cards and reshuffle them to put them away, and she can’t help but bump his hand a few times.

It’s amazing just to be near him, she has to tell herself. This is wonderful just as it is.

She doesn’t need any more. This gives her plenty of happiness.

She returns her attention to the box, leaning over him to rummage through it, feeling her cheeks heat a little. He seems a lot closer than he did the last time she did this. Had he moved?

She turns her head slightly, watching his eyes dart back and forth from her, focusing on her mouth.

Oh? Oh!?

She slowly pulls back past him as he leans forwards and she freezes for the briefest second, moving towards him with purpose and—

BONK!

Ow.

His forehead had smacked up into her jaw, and now both of them were clutching at sore points with pained groans.

Mana lets out a giggle. This actually seems about right.

She reaches out for him, readjusting his jacket with a gentle hand.

Perhaps it simply wasn’t meant to be. That was fine.

Being around Yuugi was more than enough to make her smile, make her feel giddy.

It seems as though Yuugi is less satisfied with that outcome though, as his hands move to cup her face to keep her still?, and he was staring at her intently again.

“Yuugi?”

Another glance down to her lips and she understands, pulling forwards to meet him easily.

Their lips brush with a feather-like touch, before pressing together with a little more enthusiasm. One first kiss turns into a couple and when they finally pull away, she lets out a shaky breath, unable to keep the smile from her face.

Wow.

“… Uh… hi…” she finally manages, knowing her face is burning now.

[nexusinpacem]

@mutogamingco started following Nexusinpacem

Maha Vailo bowed low to the smaller man. "Master," he greeted, voice soft and calm.

[artofthegreyscalerainbow]

Commission for @hisahku of their RP characterization of Heba, and my of Yuugi (@mutogamingco) together. It's an AU where they were twins separated at a young age and find each other just as Battle City is starting.

It ended up being hard to see, but the symbol and constellation for Gemini is in the background, as that is what I have the AU tagged as on my blog. It was so fun drawing them together. I also got to put into practice some things I have been learning from my master studies.

[necrostar]

Every time Bakura passed that god-forsaken building, a cold shiver went over him. It wasn't haunted, run-down, or even scary. No, no. It was a reminder, that was all. A reminder of how he spent nearly his entire existence being, well, a little hellion doing what he thought was right. A hellion puppeting the poor kid who was destined to hold the ring. He'll never be able to look him in the eyes if he saw him on the street.

The worst part? This stupid building is the only game shop near where he lives.

Kame Game Shop. This is where Ryo used to frequent when he needed things for Monster World. It was home to his friend Yuugi, and the bearer of the puzzle he was destined to fight for. And now look at him! He's standing here like an idiot, staring at that shop across the street, because he's looking for the newest Monster World core book. This is a nightmare. Sure, he could go across the city and get it somewhere else, but that's so inconvenient when this is right here.

Half of him was telling him not to do it, the other insisting. They must feel his hesitation. Before he knew it, he was making the trek across the street. Pale hands gripped that handle, and it was thrown open a little harder than necessary. Hm. Overestimated the weight of it.

The ex-spirit felt his heart hit the floor as he walked inside. A cursory glance didn't single out what he was looking for, which made this entire experience even worse. He'd have to go to the front. Kick the man while he's down.

Both hands were placed against the desk, and he looked forward with both confidence and a burning desire to get this over with as fast as humanly possible as he asked,

"Hey, do you have a copy of the Player's Guide for Monster World second edition?"

He didn't even look at who was at the counter. He was just hoping it wasn't someone he knew.

@mutogamingco

[thunderfcry]

@mutogamingco liked for a starter <3

a crimson fog, speckled with flecks of golden aura, manifested itself quite rudely out of thin air. thick tendrils of smoke coiled around one another, fusing and forming a proper shape.

"kekekeke!"

the kitsune manifested into a physical form, floating excitedly in the air, ears swiveling and all four tails puffed up in delight. "behold! your god has arrived! now, ancient one, you and i will do battle until i-"

aishya paused, tilting the snout of their wooden mask down, staring at the mortal before them.

"oh. wait a minute. you're the other one." they scratched the back of their head, looking to one side and then the other with almost a sense of helplessness. "no matter!" they declared, returning focus to the human, jabbing a dark claw in his direction.

"i will allow you to bask in my glory for a moment longer, and then you will give me the magical artifact around your neck!"

[mahoushojoumonster]

I LOVE your portrayal of Mana, she is the perfect balance of playful and thoughtful. The fact she lived a full life outside of what we were shown, including some traumatic things shows through, but it's nice to see that she can still smile and play games. Especially after everything she has gone through and what she lost. 100/10!! She is warm and bright, and I love the dynamic she has with all of your partners.

@mutogamingco

1-800-how’s my portrayal?

Oowaa, thank you so much for this! Sometimes I worry about how much I end up pushing in, because it’s not for everybody to have background characters have so much, and I’ve been called out for having too much going on here and there. But it’s really nice to see that someone out there enjoys what I’m throwing out, especially when it comes to that balance between story-trauma and general goofing off.

Absolutely adore her reactions with your children when we do though, you’re so imaginative and every new thread is wonderful. Also love that we completely accidentally fell into shipping too.

[sennenpharaoh]

"A... Aibou...?"

[nevertem]

@mutogamingco

Ah, of course. That statement was probably bold of him…the Pharaoh is a demigod to his people. To remind him he is human could be taken as an insult. Yuugi bowed his head. "Of course, and as such they are higher than most people could imagine. Your body is still mortal."

Oh, but he didn't like the bow given to him. It felt wrong, in a way. He set the cup down, and gestured for the other to sit next to him, to join him, with a small pat on the linen cushion.

"And that is why I have servants." He gave a little wink, almost playful. To lighten the other's worry, of course. "What has you so worried, then, Yuugi?"

[sweetcobaltblue]

Kaiba staring at Grey's Yugi like. no he's on to me. he figured me out. better start acting colder-

[queen-of-disney-castle]

@mutogamingco

"Hello there, dear! Are you lost?"

[grctia]

@mutogamingco asked: "Would you enter another Duel Monsters Tournament?"

'Yes or No.'

That was a question she hadn't heard in a while. And to be truthful; she rather missed being out in the field, having fun. "Yes." She most absolutely would.

[mahoushoujoumonster-x]

He wrinkled his nose and giggled. She really knew how to lighten the mood no matter how she was feeling. There had been times when Yuugi had worried he had genuinely hurt someone and didn't remember, but Atem had assured him that was not the case. "Yeah, it was like that. It happened more and more after I wasn't afraid of him and had started thinking of him as a part of me. We merged like that all the way through the end of Duelist Kingdom when we first got to talk to each other. Then we didn't fuse as much." Part of him was sad about that fact. He had never quite been able to put it into words before, as she had. But that was it. Becoming someone else entirely and never being alone. Her question dragged him out of his thoughts. "That's what I guess I'm trying to figure out. What does the chosen one do once the quest is over? It's hard returning to a normal life after all of that, especially when a lot of it isn't so normal. But I want to make things. I want to make new games to share with people."

She pats his hand gently. She understands how that feels quite well; the feeling of incompleteness as you get used to being ‘you’ and not ‘we’ again.

“Mm… you two were nice together, but I think you are both much more awesome apart. I never would have gotten to know Yuugi as the amazing individual he is if he had stayed attached to ‘Yami’. And likewise, Atem would have never been… well, he wouldn’t ever have been ‘Atem’ again. You worked well together, but not nearly as great as when you were able to be a team.”

She pulls him into a side embrace. “You’ll do it, I’m sure. If anyone can make the impossible happen… it’s you, Yuugi. You’ve come so far already, and I’m so proud of you for wanting to do even more. I can’t wait to see what you decide on, and I’ll be there every step of the way I can be.”

[oreichalkos]

⎛ sc. @mutogamingco ⎠

Ever since his so-called miraculous return to the public eye, Dardanos Eleazar had been on a rather short list of incredibly wealthy individuals who would offer sponsorships to small town dueling competitions. Not that Domino City was small, but he'd seen the world- and it was nice to just see people enjoying themselves at something local.

Sometimes he wondered if this was what Pegasus felt like. It certainly felt warmer without the Mother Goddess dragging his mind into the dark.

⎛ . . . ⎠

Timaeus stood proud on the field and Dardanos held his hand out to his opponent when the dust cleared. Things were easier, now, where the stakes weren't so high and where he could simply enjoy re-forging the bonds he had with the very people who taught him everything he knew. More than that, it seemed that fate had brought his oath to a place where it would converge with another legendary soul.

Of course Yugi would be around. The game store wasn't too far, was it? It also seemed unlikely that the crowned King of Games would miss out on something like this.

Timaeus, it seems, is just as intrigued. Dardanos knew that the Knight of Justice had chosen Yugi as his champion- because Yugi and the Nameless Pharaoh were two entities that brought out the best in each other.

❝ I hadn't thought we would cross paths again, ❞ Dardanos finds himself smiling- ❝ But, I am glad for it. I don't think I ever had a chance to offer my gratitude. ❞

[rivalsunraveled]

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"Asking is nice, coming from me," Kaiba says. "I don't give everyone the courtesy of having a choice." He folds his arms, watching Yugi work. He doesn't even always give Yugi a choice about whether or not he plays, but that's not the point.

He looks around at some of the cards in the display cases, though none of them catch his interest. "Why do you want to work here? Because the old man started it, so now you have to until you get a kid to con into taking over for you?"

// @mutogamingco