phishschtick (8:49:06 PM): After spending all day dealing with idiots and children that didn't seem to be able to read simple signs, there seemed to be one person that remained in the world that Bakura actually felt like talking to -- and that was Ryou. And he knew exactly where to find him. He pushed open the doors to Creamylicious, looking around for his hikari.

Omega19x (8:52:26 PM): Ayami, the girl at the counter smiled. "Welcome to Creamylicious! Our puffs of the month are wild rasberry, nectarine-peach and strawberry shortpuff. What'll it be for you today?"

phishschtick (8:54:37 PM): Bakura smirked, eyeing the variety of puffs available before shifting his gaze to Ayami. "Actually, I'm looking for Ryou."

Omega19x (8:55:10 PM): She recognized him as Ryou's 'yami', and had him paged.

Omega19x (8:55:36 PM): A few minutes later, Ryou came down from the corporate office, located conveniently in the complex on top of the store.

Omega19x (8:55:46 PM): (big building. We've expanded!)

phishschtick (8:58:14 PM): When Ryou arrived, Bakura was leaning against the counter, finishing off a raspberry puff. He raised a hand in greeting.

Omega19x (8:59:58 PM): "Hey, Yami." Ryou smiled. "You were right, you know."

phishschtick (9:04:04 PM): He raised his eyebrows. "Was I?"

Omega19x (9:05:08 PM): "Yeah..." Ryou smiled. "That Xemnas boy that Yuki's got a crush on. He isn't too bad... She actually sat down and told me all about him and his little group."

phishschtick (9:09:16 PM): "Did she? And?"

Omega19x (9:09:58 PM): "... they stick together and dress like that to fend of bullies... They're geeks and nerds. Good kids." Ryou smiled. "Just a little rough around the edges. Like some yamis I know."

Omega19x (9:25:33 PM): He put a hand on his yami's shoulder. "You know what I mean..."

phishschtick (9:26:28 PM): Bakura smirked, licked some of the raspberry from his lips. "I do."

Omega19x (9:28:40 PM): "How've you been doing lately? I haven't seen you in weeks."

phishschtick (9:33:34 PM): "I've been fine," he said. "Busy."

Omega19x (9:34:13 PM): "I hear you there... With the international openings this weekend, we've been really busy here too! What's kept you so busy, yami?"

phishschtick (10:15:07 PM): "There's been a change in exhibits, and things aren't exactly running as smoothly as I'd like." He shifted slightly, annoyance apparent.

Omega19x (10:17:25 PM): "They really do need some more interns there..." Ryou remembered the last time they had a large exhibit change, when the Pharaoh Akenumkanen exhibit came through Japan.