[He's not initially cognizant of it, but Ryou does lower his chin just a little, as if to meet Atem's movement with his own. Afterwards, he considers that perhaps it was a foolish show of affection--something he keeps doing way too much, when he knows it's not right.

But having Atem settle himself atop Ryou's head makes him reconsider. There's nothing strange about it. It's okay. Atem's doing it...so it's fine.]

Yugi...I feel so terribly for him, he's gone through so much. He has such a kind and powerful soul. I wish I had his strength. N-not that...I don't have my own kind of strength. You've shown me that, more than once. But Yugi has always been a kind, accepting person. He never deserved all the people who hurt him, and even though they did, he finds a way to forgive the transgressions of some...who probably don't deserve it.