[Friendship. Yep. It's because of friendship that, when Atem found this place, the first thing he thought was, Ryou would like it here, and considered the advantages of telling Ryou how he felt about him in a place where it was harder than usual to feel anxious.

But it's fine. Even with that plan out the window thanks to Steve, Atem's still affected by the atmosphere; he's more at ease, too, now that he's here. He'll have to search for Steve's name, but the need to do it isn't quite as pressing...he's not quite as death-grip-on-his-own-life terrified that if he doesn't check right away, something bad will happen. Atem can understand the truth, that whether he checks now or in a minute or two won't change the result, and he can wait.]

That's a good way to put it. We all walk a fine line of acceptances in order to exist...there's the things we have to live with, the things we choose to live with, and the things we choose to fight against. We can't fight against everything...so, what we choose to fight, we've got to make that count!

[He's gonna settle them down on a seat. They can both take a break. Atem can get his head on straight, steel himself for the graveyard check.]

And it's different for everyone. You've been fighting for a place in the world all this time...you might not be the best at floating through walls, but it does mean you're probably the best shade out there at being corporeal!

[He nudges Ryou with a shoulder, companionably. Which is possible, because of Ryou's hard work.]

That's a skill you've worked hard on.