He knows better than anyone that things aren't really okay, and he'd only been saying that because...he wants Atem to feel better, somehow. They're both just a little too pragmatic for that though, so he just does his best here, and nods. Whatever Atem says, it's okay.
Ryou will support him...even if he is about to slip into a diatribe about the power of friendship or light or whatever.]
Like I said...I can't do much. But I'll keep you close. I'll be here. I'll protect you.
[He's serious. He's not kidding, even if it may as well be a joke coming from Ryou of all people, who was not fragile, but still managed to be emotional and easy to overtake. He wasn't made to protect...but his heart is in it, the words are strong, even if he isn't.
If the emotions in his heart were enough, then Atem would be shielded from any negativity. But the best he can do is words. And maybe...take Atem's painful emotions while he's sleeping to try and kill his nightmares.
He's not sure if he can do that. Can he do that? Maybe he'll fuck around and find out. It's not as if he isn't used to nightmares himself.]
Ahaha...I'm your wildcard? I thought I was a Joker.
[Ok there's a real joke for you. Friendly reminder that Ryou is not batting a hundred, honestly.]
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He knows better than anyone that things aren't really okay, and he'd only been saying that because...he wants Atem to feel better, somehow. They're both just a little too pragmatic for that though, so he just does his best here, and nods. Whatever Atem says, it's okay.
Ryou will support him...even if he is about to slip into a diatribe about the power of friendship or light or whatever.]
Like I said...I can't do much. But I'll keep you close. I'll be here. I'll protect you.
[He's serious. He's not kidding, even if it may as well be a joke coming from Ryou of all people, who was not fragile, but still managed to be emotional and easy to overtake. He wasn't made to protect...but his heart is in it, the words are strong, even if he isn't.
If the emotions in his heart were enough, then Atem would be shielded from any negativity. But the best he can do is words. And maybe...take Atem's painful emotions while he's sleeping to try and kill his nightmares.
He's not sure if he can do that. Can he do that? Maybe he'll fuck around and find out. It's not as if he isn't used to nightmares himself.]
Ahaha...I'm your wildcard? I thought I was a Joker.
[Ok there's a real joke for you. Friendly reminder that Ryou is not batting a hundred, honestly.]