Playing Duel Monsters had given Yugi a knack for tactics. Plus the help of the spirit of the puzzle, had given him confidence. He needed that for his next move. He needed to build a foundation for his relationship. So he decided to dig deeper into Mai's mind for help. "So Mai, what is it that you want to get out of life? You must answer truthfully as you trust me."
"Want what I didn't have as child. Wealth, power, happiness. Don't want it to be like it was when I was a child." Mai replied, her voice monotone. Her face had little expression, but a hint of sadness was clear.
"What was so bad about being a child? What has made you so sad? So scared?" Yugi asked, digging deeper into the psyche.
"Parents died leaving me alone. Had to lie to get a job as a card play on a cruise ship. Spent most of my time alone. My only friends were the Harpy Ladies and the other cards. Constantly hit on by jerks for sex. Had to learn to take advantage of anything I could to survive. Hate being alone. Is the worst thing I can think of. Alone." Mai shivered a bit with that. "But had to stay alone so others can't hurt me."
'Interesting.' Thought Yugi, 'I remember a technique that might help out. It creates a psychic link between two or more people, keeping a close bond between lovers...or master and slave. Removing one of her greatest fears would bind her to him. But more importantly it would make Mai happier. Even as a newly perverted sex craft master, he was still Yugi Mutou. A young man who believed in friendship, love and the heart of the cards. But it was time to dig deeper.
"So Mai, how do you feel about me and my friends?" Yugi asked, curious.
"Surprised that I am so closer to them. Tristan is a nice guy and Tea is the closest thing I have to a female best friend. You are cute and yet strange. So innocent, yet so confident. It is like you're two different people. It was fun to flirt with you." Yami laughed in Yugi's mind. "Joey...Joey and I seem to have a strong bond. Something more powerful than normal friendship. I'm not sure what it is."
Yugi thought, 'It seems like there a connect with Mai and Joey.' Yugi used a technique to scan the link. 'Hmmm, it seems to be an undefined emotion with a mixed of love and friendship. But the love is not defined as erotic or family love. It is still possible to change it. So what is my next move?'
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