No clue where this came from. I'm not even angry or depressed! Ah well, whatever. It is, so it stays.
This thing is told from Joeys' point of view. (yes, I used the dub names just cause I find it easier when it comes to Kaiba addressing Jou. It's always the dog reference from him, and Kaiba calling him Jounouchi when it's not some kind of heart-felt fic just feels wrong to me.) Putting myself in his shoes brought me to this; I would be a much meaner person than him if I had to go through all that crap. I don't think this is a very accurate representation of him, but maybe this is what he feels like on a bad day? Take from it what you will.
Gobbledegook – thinking
Gobbledegook – memory
'Gobbledegook' – talking/present
One's Worth
Can't take it.
Stupid mutt, you'll never amount to anything.
Can't take it.
Worthless piece of trash! I can't believe you're my son! You should 'a never been born!
Can't take it.
You call that a duel deck? I could beat that in my sleep!
Can't. Take. It.
The world can rot in hell for all I care, 'cause they sure don't care about me. Why do I even have any friends? What can they possibly see in me? Oh yeah, cheap entertainment. Yeah, Joey; you're doing great, Joey; don't give up, Joey; you can do it if you try, Joey. Feh. They're laughing behind my back as they watch me fail, finding it all the sweeter when I come whimpering back to them like a whipped dog. Hah! Kaiba seems to be right about something at least. I am a dog. A grubby, flee-bitten mutt who's loyal to the first hand that feeds.
No more.
Hey Joey, can you give me a hand with these boxes? You're the brawn.
No more.
Keep quiet like a good dog and I'll give you a treat later. You'll do anything for a few scraps, won't you Wheeler?
No more.
We'd finally be happy if you'd just disappear!
No. Fucking. More!
`Hey, Joey! Wanna come to burger world with us? Tristan's treating 'cause I beat him in dungeon dice monsters.`
`Yeah, free food! I'm in!`
Maybe just once more.
Con-crit is gladly welcomed.