Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh! is the brainchild and intellectual property of Kazuki Takahashi. This fanfiction is merely a tribute to the spell Takahashi's art and story have laid upon me.

*Be Glad*

Yuugi, be glad I have no taste for your company.

Don't pursue me with your voice as I walk away. Never lift your hand to touch. I will not feel it.

Believe your other self-that I am nothing but a formidable opponent, an inconvenient ally.

I am both those things by force of will.

By force of will I keep my hand from reaching out to yours.

My force of will shall keep you safe, untarnished- You won't be added to my miser's pile.

Be glad, Yuugi.