How Does That Make You Feel?

"Marik Ishtar?"

"I'm Marik, yes."

"Now, your appointment was booked by an Ishizu Ishtar. Your sister wants you to get some help for your dependency. But, she didn't specify what type of dependency. Drug? Alcohol?"

"Yami."

"Oh no!" She thought, "I've heard that before…"

"Erm… Yami?"

"Yes, a yami is…"

"No, I… Know what a yami is. Um… When did you create your yami? …I mean… Meet your yami?"

He made himself comfy on the soft recliner. "Well, it all started when I was about ten. My father was very strict. All the other kids were allowed to leave their homes! All the other kids got to play with each other! All of the other kids knew what a motorcycle is! I wasn't allowed to do that… Instead, I was stuck protecting the Millennium items… Oh, how I wanted one for myself! The Rod… The Millennium Rod. It was so shiny. It looked so powerful… But I couldn't even touch it! So finally, all of my anger and depression kind of built up, and my yami, Malik, was developed. And he did things… Terrible things! Things I just couldn't believe! I tried to stop him, but slowly, little by little, he started to control me. I couldn't stop it…"

"Well, it seems what we have here is a case of low self-control. People often turn to things to take their minds off their troubles, which often have very negative effects. Alcohol, drugs… Or in you case, Malik. But don't worry! Habits like these can be easy to break! Tactic number one: when Malik tries to take control, say no. Say no to dru… Malik! You need to train yourself to be emotionally strong! Tactic number two: Try doing something harmless to help you stop him from controlling you! And always have some of whatever you choose with you, so that when he starts to take over, you can take your mind occupied and keep him out. I find that bubblegum works fairly well to stop addictions."

"You had an addiction doctor?"

She stared at the ground for a moment. "No! Of course not! But Marik, do you understand where I'm going with this?"

"Yes, I do. I need to keep focused on staying in control."

"Exactly! I'm glad I've been helpful! Now, as you can see," she said, pointing to the clock, "Our time for today is up. So if you ever need some guidance again, you know where to find me!"

"Thanks, Doctor Mensa!"

And once he left her office, she quickly popped a piece of bubblegum into her mouth.