Accomplace
It was a gut feeling, the twisting pain, something pulling her to walk away now. She stayed regardless. It interested her. Curiosity was more than murderous, and Bakura's words were more enticing. A piece of a puzzle, she will never understand the man completely. She wasn't even sure if she really even wanted to. The differences with him compared to her were intriguing. The differences between him and others were phenomenal.
The silence was just all the same as listening to conversation. Words were still being spoken. She had to just pay more attention. Understanding that made it smooth and easy. She looked around the apartment her new friend called his. Random art, all beautiful and never the same. A life he well lived. A different type of collector.
She didn't have to turn back to see him completely relaxed. His comfort zone. A kelpto? More pieces came together. No wonder Marik got along so well with him. "Is this impulsive? Or just a need?" She wondered if that was the right question to ask.
"Depends. It's not how often, just stronger more days than the other."
"Is it always art?"
Bakura shook his head no, "It's the value. The higher the value. The more I crave it."
"What's your craving now?"
"It's more of a request. Marik tells me what he wants, I collect, he pays and keeps me…" Bakura's eyes wandered about the room, "away from any kind of prosecution." He shrugged stepping closer to Mai. "His latest request has me in a bit of a bind. I need… a… diversion if I may."
Mai turned to face him, "What sort?"
"It's a man who doesn't believe in the vows of a marriage. Just keep him busy for fifteen minutes." Mai rolled her eyes, "How about I give you something for your time?" he reached into his pocket pulling out a necklace. "22.4 carat pave diamond necklace… still want to tell me no?" Of course Mai stood in shook. The Cuban linked necklace was beautifully breathtaking. She reached out but he pulled away, walking behind her placing it around her neck. "I thought you'd be interested." He finished, placing his hands on her shoulders, "My dear Mai, the things we can accomplish together, there are no limits."