XI. Justice - It is not always what we think

[dark_hekau]

[Private]
So.

My murderer how has power once again. Over me, over my family, over my friends, over my life...

I believe this is what they call an "Oh shit" moment. 
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[Private to Ryou Bakura]
I would like a word with you. It's about something Mana told you.

What I am not going to do is spout out condemnation and petty judgments on any of my

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[redhairedbird]

I've never fucked my best friend's rapist, if you're trying to say that anything I've done wrong in my life is tantamount to that.

...dinner? And our lessons, finally? Oh that sounds splendid.

[dark_hekau]

Er, no.

Would hurting Anzu back for what she did truly make you feel better, Shizuka?

...Ahh, does it sound splendid?

[redhairedbird]

She needs to be an adult and deal with the consequences of her actions. If those happen to be people forcing her to swallow the seriousness of what she did, then that's how it is. If she's getting hurt by this, it's by her own hand.

You promised to teach me forever and a day ago. I thought you'd forgotten.

[dark_hekau]

I doubt that she doesn't feel the seriousness of what she did. "Beating her up" over it, as some have been doing, however, is not going to help Anzu "to be an adult." That is what I am trying to say. That is not to say that I am dismissing your feelings about Anzu.

This all just seems all-around painful...and I don't seem to be helping. I won't speak of it, if that will make the healing easier.

Distracted from, but not forgotten. Though I do apologize if it seemed the latter for so long. That was unfair to you.

[becky_hopkins]

I completely agree with you. We've all made mistakes.

[dark_hekau]

Ah, thank you. I do not expect everyone to be forgiving, but I do expect more civilzed behavior than what I've been seeing.

You are Ms. Hopkins, aren't you?

[becky_hopkins]

I cannot really pass judgment considering I'm not involved.

Yes! You know of me?

[dark_hekau]

Yes, of course. I suppose I was venting a little frustration...

Yes, of you. I once had Yami and Yuugi tell me of their friends. They mentioned that you were American and a prodigy?

[Private to Mahaado and Yami]

[sidesofdarkness]

I've asked Anzu to come over here and spend a few days with us. I'm not saying that I condone her actions, but it's not my place to judge or condemn either. I rather have her here, so I can keep an eye on her, than back in the arms of that...creature. I'm sure you'll understand, my friend.

Re: [Private to Mahaado and Yami]

[dark_hekau]

*nods* That is a good idea. You're right, neither do I condone her actions, but I am not so vindictive as to turn away a friend in need. It was the right thing to invite her to stay here.

Re: [Private to Mahaado and Yami]

[sidesofdarkness]

Thank you ♥ I'm going to set up her futon now, and arrange for a place for the baby. It's going to be a little practice for me later! ^__^

Re: [Private to Mahaado and Yami]

[dark_hekau]

All right. *smiles* Ah, do we have a cradle for the baby? Mana could conjure one if we need it.

::Screened to Mahaado-sama::

[walked_twice]

Hello. ^^ What did you want to speak to me about?

Re: ::Screened to Mahaado-sama::

[dark_hekau]

Hello, Bakura-san. Uh, Mana insisted that you were...interested in magic?

Re: ::Screened to Mahaado-sama::

[walked_twice]

Oh...well, yes, I am. ^^ I've read a lot about it, but Mana-san seems much more knowledgeable about it and she said that you're even better.

Re: ::Screened to Mahaado-sama::

[dark_hekau]

*nods* Well, I usually don't encourage her to share that fact with others. You see, Mana and I actually... practice Egyptian magic.