[Not incapable, strictly. He just hates it, it's wrong, he always feels guilty. Even introducing himself with Yugi's name...
...but that's over.]
Yes!
[He feels no shame whatsoever about the card game metaphors. Is he supposed to? If so, Atem hasn't heard anything about it. He's going to use them to hopefully communicate that Ryou taking care of himself helps the people around him -- do you know how many people it would hurt if you didn't take care of yourself? he recalls clearly -- and also nuzzle his face. Good, good good good.]
1/2
...but that's over.]
Yes!
[He feels no shame whatsoever about the card game metaphors. Is he supposed to? If so, Atem hasn't heard anything about it. He's going to use them to hopefully communicate that Ryou taking care of himself helps the people around him -- do you know how many people it would hurt if you didn't take care of yourself? he recalls clearly -- and also nuzzle his face. Good, good good good.]