[Atem holds him back. If he has less wing, he might be in danger of disappearing into the wolf-fur and arms. But he's got an enviable amount of presence, even without big Ra-wings, so even though he's gained no height at all as a nephilim, Atem is unmistakably here.
That's only fair, Ryou. Ryou doesn't have to be okay with every decision Atem makes. Atem wants Ryou to be happy, and to be happy with him and what he does, and he'll listen to Ryou, always. But very, very few people can get Atem to act in a way he disagrees with. Only one, actually, and he also has wings.
Sometimes, Atem will decide things against his own best interest, because they're worth it. Like attacking AM. Like prioritizing Yugi.
But, where he and Ryou are...this is good. Atem is satisfied with this. He pulls back just enough to hold Ryou's jaw in one hand.]
You must be exhausted. Go on, step into the light. I'll get cleaned up, and I'll stay with you.
[He misses falling asleep with Ryou sometimes. It's warm and comfortable, and waking up together is nice. Being awake all the time...resting, but not sleeping...he'd probably be more okay with it if it didn't involve so much having to leave a bed with Ryou in it.]
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That's only fair, Ryou. Ryou doesn't have to be okay with every decision Atem makes. Atem wants Ryou to be happy, and to be happy with him and what he does, and he'll listen to Ryou, always. But very, very few people can get Atem to act in a way he disagrees with. Only one, actually, and he also has wings.
Sometimes, Atem will decide things against his own best interest, because they're worth it. Like attacking AM. Like prioritizing Yugi.
But, where he and Ryou are...this is good. Atem is satisfied with this. He pulls back just enough to hold Ryou's jaw in one hand.]
You must be exhausted. Go on, step into the light. I'll get cleaned up, and I'll stay with you.
[He misses falling asleep with Ryou sometimes. It's warm and comfortable, and waking up together is nice. Being awake all the time...resting, but not sleeping...he'd probably be more okay with it if it didn't involve so much having to leave a bed with Ryou in it.]