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Yami: *small frown* These water men – do they live on the ships down at the bottom of the water? *just…making sure he’s understanding what Ralin’s asking*

Ralin: *nods, happy that Yami seems to understand*

Yami: ……………… *studying him, finally ventures* How many people do you see here? *gestures up and down himself – is it possible this creature can perceive /him/ separate from Yugi?*

Ralin: *holds up two webbed finders.* One wears other like men wear cloth.

Yami: *that…/shame/ crosses his face and he looks away for a moment . . . finally nods* Most people can’t see me. I’m sorry – I didn’t realize that you could. Yugi’s the only one who’s ever seen me before. He allows me to use his body to interact with others and to help deal with problems and situations. Call me Yami.

Ralin: *head tilts back and forth like a puppy's, confused at Yami's apparent shame.* Yami. Yugi. Ralin. *beam*

Yami: *Ralin’s happiness draws a weary but sincere grin from him* Thank you, Ralin. *finishes eating, then-* Yugi’s soul is resting. I’m going to lay his body down to do the same. *and he’ll find a place to lay down, curling up…and then manifesting beside Yugi to sit watch*

Ralin: *watches in fascination when Yami manifests by the body. He'll push himself out enough to put his fingers in Yami's ankle, jerking his hand back with a startled twitter like clicking as he looks between Yami's leg and his hand.*

Yami: *shivers, foot twitching . . . shakes his head* [I’m not physical. That’s why I need to Yugi’s body to do things.] *is…just hoping the boy can hear him*

Ralin: *nodnod* Like water men. You see Ralin though, talk too. Other water men do not seem aware they are in water. The water men who speak, Ralin never see.