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[dualer]

Um... [ whoever this boy is, there are three things immediately noticeable about him: firstly, he's short as hell. secondly, what is up with his hair. thirdly - there are bruises and a scrape or two on his face, fresh. ]

I found this website a couple of weeks ago, and it looked kind of like a general help forum. I didn't need anything then, so I just left it alone, but... It came back today, so it feels like maybe I should just ask for help with a problem? I mean, I have one... [ he takes a breath, as if to say, here goes nothing— ]

Uh, does anyone know how to deal with bullies? [ he cringes and looks embarrassed. ] It's kind of silly, I know. I just thought someone might be able to say something to help me. I don't like to fight, so even though I've told them to stop, there's not much else I can do...

[ he leans his cheek against his hand and immediately pulls it away with a small hiss of pain. he smiles sheepishly. ] S-sorry, I know it's a lame thing to ask. Oh - and I'm Yuugi. It's nice to meet everyone.

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[dualer]

Yeah, I'm fine! It's not so bad. I just got pushed around a little today. [ he smiles, and it's genuine - just accompanied by a sheepish wince. ] Anzu already knows, but it's not fair of me to expect her to be around to help all the time. And I wouldn't want to worry Grandpa or Mom with it...

[stillneedawish]

They might be more worried that you didn't tell them in the end though, mightn't they? [ oh no Yuugi don't act so fine with it it just makes her worry )8 ] But, well... I guess if you really don't want to tell anyone about it, all you can really do is try and stand up for yourself. I'm sorry, I guess that probably seems like obvious advice to give, doesn't it.

[dualer]

[ he laughs. ] The ones that are really serious about it don't like to be stood up to a lot... Oh, b-but, it's good advice! It's probably my fault. I'm not intimidating enough to have an effect on any of those guys.

[stillneedawish]

Oh no, you shouldn't think like that! That it's your fault, I mean. If they're the ones bullying you, then that's a problem with them, not with you. But well, I know you said that you don't want to be unfair to your friend by having her help all the time, but maybe it might be better to try and stay close to her anyway? If she's okay with that, I mean. I know how you feel about not wanting to get your friends involved with your problems, but it's okay to let them help. I mean, you'd try and do the same if she had some trouble, right?

Ah, it must seem strange to be hearing all of this from a stranger, so... I'm Madoka. It's nice to meet you, Yuugi-kun.

[dualer]

Eh— Yeah, of course I would! [ talking about this... it just makes him want to complete the millennium puzzle that much more, so he can finally make his wish. a friend he won't betray, and a friend who won't betray him. he could really use one of those right now. ] I don't want to get her involved in anything dangerous, so I won't say anything about the really bad guys... but I guess she's good at chasing off Jounouchi-kun and Honda-kun.

Hehe, I don't think I can call it strange, since I did ask for help from a forum like that... Thanks, Madoka-san.

[stillneedawish]

What do you mean, the really bad guys...?

[dualer]

[ oh god he's making a girl worried he's the worst person in the world. ]

I just mean...! You know, I wouldn't want her to get hurt! Jounouchi-kun and Honda-kun can be jerks, but they're harmless - there are guys out there that would even hit a girl, and Anzu shouldn't meet those kinds of people! I... It's nothing to look so worried about!

[stillneedawish]

Worrying about other people is kind of what I do, though. And if they're the sort of people who would hit her and you as well, of course that's something to be worried about!

[dualer]

Don't worry about it. I'll be able to deal with those guys for sure!

[ what a total lie. ]

[stillneedawish]

Ah... well, if you're really sure, I guess...

Still... if you ever need any help, I've been told that I'm a good listener. And I'm the health representative for my class at school, so I know a little about first-aid! I'd be happy to help you, if you ever need it. Though um, of course I hope that you won't!