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Comments

[thetombkeeper]

Wanting to better myself and see more of the world.

And you?

[peninhand]

Ahaha, honestly it's the same for me. I want to be my best possible self and see so much more of the world.

[ The real world. That goes unsaid though, she's not feeling like a drama queen today. ]

What of the world have you already seen?

[thetombkeeper]

Well, I was born and raised in Egypt but wasn't really permitted to go outside so... even seeing my own country has been a new experience for me. I've seen a bit of Japan as well. That about it though...

[peninhand]

You were forbidden from leaving, huh? I can sympathize with that... Though Egypt does sound nice! Very different from Japan to be sure, ahaha! Perhaps I should try and visit it when I can.

[thetombkeeper]

Yeah... It's... complicated.

[Not particularly. He just doesn't feel like diving into it right now.]

Japan was so modernized! So many bright lights and other electronics. It was fun. The village we lived near in Egypt was very.. lost in time. Like something you'd see in a movie, you know? I'm sure there's more modernized parts to my country but I never got the chance to see them.

[peninhand]

Mhm! I'm kinda the same. Where I come from was like- [A pause.] Nothing like the real world, ahaha!

[ Understatement of the century. ]

Honestly my home is kind of weird. It feels like someone tried to build a small Japanese city based on stereotypes Americans think of when it comes to Japan.

[ It would make a lot more sense if she explained the circumstances behind her existence, but she really didn't want to at the moment. ]

Maybe you'll get to see the modernized parts of your country. Some of the cities in Egypt are like, even more modern than Japan.

[thetombkeeper]

Sort of like a digital world then? That's... odd but I think I understand.

[YGO's a strange world in itself so a VR/digital world isn't unusual to him.]

I hope so! That would be neat to see. Like stepping into a different world...

I need to try more Japanese dishes. I really liked what I had when I was there. Is there any you'd recommend?

[peninhand]

W-Wait...!

[ She hadn't said anything, had she? ]

How did you guess that's a digital world...?

[thetombkeeper]

Well, you said "nothing like the normal world." Technology has come a long way so I just assumed maybe you were from virtual reality. I've heard of people uploading their consciousness into digitally constructed worlds.

[peninhand]

I see... [She nodded.] Well, I was created within a digital world on my end. No uploading any consciousness. If anything I'd rather be uploaded into the real world, ahaha!

[thetombkeeper]

If someone made you a physical body or offered you a living one, you could do that.

[peninhand]

Ahaha! Yeah but the technology isn't quite there you know? And there's no way I'd steal someone's body!

[thetombkeeper]

I'm fairly certain it is. At least in my world. Maybe... there's a way we can figure out how to bring you to mine?

[peninhand]

In your world...? But how? Do you mean a robotic body or something?

[thetombkeeper]

Kaiba Corp has some insane technology. They have devices that allow you to transfer your consciousness into VR and are able to project things into the real world. It would be expensive but... I'm sure they could build you a body with ease.

As for how to get you into my world... Hmm... I'll have to find more information about Kaiba's VR world. I'm not that great with technology I'm afraid so I don't fully understand it but I'll do what I can!

[Because no one should have to feel like a prisoner in his own home like he did.]

[peninhand]

VR...

[ It was better than nothing, really. So no way she would turn down the offer. Still, she wanted to know a few more details first. ]

So I'd still be stuck to existing in some kind of holodeck or whatnot, right?

[thetombkeeper]

Only until you had a body built. Then you could go wherever.

[peninhand]

So even having a body is possible... That's... That's incredible, ahaha! You're not joking, are you?

[thetombkeeper]

Why would I joke about something like this? I... I know what it's like to be a prisoner to fate.

I would never wish that on someone else. The way I had to just accept how things were, despite my desire to see the world and experience new things.

It's not right.

I might not be able to get instant results but I'll see what I can do.

[peninhand]

I see...

[ So he knew what it was like huh. She closed her eyes and smiled. ]

Thank you. It means the world to me.

[thetombkeeper]

[Marik returns the smile despite Monika not being able to see it at the moment.]

Yeah. You're welcome. I'll keep you informed on any progress I make.

My name's Marik.

[peninhand]

Marik. It's a pleasure. [She smiled as he gave his name, gosh. They hadn't even know their names that whole time, huh?] I'm Monika. Just Monika.

[thetombkeeper]

[He isn't one to just introduce himself so it's no surprise.]

It's been nice meeting you, Monika. I'll do my best to make sure we can set you free.