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[kuriboh_boy]

[Judai looks pretty bemused as he looks into the camera. It's taken him a while to get to this point, but he's finally coming out of his self-imposed shell to try and figure out more about the world he's been shoved into.]

Hey guys! Uh... and gals. Whatever. My name's Judai and I was just... well, I was wondering a couple of things.

[He pauses and glances off screen, frowning as he makes a grab for something and pops back up a moment later holding a fat cat who seems quite disgruntled at having been caught.]

Okay, first, is there anyone here who knows me? Just... y'know, out of curiosity. And second, even if no one knows me, does anyone wanna be my friend? [He grins, only a touch awkwardly.] I've got Pharaoh here. [He hefts the cat.] So maybe if anyone's got pets, we could have a play date or something!

[He seems pleased with himself for having come up with this idea.]

Thanks!!

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[clusteringhopes]

I was wondering when you were going to show up. Yuugi-san's here, too.

[ Here, have a Yuusei who's looking pretty relieved to see Juudai. And what's that behind him? His D-Wheel that's almost finished being fixed up? Why yes it is. ]

Do you know what district you're in?

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[kuriboh_boy]

[Oh wow, YES! Familiar face!! Judai actually looks ecstatic to see Yusei and can't stop grinning as he responds.]

Yusei!! I didn't expect to ever see you again. [He laughs.] Yugi-san too? Wow, this place is just full of surprises.

Oh, I'm ... uh ... in Whitewood. What about you?

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[clusteringhopes]

[ ... Well, Yuusei can't say he expected anything less from Juudai. His own expression makes way for a hint of a smile - he's loosened up a little since the last time they met - and he nods. ]

Yeah, I wasn't expecting to see you again, either. [ Even though it's entirely possible that in his own time, Juudai's alive. Older, but alive nonetheless. Yuugi however...

Well, that's not something to think about. ]

I'm in Crystalden, though I'm sure in a few days, I'd be able to get to you pretty quickly.

[ He just needs to finish finding the parts he needs, since Momentum's being a butt. B| ]

[queenofleeks]

I don't know you, but I would love to be friends.

[kuriboh_boy]

Oh, hey! Great! [Big grin.] What's your name? Like I said, mine's Judai.

[queenofleeks]

My name is Miku. It's nice to meet you Judai-san.

[roadroller]

Awww, who's a cute chubby kitty! I wish I had a pet, but I'm way too busy.

[kuriboh_boy]

Ah, he's fat more than chubby... [Judai gives Pharaoh a small disapproving look.] But you could play with him sometime if you want! Since you can't have a pet yourself... [Plus it would give Judai a little time to not have to constantly watch the mischievous devil...]

[roadroller]

[And Rin is oblivious to what she's getting herself into]

You wouldn't mind?

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[pregames]

[For some reason, it seems fitting that Juudai would show up here too. Although he's careful not to make the same mistake he made with Yuusei this time. Much as he longed for the familiarity with those friends, he had to accept that his circumstances were rather unique.

But what kind of name is that for a cat? It's the first he's heard so much as a mention of him...]

I wonder, do duel spirits count as well?

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[kuriboh_boy]

[Is that...? Judai has to do a double-take, because he mistakes this man for Yugi-san at first. But then, he really does know better.]

Ah! You're... you're the other Yugi-san! [Yes, good job.]

You have duel spirits here?? [Wow, lucky!] I haven't seen Winged Kuriboh at all since coming here...

[video] And soon you shall have a Yubel too....

[friendship_dance]

[Here! Have a brunette who loves to make new friends...

She gives him a small wave and smiles.]

Hi, Judai! Welcome to..... well. Where ever it is we are. [She lets out a nervous giggle of her own. She's still getting used to settling down here in Lochwell.

And then suddenly there is a cat on her screen.]

Oh~ What a cutie~! What's his name again? [Did she even hear the name correctly?]

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[kuriboh_boy]

Ah! Hey! [He grins at the welcome. It was super energetic, and he likes that. At the mention of the cat, he hefts Pharaoh up again and pulls a face.]

His name's Pharaoh. Say hi, Pharaoh. [Pharaoh mewls pathetically.]

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[idkmybffjaden]

[At first, he can't believe his eyes; he might have told himself over and over that maybe -- just maybe -- Jaden would show up in this world, but he'd always thought he'd been lying to himself. Now, he's so shocked that he doesn't even notice the fact that the boy uses the wrong name, and after a few moments of stunned silence, in his rush to hit Reply, he misses the Video button entirely.]

Jay??

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[kuriboh_boy]

[Huh, what an odd response. What's 'Jay' supposed to mean anyway? And who is this random person sending him just a voice message??]

Sorry, I don't think I get it? [He looks quite uncertain.] Um... is it a guessing game??

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[doctor_insano]

Does just asking for friends usually work for you?

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[kuriboh_boy]

Usually! [He laughs.] It's really easy to make friends if you just ask for 'em!

[alwayswandering]

I don't have any pets... but your cat is really cute.

[kuriboh_boy]

Ah, thanks! [He refrains from explaining that Pharaoh isn't technically his, but whatever.] You could still come around and see him if you wanted. You don't have to have a pet. [Grin.]

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[succeedsatem]

(Good thing Yugi had been keeping an eye on the network every now and then, as he appears on the screen looking exactly as Judai had seen him long ago.)

Judai-kun! You're here, too...have you heard from Yusei-kun?

(He did notice Pharaoh, but was pretty excited he'd found another friend...even if he was from the future.)

(Video) THAT ICON AAAH. ;w;

[kuriboh_boy]

[OH MY GOSH, YAY, it's the real Yugi-san!! Judai enters a very mild form of fanboy mode, please don't mind him.]

Yugi-san!! I'm so glad you're here!! [He smiles brightly.] Yeah, I talked to Yusei! He said you were here and he's gonna try to come visit me. [Pleased look.] You should come with him! ... uh... where are you at?

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[artemyura]

[ Pisti still isn't sure on how to use this device, thing; she's trying though and seeing the boy lifting up an animal, all of things, and although it isn't any sort of bird, it was an animal; nonetheless. ]

I don't know you, but someone who likes animals is a friend of mine! Where'd you get him from, anyway?

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[kuriboh_boy]

[Oh hey, what a cutie.]

That's okay, you can get to know me! [Grins.] Oh, Pharaoh's been with me for a while now. He was my sensei's cat before he was mine...

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[ensconces]

Can he even...move?

[He's just kind of staring in disbelief.]

But, hey, hey! I have James, with me!

[The camera is moved slightly to show off that little bird on his shoulder.]

I don't think they'd play well but maybe James can help your cat...exercise.

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[kuriboh_boy]

Yeah, he's actually kinda... really fast for how big he is. [Pharaoh lets out a disgruntled meow, as if he knows that Judai is making fun of him. Huh.]

Oh wow, Pharaoh loves chasing things, that's for sure... [He pauses.] I'm a little scared what would happen if he caught your bird though...