Don't think he didn't see that look, Yami. Understanding passed through him; did they think about the same thing at the same time again? It wouldn't be the first time. He returned the smile to the pharaoh and replied aloud, "And you'll get to work them a lot more later!"

But then he slid his hand into Yami's and gave a reassuring squeeze, then continued through their link. And I'll follow you wherever you go. Across town, to Egypt, to dangerous card games where his life was at stake. It'd be just like before. It's what friends do for each other.

Or... whatever Yami was to him. Friendship was one of the most important things to Yugi, but it still didn't seem the right word to describe what he and Yami shared. They were partners. It wasn't quite as simple as that, but it'd have to do.