It was very much appreciated. Kaiba looked over at Yugi and smiled. That was new.

"It's hard to find the words," he admits. "There's so much I never thought I'd have to deal with. I feel almost...safe with you, and it's not just because you're familiar. Despite everything, you reach out and encourage...I've never been that kind of leader, just a mean boss."

He rakes a hand through his hair, then, after a moment of hesitation, reaches out to muss Yugi's. "I'll admit it now: ugh. You softened me up. And I don't hate it."