[As the conversation proceeded, Kaiba was starting to feel as if he was admitting to too much. He was supposed to be staunchly against all this supernatural stuff, but the nightmares had brought back why he couldn't fully forget it or dismiss it.] Course you do- just like I hate how he's currently holding on to my title. [Smirking a bit in solidarity for their mutual envy of the person who wasn't currently present]

[Eventually he did slow his pace and jog to a halt. Taking a break was sometimes necessary and sometimes it was just more convenient]

Did you just say that you care about something? [Said as if he might have to kick her out of some unspoken club, but mostly meant in jest] Too many people rely on others to get anywhere, I can't stand it.

No judgment, just asking. [Some recent events might have softened up Kaiba just a tick, but he didn't want to risk her reading between the lines. Having the parallel drawn to the derpy ghost didn't really please him.] Mm. That makes sense. Different circumstances, different demands and needs.

Heh- [Smirking at this] Not a chance. [Maybe]