[He hates this. Hates this all so much. Marik had been living such a nice, fulfilling life in this place. At least... until Atem arrived. That's when things began to waver. He had plenty of time by himself to both think things over as well as pretend nothing ever happened before any of them had been brought here along with him. Kaiba, Atem, Ryou, Joey, and now Ishizu. Although always pleasant in his interactions, Marik was still somewhat distant with the Pharaoh, still unsure of how to feel about everything. Upset that everyone just... forgave him so easily. Like they were mocking him, like what he'd done wasn't really all that bad. But he had killed hundreds, sacrificed people like stepping stones to further his plans, using anyone and anything to succeed, even his own beloved siblings. If it hadn't of been for his split personality, he could have... should have won.

At Bakura's reveal, the blonde's eyes widen and he lets out a yelp as he's yanked forward, Chen frozen on the spot, clinging desperately to Marik's back. Him. It was... him? All of it. This whole time. He was the great evil the texts spoke of? Not the Pharaoh...

Marik slowly looks back over to the painting of Shadi when he admits to the last thing before returning his attention to the Spirit. His mind is racing in a thousand directions. Where does he even start? How does he process all of this? Why... Why wasn't he ever told?]

Then that's why... That's why when I asked you to help me to get the God Cards, you just asked for the Items in exchange? And why Shadi changed in demeanor...