Agent Mulder was in mush better spirits than he was yesterday. The shower, bed and air conditioning had done their job in ridding him of the stress of his interview with Kaiba, and he was feeling mush more optimistic about the case. Not that he expected it to be easy. First of all, these punishment errands never were, they were designed by A.D. Skinner with the express purpose to distract Mulder from his beloved X-Files as long as possible. Secondly, despite winning Kaibas attention by brining up Yugi Moto as a suspect, he had the distinct impression that it would take much more to get Kaiba to if not like, Scully especially had her doubts that someone like Kaiba could have feelings as warm as that, then at least accept them.
Mulder wasnt particularly worried at the moment. He was busy studying the statue of the infamous Blue Eyes White Dragon that decorated the entrance to Kaiba land. Seto Kaiba had sent the agents messages to the effect that he would meet them at the statue half an hour ago. Mulder, who expected this, was entertaining himself with the statue. Scully, on the other hand, was almost as mad as she had been in the heat of Kaibas office.
I still say it looks fake, Mulder said.
Of course it looks fake, Scully retorted, its a dragon they ARE fake.
No, I mean that it doesnt look right, maybe its the teeth, I think theyre too long.
Mulder, Scully snapped with a hint of warning in her voice, I really dont care about that stupid dragon. And another thing, I still cant believe youre eliminating our prime suspect based on something you read in a supermarket tabloid.
Mulder turned away from the dragon, having decided that indeed, the teeth were too big and said to his partner First of all, I already explained to you why its impossible for Kaiba to have done it
Scully cut in Washing dishes is hardly an alibi.
Mulder cleared his throat and continued louder, Secondly, I did NOT read about the Millennium Items in a supermarket tabloid, I saw the article in an issue of The Lone Gunmen.
Which, said a voice from behind them, is usually even more far-fetched than a supermarket tabloid.
Mulder spun around to see Seto Kaiba leaning against the dragon statue, glairing at him.
Where did you come from? Mulder demanded.
Kaiba raised his eyebrows and smirked.
Scully turned and said Wow, Mulder, another person who understands The Lone Gunmen, this might be fun after all.
Mulder skulked. He didnt like having his best source insulter and he hated it when people snuck up on him. Guess Scully was right about this kid. He thought to himself.
Kaiba completely ignored Mulders skulking and said Lets get this over with, the sooner you arrest Yugi Moto, the sooner I can get back to my tournament.
Mulder, who was still mad, did one of the stupidest things he had ever done. He underestimated Seto Kaiba.
He retorted, Just give us access to that tracking system of yours, and we can take it from there.
Kaibas eyes narrowed as he said, emphasizing every syllable that escaped from between his gritted teeth, Im sure you could, but I dont appreciate being, how did you put it yesterday? It was quite eloquent. Ah, yes being really needed for access.
Damn Mulder thought to himself, Guess thats why he kept us waiting this morning.
Kaiba continued, alternating his gaze between Mulder and Scully, The way I see it, fixing on Mulder, Fox, youre stuck with me until you arrest Yugi Moto, after I duel him.
Even though Mulder realized that the whole mess was his fault, he was not about to let Kaiba get away with calling him Fox.
Two things, first: Its MULDER, SeKaiba.
Whatever Agent, Kaiba retorted. The chip in the voice was lost for Kaiba had picked up on Mulders unspoken apology by not calling him Seto.
Second: Mulder continued, That was taken completely out of context, wait, how did you know what I said?
Kaiba, pleased with both the apology and the confused expression on Mulders face responded, Every room in my buildings have security cameras in them so I can keep tabs on whats going on.
Scully scoffed, Gee, Mulder, hes even more paranoid than you.
Both turned to her and said in unison Youre only paranoid if youre wrong.
Then they turned to each other and stared. FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder and Seto Kaiba, Duel Monsters World Champion and CEO of KaibaCorp came to an understanding of each other. They didnt like each other per say, but they definitely tolerated each other.
Kaiba broke the silence, Lets go, I have my system trained on Yugi Moto, we should be able to find him easily enough.
What are we waiting for? Mulder said.