Shadow Treaty Bit that goes nowhere

“Duel!”

“I don’t know why they’re bothering,” DMG commented to Hermione from her seat on the wall at the bottom of the steps, recording the duel for later summarisation, “Tate and Lyle are one Duel away from being the British tag-team Duelling Champions. Alyss and Carnelian aren’t really a match for them, for all their decks work well together. They just don’t synch very well.”

“They probably just edited their decks.” Sweetybell commented from the other side, still fiddling with a piece of a Duel Disk, though this time assembly was taking place instead of the opposite. “Tate and Lyle normally duel whoever they can get ahold of in order to test their decks. Don’t be too surprised if they challenge you next.” She glanced at Hermione, whose hand went to her deck holster, still relieved that Atem had thought to retrieve it for her even with everything else that had been going on.

“I don’t mind. Though I’m not sure who I’d team up with, my deck is built for solo duelling.” Hermione shrugged in reply.

“Well you know how I run my deck.” DMG offered, confusing Sweetybell, “But while my magicians love me, my duelling skills...well...” She trailed off, looking embarrassed.

“I’ll team up with you.” Sweetybell offered, still wondering when Hermione and DMG had met before considering no one had heard of a ‘Hermione Granger’ before Shadowmorn, “I’m decent at the game and I know how Tate and Lyle work.”

“What do you play?” Hermione asked, watching as on his first turn Lyle started building up a wall of life point burning monsters.

“Madolche.” The engineering student replied, “Sweet and plushy monsters like my Baaple here.” She indicated the sheep that was asleep at her feet. “You?”

“Spellcasters, but with a life point burn twist.” Hermione returned, “Very good if I can get my combos out, a little fragile otherwise. I still don’t trust my instincts enough according to my teacher.”

“Considering you learnt Duel Monsters from Yugi, you should probably listen to him.” DMG teased.

“I know, I know.” Hermione sighed, “You’ve told me this before.”

“Huh?” Sweetybell asked. Before anyone could answer, DMG’s phone had gone off and the woman had wandered off to answer it, leaving Hermione and Sweetybell sitting on the wall in front of the castle to watch the duel fall out.

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