[He'd be glad to know that even if he's a mess, he's at least a hot mess. Marik does relax a bit when Hunk tells him he's honored though. At least he isn't being a burden.]

I really appreciate it.

Ah... a decent amount, yes. H... Her name's Fluttershy. I could tell she was pushing herself out of her comfort zone when we first spoke over the network shortly after I arrived but she's always so nice. I haven't wanted... to over step any boundaries so we haven't gotten to see each other much in person. I was able to spoil her with buying her an egg at the Battle Convention at least...

[Marik moves his hands out of the way and gently bonks his head against the table.]

Most recently I got to see Shy at the Halloween party and we watched the contest together...

[He lets out a bizarre, pathetic, nasally whine before muttering into the table.]

Shelookedreallyhotinhercostume...