Kaiba would have responded with more acid a few months ago, but time and sun have softened his harder edges.

"Depends on the...friend. I avoided them myself, but I've heard some are essentially family. But you'll see them again. I'm not resting until we get the holes open."

He snorts and rolls his shoulders back, easing the tension a little.

"Mm. Should be soon. Someone like you attracts admirers quickly."