"That's not how battles are meant to work. Even as an attempt to impress it..."

Yes, they were strong, but he really wanted to forget that he'd ever seen this. He nodded.

"I'll warn the muscleheads, but be ready for anything in there. And take this."

Was that...concern for another human being? Maybe the slightest bit. Kaiba pressed a handful of defense cards into Shay's hand---Ring of Defense, Negate Attack...and Vorse Raider, for emergencies. He nodded gruffly and pointed Blue Eyes at the mass display of muscle.