Chapter 7
After winning my 2v1 duel and catching the two robbers I had to go back to HQ to write my report.
While I was there, I kept hearing murmurs from other cop grunts. It was the classic smallfry talk about how I beat Lissandra and my first arrest was a 2v1 etc. I didn't take that as compliments though. I knew Lissandra didn't fight me with her deck, just a standard issued officer's deck and the two guys from today were amateurs with a little bit of luck.
After completing a surprising amount of frustrating paperwork I quickly turned to leave only to be met face to face with my boss. And by face to face I mean our faces were a couple centimeters away as I almost collided with her.
Avoiding the cliche situation like a champ, I calmly took a step back and greeted Lissandra.
Dyne: Good afternoon boss!
Lissandra: Hello Dyne!
Not even bothered in the slightest about what almost happened, she smiled and greeted me.
Lissandra: You know, I got to tell you, not many are so unlucky to have a chase on their first day.
She said with a teasing tone.
Dyne: What can I say, aside from duels, I have bad luck in most departments.
Then her smile faded and she looked angry.
Lissandra: So, what you're saying is that it was bad luck that I dueled you and got you to my unit?
"Huh?"
Dyne: I- I said most right? Not al-
I kind of stuttered not wanting to offend my boss on my first day even if I didn't mean it like that.
Lissandra: *Pft*
Then she started laughing leaving me feeling like an idiot.
Lissandra: I'm sorry about that, but you were so tense! Our unit is pretty chill outside of missions so relax a bit, okay?
I wanted to flip her the birdie for what she did but I guess she did it for me and to break the ice.
"Hehe break the ice..."
Dyne: Please don't do that again...
I said half talking half grumbling.
Lissandra: No promises!
She started walking away but then she turned to me again.
Lissandra: Don't forget to go to logistics and receive your bonus for catching those two. And Dyne; Good work today!
And then she continued walking.
"Wow! Did she come all this way just to tell me good job? What a nice boss!"
Heeding Lissandra's advice, I went straight to logistics to receive that sweet, sweet bonus! It was a respectable amount that will fund my way towards my own bike.
Leaving HQ I went to celebrate my first catch with the only friend I made since coming here. I took my bike and went to the restaurant. Getting inspiration from Lissandra, I went inside without taking my helmet off and walked up to Jack.
Since I didn't want any misunderstandings I checked and all the customers sat at the garden tables so the inside was empty.
Dyne: Jack Dalton, you are under arrest!
He was surprised for a bit but quickly calmed down.
Jack Dalton: Excuse me officer but on what charges?
Dyne: Because you. sir. make the best pizza in the city.
I said with a straight face.
His mind must've crashed for a few seconds without knowing what to say.
Then I started laughing while taking off the helmet.
Jack: You brat! Don't joke around like that, you almost gave me a heartattack.
Even though he said that, he had a smile on his face.
Jack: What's up? You're early today.
Dyne: I got my first catch today and came here to celebrate!
His smile grew and he looked genuinely happy for me.
Jack: Congratulations kid! Come on, drinks are on me today!
He put his arm around my shoulder and led me to sit on a bar stool next to the counter. I told him what happened while we drank.
Jack: So that was you today, huh? I saw it on the news.
Dyne: Damn, it was on the news? Those reporters don't mess around, I happened just a couple hours ago and everything ended pretty quick.
Jack: It's not that often for a cop to successfully take out 2 criminals at the same time and don't underestimate a reporter's readiness.
Dyne: Nah, they were just smallfry!
Jack: If they were smallfry then why did they leave you with just 1200 LP?
He said with a smirk.
Dyne: Hey! I had to destroy a 4K beatstick twice!
Jack laughed unrestrained.
Jack: You asked for it!
Dyne: I di-
I was about to retort but noticed that Jack was looking behind me.
:Hello Jack!
:Hi uncle Jack!
Two voices were heard from behind me and I turned to look.
Jack: Solomon! Yugi! What a nice surprise!
I didn't even need to hear their names to know who they are. The first was a short, stout man with grey hair and beard, wearing a yellow bandana on his head. The other was a fairly tall young man around my age with crazy spiky dark hair and a thick chocker around his neck.
"Wow, Yugi grew tall!"
He wasn't as tall as me but he was around 1.70-1.75 meters. What got my attention was that he wasn't wearing the millennium puzzle.
"This means that either he fought Atem and left the millennium puzzle to that tomb or that he never even had it in this universe."
Jack: Come, sit! Let me introduce you. Jack, this is an old friend of mine, Solomon and his grandson Yugi. Guys, this is Jack, he's new here but we've hit it off nicely.
We shook hands and they sat next to me. I didn't mind at all cause you do not sit too often with the first king if games. Well...he is also the last king of games, since that title hasn't been given to anyone else and the new title they give is Duel Champion.
Before I open my mouth though, I asked the system to search the net for Yugi. Maybe he didn't become the king of games in this reality. After receiving confirmation I turned to him.
Dyne: Yugi I must say I'm a big fan!
Yugi: Thank! Not many people remember or even recognize me since I changed a lot these past 10 years.
"Really? That crazy hair wasn't a dead giveaway?"
Dyne: You did, but I have a good eye.
It was that moment ironically that I saw something next to Yugi. It was kind of a blur like how vision is distorted on top of hot asphalt or a stove. It wasn't there for long though and it disappeared after a few seconds.
"It must have been my imagination."
We talked for a bit and when it was time for me to leave, Solomon gave me a card for his gameshop. I got a kuriboh pizza to eat back home and left after saying my goodbyes.
As I was leaving, the redhead from the first day was entering the restaurant. Our eyes met for a brief second but we both kept walking.
"Wow, her green eyes look amazing with the dark red hair!"
And as the image of her eyes was saved in my mind, I wore my helmet and rode home.
L’AVIS DES CRÉATEURS 
Gearhawk
Gearhawk And here's chapter 7! I didn't a bit more worldbuilding since I want things to feel a bit more naturally connected. Thought I have a question for you. Do you guys want me to write duels between other characters in case of a tournament or something? Be sure to comment and as always, thanks for reading and hope you liked it.
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