That reaction was equally unexpected, and Solomon regarded Bakura with a faint air of surprise. He can't even quite tell which of his comments caused the silent response, though after a moment's thought he realised which was most likely. He didn't owe Bakura an explanation, but in this case ... Solomon was inclined to offer one.

"Not that I don't appreciate the offer," he added, but casually, even while watching the Egyptian. "Unfortunately, my magic is a touch ... unstable at this time. The near presence of your friends causes it to reach toward them, and I am sure none of you would appreciate my accidentally absorbing them."

Frankly, Solomon wasn't enamored of the thought either. Only a Death Bringer had the power to absorb souls in such a way. Solomon didn't want to be a Death Bringer. The last Death Bringer had been insane.