"Death isn't so bad," Valdis replied, "I certainly don't fear it. But it and I have walked together for a long time..."

It was more practicality than low self-esteem. Worry about those who die permanently, not those who are guaranteed to come back. Life had little meaning when one couldn't really die.

"I certainly hope it won't ever happen," Valdis said, "An all out battle between us could cause some serious damage." And she didn't even know if Bakura could die or if he'd just go into the Ring. "I think we're mostly at a truce, so you don't need to worry about that at any rate. I don't have many friends, I like to keep the few I do have."