"Yes, we wouldn't want to traumatize your housemates twice in the same year if you needed to invite me to stay over there again," Bakura retorted, though there was more humour than derision in the remark. Watching Tony and Gene look thoroughly discomfited during his stay had been amusing in its own way.

"The rain will be a good break," he added in agreement. While he still preferred summer weather over winter, the humidity was becoming near oppressive.