And Bakura made it quite clear that he was there to assist, standing almost protectively close to his friend, yet at the same time, seeming detached. It was almost fun to play the part, imagining himself to be someone different. This was why costumes were important, adding to the illusion of being another person.

As L took his seat, Bakura took a slight step back to give him space, but stayed, standing attentive. He wanted to see his friend in action... Once he had, then he'd slip away for some games of his own.