That's not quite the reaction he expects. Kaiba sits back a little, giving Snapper room to burrow in the crook of his arm if she likes.

But she's a bold little dragon, so she'll trot over to set a clawed foot on Jonouchi's knee. As high as she can reach, anyway.

"So that's...your past life's identity. And that virtual world was able to tap into your true essence too."

Alright. That's the relevant information to him, anyway. "Doesn't surprise me that he's into that."