Kaiba was quickly gaining a reputation around the ship for being a heartless jerk. Granted, it wasn't entirely unearned, as he did have very little patience for most people. But for reasons he would never willingly disclose, children were one such exception.

Did she have parents she'd been taken from? Was she an orphan? He wondered, but wouldn't dwell on it. As the snack tray passed again, he carefully selected what he could and handed it over.

"If it's as difficult as they make it sound, you'll need your strength. Eat."