-- Earlier that Day--

"Remind me why you're doing something this foolish again Amelia?" Joshua said from the living room of the apartment he and his long-term guest lived in. He was going through his deck, reviewing the cards he had in it and editing it as he saw fit. Her deck was close by but he didn't touch it on account that he only advised the young girl.

"Because I want to help. You've been kind enough to watch out for me so I was hoping I could help out in the tournament somehow." Amelia said as she came out of her room and walked over to the table.

"If your parents recognize you and try to get you back, there probably nothing he could do to stop them you know." Joshua replied calmly" Are you prepared for that possibility?"

Amelia didn't reply as she just sat at the table and looked a bit nervous as a result of his question. Joshua sighed as he ruffled her hair and gave her a small smile
"We'll cross that bridge when it comes. Did you enter under a fake name though? That might help." He said

Amelia gave him an annoyed look as she straightened her hair and tried to make it look nice
"Yeah but I don't think it's any good. I entered under Alexis Alison ." she said

"Could be worse I guess." Joshua said before looking at the clock" C'mon let's grab something to eat before the tournament starts. Anything in particular you want?"

-- At the Duel Stadium--

Joshua and Amelia listened to the speech given by Gero. Joshua sighed in annoyance at the end.
"Oi vae. Well seems like we have some free time. Might as well scout out the competition." he said before leading Amelia into the stadium.