He's awfully docile about this whole thing.

[cutandtake]

What, did you expect me to start kicking and screaming like some little kid? The world stays right as it was when you picked me up, so I can resume my duties whenever we're done here. As for where you're planning on sending me... Can't say I know much about Pokemon. I've heard the name in passing but it didn't really pull me in.

...So, he's gonna be there huh? Hope you aren't expecting a tearful reunion. We're not the kind of people to go crying our eyes out over seeing old friends, especially ones that should be dead.

I don't know what a 'Scyther' is, either, but I'm liking the sound of the name. Sounds like a perfect fit for "Jack the Ripper", huh?

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[imthe_shit]

[ This was like the fifth Raiden Snake had seen in the last two weeks... It was hard to be surprised at this point. The old soldier tilts his head, frowning somewhat at the sight of him. ]

Raiden.

[ He's not exactly sure who you're talking about, but he has a feeling it's him. As in. Himself. ] You're coming to the Pokemon world, huh?

[majorcrotchgrab]

You know, my mun's been curious about that place...

And I certainly wouldn't complain about getting to see you again, Jack, even if you are all... robotic now.

[cutandtake]

Looks like it. Guess that makes you my informant for this mission, Snake.

{ See Snake, Raiden has a sense of humor. Isn't it awesome?

Okay it's a lame joke but he's trying to brighten the mood. }

[cutandtake]

You'll be surprised if you think the only thing that's changed is my body. A lot's happened.

...Wait, did you say again?

[imthe_shit]

Wouldn't be the first time. [ Smirk. ] You've got your youth... You'll be fine in that kind of place.

It's nothing like the shit we've had to deal with, anyway. I like to think of it as a vacation.

[majorcrotchgrab]

I imagine so. The look in your eye isn't the same as it used to be.

[He smirks and slowly starts circling around him]

I never find any Jacks that remember me. It's depressing, you know?

[cutandtake]

I know it sounds kind of weird, coming out of the blue, but now that I can actually ask... Those last days of yours, they treat you alright? Otacon wasn't too naggy over your health, was he?

{ See look he cares Senpai all because you noticed him. }

[cutandtake]

{ He's standing his ground pretty well. No reason to go swinging his blade around, or even draw it, on a guy that didn't appear to be a cyborg. Only his head moves, so his eye can watch Raikov properly. }

Maybe you didn't leave a very lasting impression.

[majorcrotchgrab]

[Wrong thing to say, Raiden. Raikov stops and puffs out his chest]

Oh, you'd remember me alright. No one forgets me.

[imthe_shit]

... [ Snake looks briefly confused, and then... Oh right, this Raiden was from... 2018, was it? ]

I don't know. Not there yet. [ He gives a bit of a shrug. ] Knowing Otacon... He will. He'll always be like that.

[cutandtake]

With that smoking habit of yours, it's good you have someone to watch out for you.

{ Before he drops too many bombshells, however... }

Where are you then? Man shouldn't know too much about his own future... or the future of SOP and the war economy.

[cutandtake]

{ Makes it easier for him to face Raikov properly, and... is that a smirk on Raiden's face? }

Can't say you're familiar... apart from the face, so either I forgot you or we've never met.

[majorcrotchgrab]

[He purses his lips]

You're probably a different Jack then.

[... That just means he gets to troll him all over again. His pout quickly curls into a mischievous smile]

We can always get... reacquainted.

[imthe_shit]

[ Yeah yeah, he gets enough of an earful from Sunny about his smoking habits. ]

I know from just looking at you that war's changed again... For the worse. [ Not that it could ever change for the better, right? ] About to go to Shadow Moses... again.

[jack_theripper]

[Raiden found it odd that he was now staring at his double. Another of him. He had already met one double and now another showing up. It was just weird.]

Pokémon? Who's "he?"

[otakon_geek]

Did you say Pokémon? My mun is thinking of placing me within a Pokémon game too, since he loves Pokémon. It'll be good to see you there, Raiden.

[cutandtake]

Understatement of the year, Snake. Used to be the idea of a "cyborg ninja" was few and far between, now you'd be hard pressed to find a police officer who wasn't outfitted with some piece of technology. At least it keeps people like Doktor with food on their tables.

{ Man, if only Snake could see Sunny now... Definitely advanced from the stuttering little girl who had a hard time with her eggs. }

Shadow Moses, huh... Wouldn't do any good to tell you to be careful, since being cautious is your modus operandi.

[cutandtake]

{ The smirk on Raiden's face just rolls itself into a sneer. He doesn't like that smile of yours, Ivan, and it only makes it a bit more unsettling that you look like his old face. }

Thanks, but no thanks. Something tells me your idea of being "reacquainted" isn't exactly sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories.

[imthe_shit]

Cyborgs...

[ Sigh. Oh well. ] Not my fight anymore, I imagine. Don't think I could keep up in that kind of world, even if I was at my best.

[cutandtake]

{ Given what they've seen so far, "weird" is sort of common at this point. Still, it's a bit unsettling but easily brushed away. }

Not exactly knowledgeable about the things, just heard it in passing. Might not have a choice in getting acquainted with them now though. As for who "he" is... If you don't just look like me, you should recognize the name: Solid Snake. ...Hell, even if you're not me and it's just a coincidence, it's a pretty infamous name.

[cutandtake]

{ It's not often you get to hear Raiden laugh. It's small and more like a chuckle but it's still there. }

Considering how little I know of 'em, it'd be nice to have a credible source of information. I've noticed you've been taking good care of Sunny too. She takes after you in a number of ways.

[majorcrotchgrab]

[Raiden has every right to not like that smile, which quickly turns into a pout]

You're so cruel, Jack. I'm one of the few people who really cared for you...

[cutandtake]

Even a legendary soldier like you would need a few more enhancements than a Solid Eye. Relying on regular bullets doesn't help much either when you've got people running around who can deflect them effortlessly.

[cutandtake]

Like you said, I'm a different Jack. Maybe I'd be a bit kinder if I remembered any of this, but I don't.

{ Jury's still out on how cruel he is, but all signs point to very. }

[majorcrotchgrab]

Can't you just take my word for it?