On the impending release of Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain

[zeke_developer]

Look, mun, whatever happens tomorrow. Whatever kind of person I end up being after all this time, remember that I knew when I joined Big Boss that I wasn't joining him for any kind of forgiveness for what I'd done. I joined MSF because I wanted to take responsibility for Peace Walker. I don't have any illusions about being a good person, because I know that I'm not, but I know that I'm not a monster.

I created ZEKE and his successors because I wanted to prove that Deterrence Theory works. That people, when given the choice, will choose peace over war. I still believe that. I'll do whatever it takes to prove everyone wrong.

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Have a Hal that knows, but doesn't know everything.

[gematria]

[Hal sighs, approaching him slowly. There's old pain in his eyes, but also an understanding of the time and place they currently are.] You always were stubborn like that. Whenever we actually talked, I mean.

[And the words "hello father" kinda don't-- want to come out. He knows he should, if only to not startle the other man further. But he mutters instead:] "Whatever it takes", huh...


((I've been literally dying to rp with a Huey ok, sorry if I'm late sdfjsdlj))

:-D (I really need to make some TPP icons. Gotta start watching LPs that're further along than I am)

[zeke_developer]

[For his part, Huey isn't surprised at all. After all, Hal's been his spitting image since he was a toddler.]

Call it an old man's pride. I know how you feel about me, Hal. I honestly don't blame you. I did what I felt was necessary, given the pressure I was under.

[Huey sighs, knowing the hole he's digging himself into.] You don't work for someone like...him and not produce results. ST-84 was supposed to be a weapon that surpassed everything that'd come before, but...I just couldn't get it right. Ended up basing my cockpit design on what...Paz had built for ZEKE. It was too small for any average pilot, so I used what resources I had available.

[And by resources, he of course means "my own son". Huey's not about to cop to his part in how Strangelove died.]

[gematria]

[... This wasn't something he was expecting, no. Tense all of a sudden, his voice is dry:] You know, I was too young to even remember what had happened. You would have realized that if you had asked, any time. So... no, I don't think you know how I feel.

[He sighs, and the tension and bitterness is not gone, but he does feel a little bit defeated. He's not good at actually speaking his feelings, but this is a rare chance, Hal knows he ought to:] I'm tired. I found out not so long ago, and no, I haven't made my peace with it. I don't even know what to tell you, father. Where to start.

I spent my childhood thinking you didn't care at all. And then it turned out, that wasn't completely true... I was an useful resource.


((If you find any, would you give me a link? Because I can't play the game but I want to watch at least instead of just reading spoilers |'D))

[ibelieved]

[Nods in agreement.]