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[madskills]

Well... I'm flattered.

It's been awhile since I've been anywhere.

Still, I'm surprised. I would have thought you'd choose few of the new boys that started to show up, but to each their own.

So, let's get used to one another again, eh?

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[likemy_sunglasses]

New boys? Well, you're a new one to me, I have to admit.

[madskills]

Then introductions are in order.

I am Sam.

[likemy_sunglasses]

Kazuhira Miller. [He offered the man a nod but not a smile. He didn't trust him enough for that. But geez, look at all that hardware! Was he a cyborg?]

[madskills]

Kazuhira Miller.

Ah, well, this is an honor. I can't say there aren't many in our business that wouldn't recognize your name -- almost as infamous as Nig Boss's -- but I can't say I would be able to recognize you by face and seems I was right.

[likemy_sunglasses]

You know of the Boss? [He wasn't sure if he should be pleased or worried that this man knew of him. But then again most knew of Big Boss.]

Big Boss is legendary and I have the honour of working alongside him in what we do.

perils of answering tags by phone, never noticing typos

[madskills]

Know of him, yes. All but a household name to us mercenaries.

But your legend is also one worth noting. So why downplay your part?

[likemy_sunglasses]

You're a mercenary, huh? [That's some fancy equipment you've got there.]

Your body....is it cybernetic?

[madskills]

Only the arm.

I have to thank Big Boss for that to be honest. He did help in the development of such prosthetics.

[likemy_sunglasses]

We managed to save the Boss's arm by fixing a prosthetic to it. I won't have such a luxury, since I want to be reminded of the pain inflicted by my enemies. They will feel the same pain that they gave me. [Deep, Kaz. Deep.]

[madskills]

Ah, yes, revenge.

I must say that I do find it to be quite satisfying. I got my own and felt vindicated, so I am certain that you shall feel the same when the time comes.

[likemy_sunglasses]

It seems we both have similar goals in life. [The revenge part anyway.] Do you have any enemies that are the cause for your revenge?

[madskills]

That would've been the man part of a drug cartel back in my country.

Someone who took the skills that my father taught him to cause a bit of chaos. As such, it was up to me to put such a man down. That was the cause of my revenge. But now, I can say that there are no more enemies for me. In that respect, anyway.

[likemy_sunglasses]

Drug cartel, huh? [This guy seemed to be the type who had run into danger. His image showed it all.]

So, you killed whoever hurt you before?

[madskills]

That's right.

A man who took what my father taught him ... and used it against him. Such dogs should not be allowed to live as that is no way to treat one's teacher.

[likemy_sunglasses]

I trust you managed to kill this man who went against you? [Because that's what Kaz would have done.]

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[madskills]

I did.

Because that was what was right.

[madskills]

[ ahem. ]

And that is why I hope the same for you.

[likemy_sunglasses]

Oh, we will destroy Cipher whatever it takes. We have the Boss and he's our legendary soldier, a real hero and my best friend.

[madskills]

Best friend, too, eh?

I wouldn't want to face him. Well, that's not true. I would enjoy seeing what he'd be able to do against a high-frequency blade. He's always been one to be able to think on his feet. [ he gestures towards miller. ] You'd probably be the one to help him with it, too. So, it's never just Boss that one is fighting. Let me ask you ... what advice would you give?

[wolf_of_war]

There is a noticeable amount of hatred for our time in history, so it is unsurprising that there are so few of us to be found in this place. It is...unfortunate.

[Is that Bladewolf's tail wagging? Yes. Yes it is.]

That said, it is good to see you again, Samuel.

[madskills]

Ah, Wolfy, I didn't think that I'd get to see you again.

[ why yes, bladewolf gets a pat on the head like old time's sake. ]

How are you enjoying your freedom, eh?

[wolf_of_war]

I could say the same of you, Samuel. It is for this reason that I am grateful of the nature of this reality.

[Swish swish goes the tail. If Bladewolf had emotional programming, he might be content. He's as content as his AI will allow him to be, anyway.]

Considerably. Between being freed of World Marshal's control, and establishing my own mission parameters, I...enjoy making my own choices. Thank you.

[You don't know it, but to Bladewolf, the conversations he had with Sam were the impetus that really started him on questioning his free will.]

[madskills]

Can't say that I did much.

[ he gives his usual grin. it's good that these realities exist, yes. ]

I left you the hardest part, after all. So I should thank you for choosing to aid him in the end. I don't think I could stand to see what sort of world that Armstrong made. [ heh. ] For all those ideals that I agreed with, I could never agree with that man.

[spacedragonmonk]

Eh, not so much. Player's been going on about the new boys havin' problems cuz they "Ain't nearly as popular as Solid Snake" or "Venom having so few lines on accouta Kiefer prolly didn't help". Shit like that.

Still, gotta be bored cutter, if ya've been birdcaged all this time. Prolly good ta stretch, cut loose a bit, yeah?

[madskills]

Who cares about popularity? I doubt any of us will be as popular as Solid Snake and that suits me just fine. Ever heard of a popular mercenary? It doesn't work quite as well.

But you are right. I do enjoy stretching my legs a bit.

[spacedragonmonk]

True, true, but bein' a merc's a bit different from being Played like we are, yeah? And come on, doesn't your player remember the fethin' bitchfits other Players had when MSG3 was released and all about Big Boss rather than finishing Solid's story?

Is that all you enjoy stretchin' cutter?

[madskills]

One should never listen to those who would get in the way of another's fun.

Well. I am always trying to sharpen my skills.

[spacedragonmonk]

Hey, hey, I'm all for that, but its not like I can know your Player, just like you can't know mine, yeah?

Oh~? [And just like that, what was just an amused if cocky woman turned almost serious before hiding it behind a playful grin. Didn't stop her eyes from looking the man over] Is that so? And what skills do you ply? Bit biased, but I can't see you as being a carpenter or the like...

[sonofpatriots]

You're a new face around here. Be wary.

[madskills]

Of what I wonder?

[sonofpatriots]

Of the unknown. Man doesn't always fair so well against the supernaturnal--and all of its freaks.

[madskills]

No need to fear something like that.

There are real things to fear. Like the known.

[sonofpatriots]

[The cyborg actually wins a slight chuckle from this old cowboy. Out of all the "freaks" he met so far, this grinning bastard reminds him a little of himself. That somewhat amuses him to a degree.]

The name's Ocelot, Revolver Ocelot.

[The former triple agent deliberately smooths back his camel colored trench coat to show off his pair of guns; two fully customized SAAs and belt comprised of bullets. This old goat is armed to the fucking teeth and then some.

Just try shooting at him, Sammy.]

Got a name, son? I bet its something fancy.

[madskills]

Ah, I'm meeting legend after legend.

I wonder what I have done to earn such an honor.

[ something fancy? ]

It's Sam. Samuel, if you want fancy.