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on long absences
[He'd have a lot more to say after all this time, but Snake's always been a man of few words, and it really comes down to this:]
Been a while. Just when I thought I'd retired again. Never lasts, huh?
Been a while. Just when I thought I'd retired again. Never lasts, huh?
Here's even fewer words, but very loudly
BBBRRRRRROOOOTHEEEEERRRRRRRR!!!!
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Liquid.
[Yeah, he was expecting you. And out come the cigarettes. It's the first time he's been out in months, really, so if Liquid's just going to yell at him instead of try to murder him, he's damn well going to have a smoke.]
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It would have to stick, first. Odds of that happening look pretty damn slim from here.
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It's been a while, Brother.
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Disappointed?
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I'm used to it.
[Yeah, that's not an answer, Snake.]
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[Snake is too much like him, in that regard.]
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I don't know if I'd call all this much better, yet.
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[Weren't expecting a warm welcome, were you? Even when you're not trying to kill him, you're still not one of his favorite people.]
I am hideously rusty, I apologize already
[And after being used as a tool of war his whole life, breaking the fourth wall and acknowledging himself as being controlled in an entirely new way is...well, pretty damn depressing. At least back in canon he'd finally managed to start fighting on his own terms.]
Doing alright, Jack?
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lets pretend I didn't just use the wrong account
I need your idea of family like I need a hole in the head.
Locke was suddenly so grumpy
[waves the smoke out of his face]
That's your special way of saying you missed me.
obviously I play too many dudes in bandanas. also tagging at 5am is probably stupid or something.
Don't flatter yourself. Hate to break it to you, but you're just hearing what you want to hear.
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[Isn't that knowing little smirk the most infuriating thing?]
5 am is the best time!
So have you found a home, or are you going to sulk about corridors grumbling and ruining the air quality?
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I'm used to being dragged back onto the battlefield. At least back home I was doing something I believed in.
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[Liquid yanks on the tails of his bandana and Snake reacts in the only reasonable way. Dropping his lit cigarette, shifting into a stance, and swinging a fist for his evil twin's irritatingly identical jaw.]
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[Pain crashes through his face as Liquid is knocked back a step]
There's the hot-blooded bastard I know! But you didn't answer my question! Poor manners, dear Brother!
[So he'll kick you in the head.]
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When did you...?
Hey, I know you!
1/3
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Re: 3/3
...James? Wait, is that-
I mean-
[His questions are interrupted by some additional glass falling to the ground between them.]
GAH
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I thought I'd never see you again.
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[The hug is certainly returned, albeit not as strongly - he just can't match the size of those pecs]
I was beginning to think the same. And here, of all places! This is nuts!
[laughs - he's just genuinely happy, and he hasn't felt it in a long, long time]
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[Liquid sets Hal down before he crushes him, though he keeps his hands on his shoulders to make sure he doesn't vanish.]
What are you doing here? Where have you been?
[god, this is bringing back all sorts of strange feelings, like caring about someone other than himself.]
[His expression softens.] Have you been all right?
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[It's a bit of a rush for him, too.]
[smiles, looking a bit cheeky] Yeah. You know me - I'm pretty good at staying out of trouble (sort of). I kinda drifted around after the nexus; I wouldn't say I was lost, exactly, but I didn't know where I was, either. And as far as being here, specifically, well - hell if I know, to be honest with you. I'm not even sure where here is. [laughs] Kind of an interesting problem, isn't it? This whole.. dimension, I guess? - it's completely illogical. You think you have it mapped out pretty well, and the next thing you know, it's got you turned completely on your head - literally, sometimes! And did you know some people purposefully like that kind of thing?
[He's rambling, but it just means he's excited to see you]
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I don't have to answer to you.
[Nothing much to say on the topic, anyway, but it's easier to be an ass to Liquid than it is to just answer the damn question. A kick in the head is small price to pay.]
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[Ohey, sup bro. Snake raises his brows and sort of looks around for a moment, as if for a hint as to what Otacon is going on about.]
When did I what?
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Didn't expect to be here. After a couple months of radio silence, I was starting to think I'd managed to go off the grid for good.
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Yes you do.
[This is his way of saying it's good to see you.]
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It's never that easy, huh? [pushes up his glasses] Just when you think you've escaped it, it pulls you back in. But that's not so surprising for people like us, right?
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You're babbling, Hal.
I can't say I understand where here is either, but there's Brother to fight with, so how can I complain?
God, but I missed you.
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Oh, er, sorry. I guess I, ah -
[hesitates, pushes up his glasses, and then touches Liquid's face]
I missed you, too.
[He turns and suddenly realizes the fourth wall]
...I'm feeling kinda exposed at the moment, though...
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And you can't find anything here?
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[lays his hand over his and says softly] Did you, now.
[looks over his shoulder.] I suppose it could be we're being watched.
And I'm hideously slow thanks to me getting sick, so we cool. ♥
... Thankfully my mun's been getting sick like crazy so I've gotten a break.
[You're a jackass .... Jack.]
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I'd ask if that bothers you, but I think I can figure out the answer. [laughs to himself]
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[Then he tosses his hair and poses dramatically] Let them look all they like!
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Still working on what "here" is.
[...It's not a no.]
This isn't like our stint in Canada.
[Siren's Port, he means. At least when he was stuck in a game he had something solid to work toward.]
Yeah me too, whoops. :,|
Don't let your guard down. Last thing you need to get sloppy.
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Fox makes small, vaguely amused sound through his nose.]
It's like being on leave, isn't it? I always hated leave.
We fail.