The Twelfth Chapter

[solid_courage]

I understand a few of you made the effort to meet up with me at the hospital. Had I have known, I would've posted sooner to alert everyone that I was able to make my own way out safely.

But the endeavor was very much appreciated. Thanks.

((Comment log for those in the movie theater, Network post for everyone else.))

Comments

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[v_oyevoda]

You're aware that was an incredibly foolish thing to do, yes?

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[returnzero]

[Totally in the movie theatre as well, doing nothing in particular except enjoying how Boss kicks Snake's ass. And there he thought that he had some authority.]

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[solid_courage]

...!

[ohwut] How did you--

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[v_oyevoda]

Not only was it a waste of time and ammunition--neither of which are expendable in this place--but all three of us willingly put ourselves into danger for your sake.

[lightningreborn]

[This is a very pointed, angry and worried silence.]

[solid_courage]

...?

[lightningreborn]

... Welcome back, Snake.

[solid_courage]

Thanks, Raiden.

[abitmoresonic]

I s'pose in this case I should be saying welcome back, then.

[solid_courage]

If you want. Thanks.

[Text]

[heinesangel]

Snake...

Welcome back.

[Text]

[solid_courage]

Haven't gotten this many 'welcome backs' in a long time. Thanks, Nill.

[Text]

[heinesangel]

Then it must be a nice change.

You're welcome, Snake. I'm just glad to see that you are finally safe again.

[log]

[dontbeso_dense]

...S-Snake..?

[log]

[solid_courage]

[turns around] ...Hey.

[log] 1/2

[dontbeso_dense]

[looks at him in disbelief for a moment. Otacon's looking like quite the wreck- he has missed quite a lot of sleep, and it's noticeable.]

You're-- you're alive?

[He takes a step towards him-]

[log] 2/2

[dontbeso_dense]

[SLAP]

W-What's the matter with you?! Don't you-- don't you even stop to think? Going into the Subway like that--!

[No, he's not crying. No.]

[Yes.]