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[notapiratesrsly]

[There's a rarely seen Big Boss hanging around the hallways today. It seemed like everyone he used to know was gone during his long streak of absence, but, in all honesty, that was alright. There were still plenty of more people around; people who he could get to know, as well. Those kinds of things happened. People always come and go. It was

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[notapiratesrsly]

Liquid.

[He looked his "son" over with that single eye of his, surprisingly nothing in his expression indicating any sort of hatred or hostility. Just a blank, tired look.]

No. I've been here for a long time. I rarely come out, so I thought today would be a good day to do so.

[notapiratesrsly]

If you want to call getting a little... fresh air, in a sense, a special occasion, then yes.

[He gave Liquid a bit of a queer look. He could sense that anger attempting to worm its way up to the surface, although it wasn't quite succeeding just yet. He was relatively surprised that he hadn't been jabbed in the jaw already.]

Sorry for the lateness. Was busy all yesterday.

[notapiratesrsly]

Well, considering that most people don't seem to... favor me, it makes sense that perhaps I should just keep quiet and off to myself.

[The old man reached down to rummage through his coat, before retrieving himself a cigar. He paused, before he took out another one.]

Cigar?

[notapiratesrsly]

Perhaps, but I don't want to take any chances.

[He looked at Liquid strangely once he suddenly snatched that cigar from his hand and held it as if it was going to somehow injure him.]

...It's not some kind of explosive, if that's what you're thinking. Here, let me light it for you.

[notapiratesrsly]

[He moved to light the cigar for Liquid and... that was all. Nothing else happened. He stepped back, staring at him with a bit of an expectant expression.]

Well? I told you.

[notapiratesrsly]

I can't say they're the best I've had, but they're not that bad, no.

[He paused for a minute or so, not saying anything, before he looked up at his son.]

...I was hoping that you could tell by now that I wasn't planning on suddenly attacking you out of nowhere or anything. I understand that I was never a father figure, and that I never will be, not in your mind, but I'm not insane anymore. You can take that as you will. Feel free to never talk to me again if that is what you desire. But I won't do anything to hurt you, Liquid.

[notapiratesrsly]

Hmm. I see.

[He removed the cigar from his lips to speak properly, holding it between his fingers.]

You do not have to believe me if you wish not to. It's your call.

[notapiratesrsly]

[He remained quiet for quite some time.]

...Liquid, come here.

[He gestured with his hand for Liquid to come and approach him, to get closer to him.]