Dream [010] 7/29/09 Frank's Long Nap BACKDATED
The memory begins as nothing out of the ordinary. Big Boss steps out of the open garage of Outer Heaven's base, coffee mug in hand as he begins his routine morning patrol around the fire station. The crisp air is still cool so early in the dim light of morning, the heat of the summer's day won't come for hours still. His combat boots falling softly upon the hard cement of the driveway, the man remains constantly on alert, but silent.
All of Somarium has been silent as of late. After the brief adventures underneath the city, the soldier was surprised to see nothing else had happened. People had returned to their normal routines, nothing had changed. His pace steady, Big Boss takes one corner of the large building, treading across grass now.
Still, things seemed off to the man. He wasn't about to trust that things would fall back into place so easily. Not with The Overlord ruling over them.
Rounding a corner, Big Boss turns back into the garage, the first round of his patrol finished. Holding the still steaming mug, he quickly ascends the stairs to the small bedroom he shares with Frank. The boy is still in his sleep, his only movement the slight rise and fall of his chest. Though usually glad to see his son sleeping so soundly, the concern written on the older man's face is evident. Frank has been sleeping like this for days with no sign of waking.
All of Somarium has been silent as of late. After the brief adventures underneath the city, the soldier was surprised to see nothing else had happened. People had returned to their normal routines, nothing had changed. His pace steady, Big Boss takes one corner of the large building, treading across grass now.
Still, things seemed off to the man. He wasn't about to trust that things would fall back into place so easily. Not with The Overlord ruling over them.
Rounding a corner, Big Boss turns back into the garage, the first round of his patrol finished. Holding the still steaming mug, he quickly ascends the stairs to the small bedroom he shares with Frank. The boy is still in his sleep, his only movement the slight rise and fall of his chest. Though usually glad to see his son sleeping so soundly, the concern written on the older man's face is evident. Frank has been sleeping like this for days with no sign of waking.