[The first thing you notice is Otacon wrapped in eleven feet of purple coils. This might be cause for alarm, if not for the attached cobra head nuzzling him
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[Liquid wasn't doing anything to help, either. He was also slightly preoccupied with holding onto a rather clingy Teddiursa, petting a demanding Houndoom and a Machop that had decided to climb up onto his shoulders.]
[It bothered him, though, what it meant by 'leave'-- what could they have to leave? The world? But there was no way for them to do so, so telling them to was useless. What else could it mean?]
[At least, he didn't think it was for normal people. Normal people loved; it was part of what made them different from Liquid.]
I care for you, never doubt that, but... I don't know if I have it in me to return the sentiments.
[He wouldn't have let Otacon get so close to him if he didn't care, but he didn't understand love. If he ever had something in him that let him love, it must have long since died by now.]
[Liquid wasn't doing anything to help, either. He was also slightly preoccupied with holding onto a rather clingy Teddiursa, petting a demanding Houndoom and a Machop that had decided to climb up onto his shoulders.]
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[NNNO.]
[SQUEEZE~]
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[Good thing his only big, serpentine Pokemon was Jormungandr, and he at least was staying in his pokeball.]
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Listen, I think I need to talk to you--okay, come on, Kotai.
[He called them all back except for Asimov, sitting down next to the sheep-thing to catch his breath.]
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What about?
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[It bothered him, though, what it meant by 'leave'-- what could they have to leave? The world? But there was no way for them to do so, so telling them to was useless. What else could it mean?]
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[Otacon didn't speak for a few minutes after that, petting Asimov with a smile on his face.]
...I meant what I said, you know.
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...I see.
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[He focused on Asimov, not looking at Liquid.]
I don't expect anything from you. And I don't want things to change. I just...I felt like I needed to say it.
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[At least, he didn't think it was for normal people. Normal people loved; it was part of what made them different from Liquid.]
I care for you, never doubt that, but... I don't know if I have it in me to return the sentiments.
[He wouldn't have let Otacon get so close to him if he didn't care, but he didn't understand love. If he ever had something in him that let him love, it must have long since died by now.]
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I'd be happy if things could just stay like they already are.
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Of course. Nothing has to change.
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I'd...kind of like a hug.
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