03 // Video

[snakeinpants]

[As usual, Orochimaru is in his laboratory at SERO. There are subtle changes in the room from the last time--his name stenciled on the door and more assistants running around. All are evidence that he has, as promised, started to rise through the ranks. As always, his smile is enigmatic and disarming even while being an obvious reflection of his

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[killswithapen]

Some of us have our reasons for wishing to stay here, certainly. What are yours?

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[snakeinpants]

I find myself excited by the prospect of meeting new and interesting...individuals. I wonder what your reason could be.

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[killswithapen]

A lack of somewhere to return to. Not that the world disappeared, more that I no longer exist in it.

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[snakeinpants]

Ah, an escape from death. Surely, this must then be paradise to you. [Smiiiles.] I believe we have similar feelings, indeed.

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[killswithapen]

Paradise was what I left behind. This place is overwhelmed by a consuming stench. Each street, each person, these companies. It disgusts me. But it is all I have.

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[snakeinpants]

I find it tolerable, given what can be gained here.

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[killswithapen]

Given what can be gained?

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[snakeinpants]

Knowledge is power, wouldn't you agree?

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[killswithapen]

Knowledge here accounts for nothing at home, and there's not much hope of catching up with the knowledge of those who have lived here their entire lives.

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[snakeinpants]

Such a simple-minded view. There is much to be leared that is applicable elsewhere, if one has a good enough memory.

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[killswithapen]

Not simple minded, I simply have the experience to back it up. And I'll thank you not to question my memory; it's unshakeable.