[As soon as Otacon's face popped up on the screen, she had opened her mouth to-- ... oh he already knew. Rolling her shoulders in an uncomfortable shrug, she bit her lip and nodded.]
[She... honestly wasn't sure what to say. He looked like he was about to faint, which to be fair, was exactly how she'd felt when she'd heard her own father's voice coming out of her 'Gear's speakers.]
I... is there anything I can do?
... Want me to come over?
[She wasn't sure if that would help or NOT. He looked like he could use a hug... but then, when she'd learned Harry was in Johto, the first thing SHE'D wanted was time alone, so...]
Otacon. [Snake looks serious.] Try to keep it together. If he's here, and alive, then he probably doesn't know about what happens to him...
The worst thing you can do right now is tell him what happens in his future. If he sees you here, he probably won't be angry... Just don't tell him what happens.
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[She... honestly wasn't sure what to say. He looked like he was about to faint, which to be fair, was exactly how she'd felt when she'd heard her own father's voice coming out of her 'Gear's speakers.]
I... is there anything I can do?
... Want me to come over?
[She wasn't sure if that would help or NOT. He looked like he could use a hug... but then, when she'd learned Harry was in Johto, the first thing SHE'D wanted was time alone, so...]
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[Not more than a couple moments later, she'd be knocking on the door-- or, if it was unlocked, she'd let herself right in.]
Hey...
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[Who was lying on his bed with his back to the door, staring blankly at the wall.]
...hey.
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The worst thing you can do right now is tell him what happens in his future. If he sees you here, he probably won't be angry... Just don't tell him what happens.
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[Deep breath.]
I'm just afraid.
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I know.
Heather and I are here for you if you need us, Otacon. Don't forget that.
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I can't lie to him forever, though. Someday I'm going to have to admit it to him.
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