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[ Buying supplies for his trip was one thing, having a heavy duty jacket for the colder months was another... Snake's got a safe and proper fire going, with him and his team huddled around it. It's early in the morning, and his mustache is frozen. Hmm. ]

Sunny, I'm going to buy a jacket... This sweater was good enough for the summer, but it's not going to be enough in the winter... [ the nanomachines in his body should help with the winter chills, and he's hoping this place isn't as bad as Alaska. Still, getting a heavy code wouldn't be a bad idea. ]

Toge toge!

You can come, too... But we're not staying in Azalea anymore. It's time to head out.

GRUBULORBUGH?

[ Looks at Solid and raises an eyebrow. ] ... I don't mean this very moment... I lit this fire to warm up. Besides, you guys have a heating system in your Pokeballs, you're the lucky ones.

[Rubs his hands together and leans closer to the fire.] So let's see... Chicken, you're not going to do so well in colder climates... Sunny, you should be okay, but because you can fly, let's say the same for you. Mk II, you should be okay. Roy, I don't want you to pop, but I'll still need you on lookout. Vulcan... You're a water type, I'm not sure what ice would do to you. Just don't freeze up.... more than usual. And Solid, rocks are pretty sturdy in the Winter. You should be okay. We'll be careful where we walk for now.

[ooc: two notes! The first is you can video call Snake now if you want to for any reason. The other is that Snake has canonly perky nipples that show through his sweater. 8T I DONT KNOW ASK KOJIMA.]

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Are you going to be alright?

[picks up the Pokegear and looks into it.]

Yeah. I will.

... Otacon, I'm... sorry.

...you should be.

[He spoke quietly, tone faintly admonishing--but he smiled regardless.]

... [Looks down, eyes squinting somewhat.]

I... tried not to think about what you'd say, or do... I didn't want you to suffer more if I slowly withered away. So I... [Grunts and shakes his head.] ...No, I'm sorry... I won't make excuses...

Snake, you're my friend. You were the first person I could even say that about. You've always been there when I needed you, so...at least let me try to return the favor.

You know me--I'm your backup. No matter what, I'll always be on the other end of the line whenever and for whatever reason. So...don't ever pull something like this again. I w-won't forgive you next time.

... [Nods slowly, chin trembling ever so slightly.] ... I won't. I won't do it again.

I've already had one family member commit suicide. I don't want another one to.

[He sighed, adjusting his glasses before smiling again.]

I'm just glad everything's okay.

... [nods again.]

I'm, uh, heading to Goldenrod... Should be good to get out of the forest...

Okay. We'll be around here at least until they stop looking for Heather--I'm planning on challenging the gym leader, not sure what Heather and Liquid are going to do.

Heather said she's going to challenge him, too.

Good luck.

I think we can do it. I've got a type advantage against this one too, from what I've heard.

Hakubi.

Exactly. Heather and Liquid have Cujo and Huan--fire-types can take out bug-types without any problem. Flying-types like Hakubi are really effective against them too.

I've got Chicken... And Solid. What are rock types like against bugs? Not that I'm turning around... Just curious.

Uh...let me think... I don't think there's any weaknesses there, but it's kind of hard to remember all the matchups. If I'm right, an Onix should be on even ground with a Bug-type.

... Hnn... That sounds kind of weird, but okay.

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