[Otacon's relived to open the door and see Snake behind it. He's been pretty concerned that Snake never returned after they spoke in the Bite Room, but since codec seems to be temperamental here the only thing to do was wait to run into him again. He opens his mouth intending to say hello--]





...again, Snake?

[--And is derailed by the new injuries Old Snake is sporting. He sounds exasperated, but as soon as the words are out of his mouth he's moving forward to examine the new bruising on Snake's neck. At least it doesn't look too bad...]