_{[Ouch. Heather remains firm in her reasons for not telling anybody about what Otacon confided in her about, but she still feels kinda bad. Lifting her hands, she spreads them slightly.]}

Look, I didn't say anything because it's not my business to gossip around about other peoples' relationships, okay?

... Besides, I was looking after him.

If Liquid had so much as hurt a hair on his head...

_{[If nothing else, Snake would perhaps be pleased to hear about the very real threat Heather had given to Liquid upon finding out about the budding relationship...]}