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[Fang watches the recording, unaware of the conflicts Snake was dealing with. Mostly, the things that catch her attention are the words "Route 36 or 37". And, of course "the weird tree". She considers her response and gets ready to press the button to make the reply when she hears the even footfalls of a human (or humanoid creature) crunching through the leaves and the last bit of snow. When she looks up, it's none other than the old man himself.

So she gives her typical grin, greeting,] Howdy, stranger. [She looks a little different from the last time Snake saw her-- particularly, her left cheek is red and swollen. Plus, she opted out her usual outfit for something a bit warmer (http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/5d/HGSS_Cool_Trainer_M.png).]