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[imthe_shit]

[Slowly waking up, he was still aching, his body numb. He seemed to be in a room of white... death hadn't even been his first assumption. He knew he was in someone's care. Death wasn't that easy, not for someone like him. He's not wearing clothes, he can't feel the suit on his body... but he's got a blanket over his midsection. He can feel the slight differences in temperature.]

Hhnnn...

[His dreams were inconsistent. Ranging from memories of torture from Ocelot in Shadow Moses, to making Otacon eat Sunny's shitty eggs, to lying under a truck with a sniper rifle. They were the kind of dreams that made you want to throw up with how... everywhere they were. He tries to sit up, but can't find the strength to move. Obviously being electrocuted at his physical age wasn't the best for him. He probably needed a while to recover... And that lowered his optimism even more than before.]

...Hhrrh... [He turns his head slightly, looking at the empty chair next to him. A guest chair... He half expected to see Otacon sitting in it, but there was no one. He sighs, closing his eyes. It felt like it was going to be a long recovery.]

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[imthe-shit.livejournal.com]

[Shakes his head.] I'll be fine... No need for both of us to be in pain...

[roarofthunder.livejournal.com]

...alright, if you're sure. [He's a little relieved, deep down, that he doesn't have to come too much in contact with water.]

[imthe-shit.livejournal.com]

I am. ...Thanks for the smokes... and the gifts.

[roarofthunder.livejournal.com]

Even if I hadn't put you in here, it was hard to think of you being here all by yourself. I thought they might cheer you up.

[imthe-shit.livejournal.com]

[Smiles at him.] Got that right.

[roarofthunder.livejournal.com]

[He smiles back, looking pleased.] I'm glad.

[imthe-shit.livejournal.com]

[Lies back, removing the cigarette from his mouth to exhale, and cough. He holds it out for Volgin.] I should sleep some more.

[roarofthunder.livejournal.com]

[Volgin nods, taking it and putting it out.] Sleep's the best thing for you. I'll let you be.

[imthe-shit.livejournal.com]

[His head against the pillow, his eye lids flutter somewhat before they close, and he's asleep. It didn't take very long at all, perhaps it took most of his willpower to stay awake the whole time.]

[roarofthunder.livejournal.com]

[Volgin watches him for a moment, to make sure he's alright, before leaning over to whisper in his ear.] Sleep well, Snake... [He straightens up and leaves the room, looking much less agitated than when he came in.]