[For a moment, he feels the urge to rush to Solidus' side, but his legs refuse to move. That's right, he did this to Solidus. They were fighting. Rushing to help his enemy wasn't the wise thing to do, and Snake was no martyr.]

Hnn...

[He'd managed to tear him down at least, but those Snake Arms would still be a problem.]

If it means saving as many people as I can in this place, I'll do whatever it takes. My life is not worth the many that live here, you should understand that! We don't have time for the liberty to start attacking our own men, just because we feel it's justice! What if Big Boss attacked us after that?! Volgin and I have a plan to take him out, and you're busy... Thinking up a way to kill him!?

[He starts to move closer, gritting his teeth still from the horrid pain in his arm, but he continues moving.]

I appreciate you worrying about me, Solidus, but this is war. And I'm not giving up on it yet. You can punch as many soldiers as you want, but don't do it for my sake. I want nothing to do with you anymore!!