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[ Old Snake's voice can be heard over the PokeGear. He's talking to someone... Probably his Pokemon, as their are some cooing sounds as well as low growls. The Gear was probably turned on due to Sunny's constant fiddling with it. ]

--doning you. I just want you to know that... If I disappear, if I leave and don't come back... Don't cry. Don't be scared. Otacon will take care of you... He's a good guy... My best friend.

It's sudden for you... I've known about this for a while... Thought I could forget about it, but it looks like my past is catching up with me...

Solid, you're strong, durable, big... You can protect everyone. Vulcan, you're a good listener, especially if someone needs to be heard. Roy, you're a great lookout, and a second pair of eyes for those who need them. Chicken, battling with you is an honor, and anyone would feel proud to have you on their side. Mk II, you're a real force to be reckoned with, I'm glad I could call you my friend.

And Sunny... You're that small flame in the darkness... You keep shining, even when things look hopelessly dark.

[ Sighs... and reaches for the PokeGear, recognizing that it's on. ] I'm not going to forget any of you... No matter where our paths lead us.

Thanks. [ the feed ends. ]

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Remi...

Hello, Snake.

What's happening? If you wouldn't mind answering, that is.

... Hnn... Nothing.

Well.

I wouldn't say that sounded like nothing.

I didn't mean for everyone to hear it... [Looks a little sheepish.]

Ah, I'm sorry for listening to something private like that, but... I hope you weren't planning on disappearing without a word.

... It's been a long time coming...

. . . I heard.

Is there any way I can help?

.... I don't think so.

Ah. I expected that, somehow.

. . . Are you really sure? Talking, at least, might help. Or...

... what do you want to talk about?

Ideally, what's wrong but...

I don't want to force it out of you if you don't want to talk about it. So anything's fine.

...

How've you been doing?

[there's a bit of disappointment in her voice, but she continues:]

Well. I was able to meet up with people from back home, so it hasn't been difficult. For being kidnapped into a whole other world and everything... it's not as bad as I thought.

. . . [she wants to ask the question in return, but derp.]

It's nice here. I've enjoyed myself in this place.

"Enjoyed", is it? The past tense... isn't necessary, you know. I'm sure it'll be fine. Whatever it is.

... [The look of dismay on his old face seems to say otherwise, Remi. So he just looks away from the Pokegear.]

[She doesn't like that look, but somehow manages to keep a small smile on.]

I'm here if you need me. I hope you don't mind my saying so, since we've recently met. But... I really mean it.

... Thanks, Remi.

. . . There's no need to thank me. After all, you helped me when I needed it. I'm just sorry I can't do more.

Hhnn... That's all right. You don't have to do anymore.

Just in case you change your mind.

Hhhhm.

[just. this smile. forever.]

Just make sure you don't forget. I'll be upset if you do!

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