[Distraction Technique]

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

[Snake is lurking around the first floor of the Nexus, which is a rather common place for him to be. His gait has slowed down more than usual due to the fact that he's currently rifling around in his cargo pockets in search of his lighter. His teeth sink into the wrappings of his cigar as his frustration begins to mount.]

Where the Hell is it-?

[He could have sworn that he had it on him. Perhaps it's slipped down to the very bottom of one of his full pockets. He stops walking for the time being so that he can concentrate better on his search.]

((ooc: There's a chance that Big Boss could use a light.))

Comments

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

...

[He knows that tone and immediately sighs upon hearing it.]

What conversation, when?

...I don't recall.

[moviemadmedic.livejournal.com]

The one about how cigarettes are bad for you. Snake, do you know how many carcinogens can be found in nicotine? There's over 43 in the smoke alone! You know what that means, right? Carcinogens cause lung cancer, Snake. If you don't stop smoking, you're going to give it to yourself.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

But this is a cigar.

[Yes, he's going to try to play the technical card.]

[moviemadmedic.livejournal.com]

[Gah, Snake... So stubborn. But she's stubborn too. She rests her hands on her hips and stares at him sternly.]

That doesn't make any difference! It might be even worse. Cigarettes are dangerous, Snake.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

"Worse"? How could it be worse. These are hand rolled and made with real tobacco...

[He's not buying it. Cigarettes....maybe but cigars?]

[moviemadmedic.livejournal.com]

Of course it could be worse. Tobacco contains a lot of carcinogens in itself, so cigars could be even more dangerous. Don't you pay any attention to scientific developments? Smoking in general has been proven without a doubt to be dangerous to your health.

[Hopeless. She sighs.]

There's no real difference between cigars and cigarettes anyway.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

Well, that's too bad. There's few things that I get to enjoy in my life and this is one of them. I like smoking and I'm not about to give up.

[Of course, it would help his enjoyment is he had a damn match.]

[moviemadmedic.livejournal.com]

And I'm not going to give up lecturing you. Can't you... find something else to enjoy?

[For which she is very glad.]

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

Hrrn. I don't see what the big deal is. I know I live to be 80.

[He's sure he has a point, there.]

[moviemadmedic.livejournal.com]

That doesn't mean anything! Maybe at some point you gave them up and that might be why you live so long. And even if that's not the case, you could still get sick from it. And the smoke harm others too, you know. Not to mention it stinks. It's not a very pleasant habit even without the risk of death.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

My cigars smell delectable.

[Of course that's his opinion.]

Have you ever tried one?

[moviemadmedic.livejournal.com]

No, Snake. They really don't. And of course I haven't! Haven't you listened to a word I said? They're really bad for you.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

You just don't know what's good.

[He's going to stand by that.]

Fine. If it will stop your little tirade, I won't smoke it now or around you.

[moviemadmedic.livejournal.com]

Of course I know what's good. Cigarettes are not good.

[-? Her face brightens a little.]

Well I guess that's something, at least. Thanks, Snake.

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

I'll just go have some Bourbon instead.

[Here's a habit that won't effect her much. The best part? No secondhand smoke.]

[moviemadmedic.livejournal.com]

... [Sigh.] Well, if you must. Just don't drink too much, ok? I've seen too much of drunken men. Especially that time the Major tried to get naked...

[snakenbake.livejournal.com]

What was that last part?

[He quirks a brow at that one.]

[moviemadmedic.livejournal.com]

Ah, let's just say that we don't let Major Zero drink too much at Christmas parties any more.