As I promised...

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[It's days like today that Solidus hates the Nexus.

As if he needed any more reminders that this was the anniversary of the day he dies - and the anniversary of last year in which he had a pressing date with a deranged version of Cyborg Raiden that resulted in him being nailed to a wall. That had been fun. Not. And of course, CODEC is not easily disabled. He didn't have the option.

He's hardly surprised that people tried to take over this place - he's tempted to do it just to ban Roses from using CODEC on April 29th.

...or April 30th.

In fact, ban April. It doesn't exist. Rewrite the calendar.

Stupid Nexus.

And of course Snake was missing.

This is why Solidus can be found carrying a small bag of provisions in one snake arm and a box in the other. He's planning to hole up in his room and ride the day out. Have a little "Fuck this Nexus" party in his room.

And you're not invited.]

Comments

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

That would certainly be nothing new, brother.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

Heh. In this case, I'd almost sooner it played a different prank.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

Not bloody likely, I'm sure.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

I have to agree. This place seems to enjoy tormenting us.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

I learned at least that much quite a long time ago.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

Obviously. It seems to enjoy tormenting you more than I- it's been relatively peaceful here for a few months.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

....I...should be happy about that, shouldn't I? But after all I've said, I still can't quite seem to get used to a life without combat.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

Then find someone to fight. There are monsters here that wear human faces, after all.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

I don't want to risk putting my family in danger just because I'm looking for a fight.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

Then don't put them in danger. Pretend to be a different older Liquid, or fight someone who doesn't know you have a family.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

...A different older Liquid.

[Teasing little brother time~] Brother, I wonder sometimes if you even hear yourself talk.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

Well- there are other Liquids that survived Shadow Moses! I simply thought a master of disguise such as yourself wouldn't have a problem with that.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

And yet I'm certain I'm the only Liquid in the building to live to forty-three.

Not to mention the other surviving alternates all seem more than a little insane. I'd prefer to not associate myself with them.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[He had to laugh at that.] I meant... pretend to be a new one. But as you wish.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

Heh. That would be far too much trouble.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

Well, you can spar with me any time you want. Who knows? Perhaps more of your enemies will turn up here.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

...brother, let's not hope for that. The worst I've faced are both already here, and the last I need are FOXHOUND--or fate forbid, my world's version of you running about here.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

He can't be much worse than I am. And hey, you were the one wanting someone to fight.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

You're implying you aren't so troublesome?

[Smiiiiile~]

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

Well, I do try. [He grinned back.] If I'm not, I'm not doing my job as your little brother.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

If it's any consolation, you drive me mental on a regular basis.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

Then I'm doing my job just fine. [Smug.]

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

Heh.

[Have a light poke to the forehead.]

So where are you heading with all this?

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

Oh, just to my room. I thought I'd avoid the worst of the day. Bad things seem to happen to me on this day if last year is any indication.

[worlds-serpent.livejournal.com]

It would seem so.

[Beat.]

If that's the case, I think I'll be this year's unfortunate incident.

[You gonna get bothered, Solidus.]