fissionmailed | ...Am I Dreaming Again?

Huskies? Did you get some new ones here, Snake?

[Otacon walked up to him, somewhat of a content smile on his face.]

Hal! You're-

...You're a lot older than when I last saw you.

Heh. You're a lot younger yourself.

[It wasn't the Snake he was used to but he was glad to see him. Otacon hadn't run into his old friend here yet.]

Did you just get here?

Oh. Thanks. But the last time I saw you, you barely look like you were twenty for a college kid.

Just a few minutes ago. Met some really strange men. One had an eye patch.

A college kid? Huh. I guess our universes must be different. I never really attended college in mine. [It was more like he did a ton of online classes and graduated. Hal never stepped foot on either university grounds, except to pick up his diplomas.]

Ah. [He's going to conclude that that was Big Boss. Right. The dead were here.] Did any of them explain this place to you yet? It's... pretty different than where you were before I'm sure.

Huh. Really? Might be for the best. [Hal didn't exactly had the best of luck back home. It's like he got a target painted on his back or something.] Last I remember, he was obsessed with making a robot like a "Gundam"?

There was a really helpful doctor who helped clued me in, but...as to the man with the eye patch... He kept going on about poisonous hamsters and someplace called "strip clubs".

Really. Yeah. Maybe it is. [Maybe then his social skills would be a little better. Hal couldn't help but chuckle, hearing about his younger self.] Sounds like me alright. Too bad the legs on those things would make them next to impossible to actually make. They would be too top heavy.

A doctor? [He wondered who that could be, no one coming to mind.] What? Poisonous... hamsters? He was joking, right?

... You've never been to a strip club, Snake? [He thought Snake seemed the type; not like he hadn't been to a few himself but still.]

Well, pretty much you're stuck here for a while and no one has found a way to go back to wherever you were before yet. So, no one knows how we got here or how to leave, but everyone is just living here. Got me so far?

A Dr. Clark I believe. And yes. I think he was very serious. Kept ranting at me about them.

I don't think so. I think I remember Master Miller telling me it would be bad for my health (but I think I remember James threatening him in the background) at the time.

[Nods slowly.] I think so. It still really feels like a crazy dream. How have you been dealing with this?

Dr. Clark? [He had a feeling Snake had mentioned her before but he couldn't quite remember what their relation was. Dr. Emmerich made a mental note to ask him about that.] That's... strange. I can't believe anyone using hamsters to poison people. It's too insane.

I guess it could be bad for your health. [No; it didn't make sense to him at all. Unless Snake threw up when he saw naked women or something. Otacon really doubted that.]

James? Who is James? [Surely he didn't mean Liquid...]

Yeah. Tell me about it. [He adjusted his glasses.] I've mostly been staying in my room. The last effect room I went into wasn't pleasant... I had a two day hangover.

I think he said something about them being cute...

I guess. I think he's just being overprotective ever since my last attack.

[Blink] You don't know James? He's one of my twin brothers. Except he's a blond. The other one is George.
You'll probably recognize him if you meet him. Or if he's near me. For some reason, he keeps yelling "BRRROTHER" whenever he sees me. [He saying this with a straight face.]

...Heh. Sorry, but I remember the last time you-my Hal tried drinking. Let's just say he regretted it ever since. >:]

Cute and poisonous? That... doesn't make any sense at all. [Big Boss... What is up with him?]

Last attack?... Are you sick? [This was new news to him. Maybe it was caused by FOXDIE?]

I... do know him but I don't know any George. [This Otacon hadn't met Solidus yet.]

You - get along with your brother? [Weird!]

Sounds about right. The hangovers are always terrible when I drink. So, what were you doing before this? Were you on a mission? [Hal could tell Snake was young - but from when?]

Huh... Wait, if you know me, but you still ask me... Is (he feels strange for asking this) your "David" different from me?

I think I used to be pretty healthy when I was younger. But I guessed something happened and now I get a lot of headaches. If it gets really serious, I sometimes have an attack. I'm pretty used to it now though.
[Still not used to the nightmares though. That's what sleeping pills are for.]

*It's like a prototype version of FOXDIE. Not infectious though.*

Well, George does like to keep to himself. Maybe you know Jack?

...I think we get along? I mean, before I got sick, we used to beat the crap out of each other. Now, he sorta argues with me all the time and I mess (prank) him in response. I think Master Miller described him as "possessive" once. Weird.

Mission? As in the military? ...I wanted to join the military, but I couldn't because they couldn't risk my health. James is in the military in England though. So he and Master help keep myself fit.
As to your original question, I was making lunch.

... Yeah; Snake is a little different from you. The one I know is older and, uh, hairier. He has a full beard going now. [Among other differences.]

Oh; what kind of attacks do you have? Is it similar to an asthma attack? [Hal was worried about this new information.] Do you take pills to make them stop or do they just - stop?

Huh; I see. Jack? Uh... Nope. Don't know him either. Who's that? [Arriving here from 2007, he didn't know Raiden just yet.]

Heh. It's weird to hear you say that. The Liquid of my former world didn't get along with Snake at all. [And he was dead and gone. Or so Otacon thought.] Oh! You told me about Master Miller before. He's training you, right?

[But then David said he's not in the military.] Wait. So, Master Miller is like your caretaker then? And you live with your brother? [Emmerich had heard of different universes. This was definitely one of them.]

Are you still hungry now? We could probably just go get food if you want. [He was hungry, too, now that he thought about it.]

Older?

Um, it's usually headaches whenever I get overly excited, but if it gets too much, a heart attack. (Blunt Snake is Blunt.)

Jack's the kid George is taking care of. You might meet him one day. ...He sparkles.

Strange. And yes, he is. He's the one who took us in when we were in the orphanage.

...Um, Can you actually cook? [This Snake remembers it all too clearly the last time Hal cooked.]
...Maybe I should cook instead.

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Yup. The Snake I know is 35. You're... what? In your twenties?

That's... not good. Are you taking pills for it or something? [He made a mental note to never let this David get too stressed out.]

[The man nodded.] Maybe. If he's here. ... He sparkles? You're kidding, right? [Hal was skeptical of this.]

Huh. I wonder if he's here... Mostly everyone seems to have a connection to you in some way or another. Maybe the Nexus just likes bringing in people you know or something. [He ended jokingly.]

Hey! I can cook... some stuff. [He rubbed the back of his head.] B-But maybe you should cook instead. I think the nearest kitchen is... this way.

[And his feet led him down the hall, expecting his friend to follow.]

Hmm. I'm 24 this year. What about you? My Hal's like 18.

Oh. I don't worry about that too much. Master Miller's training taught me how to stay calm. Most of the time. The only pills I take are for sleeping.

Nope. Dead serious. I thought someone dumped some sparkles on him or something. Cute kid though. Can hardly tell if he's a boy or not sometimes.

Really? I'm not quite sure how I should feel about this...
...Come to think if it, if it did, what about enemies? People to avoid?
(All snakes are paranoid. Even the young ones.)

Uh huh. (Is remembering the past right now.)

(Is following now.)

I'm actually 27. Heh. Feels weird that I'm the older one now.

Okay... If you say so. [He's going to worry anyway though.] Is there anything I should do in case you're not calm?

That's really strange... [Emmerich chuckled.] So he's a bishonen then? [Hal wondered if Snake would get that joke.]

[He nodded.] Yeah. Everyone I've met so far I can relate directly to you.

Uh... I'm not sure who's here but I would be careful around a guy named Psych o Mantis and versions of your brother. I think most versions wouldn't be friendly towards you.

[Otacon led him into a kitchen.] So, what are you thinking of cooking?

That is weird... [Still felt the urge to ruffle his hair though...]

Well... It really depends on the situation really. It could be just a mood thing or something I should go to the hospital for.

Bi-shun-nan? [I think Hal said that's a...gender confused boy?] Maybe?

?

I don't think I ever met this "Psycho Mantis" before, but why my brothers?

I'm not picky. Do you still like Asian themed foods? [Maybe he could make some pork dumplings... Or maybe a Okonomiyaki or Korean version of it instead...]

If I remember correctly, there's a big hospital on the 11th floor so you should probably go there if you're really in trouble. Oh, David, do you have CODEC?

Bishonen means 'pretty boy' in Japanese. So if you can't tell he's a boy sometimes, then he's pretty, right?

I haven't met a lot of people but... I've met your brother, that Psycho Mantis guy - you, uh, ran into him a few years back in my world - two other versions of myself, and some girl named Sunny. Apparently we know her in our future but I wasn't sure if she was telling the truth or not... I guess I could relate all of them to myself, too, now that I think about it. [He rubbed his chin. Hm...]

Well... Don't get too shocked or anything but you and him weren't on good terms in my reality. Actually, he was trying to kill you.

Heh. That's like asking me if I like programming. Of course I like Asian food! What are you thinking of making? [Otacon was metaphorically drooling already.]

What's a CODEC? Is it some sort of radio? I kept asking someone earlier but he didn't elaborate.

Huh. I thought all kids are like that until they hit puberty...

[Blink] Two more versions of yourself?

...Are you talking about James? I don't remember doing anything that might make him want to kill me. ...Unless it's helping George put brown hair dye in his conditioner. >:]

[Opens the fridge. Is very surprised to see it crammed full of food.] I could make some port dumplings. Did you ever ate a Korean Pancake before? It has a lot of seafood.

Yup. CODEC stands for Codifying Satellite Communication System. It's like a radio but better and more secure. And you can transfer a lot more information than just audio if you want. Want me to make one for you? [It would give him something to do.]

Uh, heh. Some are? I have no idea on that one. [He never thought he was pretty or attractive even, pre or post puberty. Maybe Otacon was an exception.]

[Emmerich nodded.] Oh. I forgot to tell you about that! Alternates of the same person exist here. So, you'll probably run into other versions of me and yourself at some point. It takes some getting used to.

Y-Yeah. I'm talking about him. [He rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.] Well... Do you know anything about your dad? [This might take a while to explain.]

Nope. Never had that before. [Hal was practically drooling.] Either sounds great to me though.

Sure. Thanks. :)

...How does anybody keep track of everyone then?

Actually...I just met him a few days ago. And an alternate of himself. I think he gets more paranoid throughout the years or something. [boxes and lemons...]

Great. I'll make both. You're still too thin. [Starts preparing the food.]

No problem. I'll give it to you next time I see you.

I'm guessing everyone comes from different points in time so you kinda have to just identify people by age. Or just spot subtle differences between duplicates of the same person. That's how I plan on doing it. [Otacon was just going to play it by ear.]

Ah. I see. Well, you do know that you're a clone of him, right? [Hopefully... Or this might be a big bombshell.]

... Too thin? [Otacon nosily hung nearby.] And I thought I looked good like this.

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