[Snake smirks just a little and steps into a stance instead of answering he question. Sorry Meryl, he's not actually too concerned. She's a good soldier but fresh out of Shadow Moses, she's still plenty green. And he knows exactly how much.]

[He raises his hands just in time to deflect the blow and dart forward, catching her wrists and then trapping her against him in a firm hold. He doesn't have to lean down much to speak straight into her ear.]

I know you can do better than that. You're letting your emotions get the better of you.