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[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

[Meryl has found her way to the roof after watching her husband and ex-boyfriend fighting like a couple of idiots. She's now sitting on a bench cleaning her Desert Eagle, enjoying the fresh air, every once in a while looking up to stare out into the vast nothingness. Being outside has calmed her down quite a bit, and she isn't quite as pissed off as she was over the whole incident.]

((Open to all. Care to bug her?))

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WISE OLD MAN TIEM

[oldbox.livejournal.com]

[Had come out here to sneak a smoke (just for old times sake) when he spots Meryl. Unfortunately he can't bring him self to smoke around people anymore so instead he just sits down next to her.]

Yo.

Re: WISE OLD MAN TIEM

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

[Replys without looking up.] Hey, Snake. How's your hip?

[oldbox.livejournal.com]

It's doing, I can walk but I'm not going to attempt anything...complicated any time soon.

How about yourself?

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

That's good. At least I know you won't be trying to get into a fight with my husband anytime soon.

I'm doing... fine. Better than I had been anyway.

[oldbox.livejournal.com]

Well that'd be a wasted effort- err...no offense.

What the hell happened, anyway?

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

None taken.

[Sighs.] Johnny and one of the other yous decided they wanted to fight each other, for whatever reason. I guess Johnny thought the other Snake was a threat and the other Snake was just looking for a fight. I let it go at first, but when I tried to stop them they wouldn't quit.

Whatever. Hopefully they don't do too much damage.

[dontshootplz.livejournal.com]

* Wanders out onto the roof and spots Meryl aggressively cleaning her gun. By this point, he knows the body language of "angry Meryl" well enough to realize she's upset. He hesitates for a moment; he feels a bit uncomfortable approaching her when it's clear that his doppleganger is the one she's chosen to stick by, but what the hell. He can't just sit here and do nothing. He slowly approaches her from the side.*

Hey, you look kinda upset. Are you okay?

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

[Continues cleaning her gun for a few moments before looking up at him. She's ready to go off when she realizes it's the other Johnny.] I'm fine.

But, Johnny, if you ever feel the need to get in a fight for no reason. Don't. That's an order.

[Goes back to cleaning her gun.] You can sit down if you want.

[dontshootplz.livejournal.com]

*He looks a little surprised. Johnny is all about the not-being-shot/punched/kicked/stripped naked aspects of his life. But if she says so...*

Anything for you commander.

*He sits down a couple feet from her, fidgeting awkwardly.*

I take it this is something "I" did?

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

[Smiles.] Don't call me commander. I thought I told you that?

Yes. Well, the other you. Decided he wanted to get into a fight with Snake like a moron.

[Notices the fidgeting and frowns.] What's wrong?

[dontshootplz.livejournal.com]

*smiles* Still getting used to this place, sorry.

The other me sounds like he's getting a little cocky. Did he forget what happened the last time we fought a Snake? And he was all old and stuff then.

*sighs* Just afraid of hearing what I expected. Finding out I finally got a chance with you was a surprise enough. I just don't want to think about the potential of bungling it before it goes anywhere.

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

It's okay. Just don't let it happen again.

I don't know what the deal is. He just seems to get extremely... jealous or something. He has no reason to. I love him. I love you. Nobody else, even Snake, is going to get in the way of that.

Don't worry about it. And you have more than a chance with me. I told you, we're already married in my time. [Smiles, and puts a hand on his shoulder.]

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[He's been keeping his distance since that incident in the cupid room. Being that, he has no idea what happened with Johnny and the other Snake. He actually came up here because he heard some rumors about both a roof and garden.]

[An awkward moment when he sees Meryl.]

hn... hey.

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

[Looks up and instantly notices which Snake it is. Despite knowing it was just the effects of the room, she still feels incredibly guilty over what happened with him.]

Uh, hey. [Looks back down.]

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[Likewise feels guilty over that incident. He rubs the back of his neck, he guesses he better talk to her sooner or later.]

I heard a couple Johnnies showed up. They're the ones you were looking for?

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

[Tries not to think about what happened, but, even though it doesn't bother her with any of the other Snakes, she still can't bring herself to look at him while speaking. Especially while talking about Johnny.]

Yes. I've spoke with them both. I'm glad they're here. Even if one of them is being a moron right now....

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[Good then she shouldn't notice him avoiding eye-contact either.]

[He makes a faintly amused sound] When is he not...?

Something happen?

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

[Smiles a little.]

He got into a fight with one of the other Snakes over nothing.

[nanoless.livejournal.com]

[He's skulking around at the door, nursing a couple of bruises.]

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

[Notices he's there, but ignores him for a while, continuing to clean her Desert Eagle.]

[After a while speaks without looking at him.] You alright?

[nanoless.livejournal.com]

Y-yeah. [He sounds sheepish.] I'm okay. Nothing a little ice won't fix.

...Sorry, Meryl. I'm stupid, I know.

[ratpt01-meryl.livejournal.com]

Good.

Yes, you are. What the hell made you feel the need to do that anyway?

[nanoless.livejournal.com]

[Johnny crosses his arms over his vest and scuffs a foot at the ground, not looking at her.]

It was- He-

[He sighs and scratches at the back of his neck.] I know he's some big shot agent and all, but... he was just writing me off, y'know? And maybe he's got the right, but... that guy's not like the other Snakes. All... cocky.

Just 'cause I'm not as good as him doesn't mean he's gotta rub it in. [He laughs a little, looking apologetic.] Got in over my head.

[notsostealthy.livejournal.com]

[He spies Meryl on the roof. He watches for a minute, debating if he should say something or not. He stands at the entrance to the roof, indecisive.]

[notsostealthy.livejournal.com]

[After a few minutes he decides not to bother her.]

[Slips away quietly.]