So.. I guess we should have that talk..

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[Sometime after this...]

[A Snake and an Otacon find a place to talk. Because boy do the need to. Snake sits down on a couch then glances to Otacon.]

for inb4guilt (edit! and headnspine)

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[inb4guilt.livejournal.com]

But Raiden- Jack. This isn't a competition! And I know what you're saying, but.. it's not something that's just going to be solved by one of us going away.

[He obviously doesn't know what's running through Snake's head, so he sits down next to him and rubs his back]

Take it easy. It's just.. a complicated thing, that's all.

[headnspine.livejournal.com]

*turns his back, unable to keep a neutral face anymore* *squeezes his eyes closed, trying to breathe normally*

*unable to keep his voice from shaking* Well- there's nothing else to do. I can't think of anything else. I'm sick of trying.

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[Snake is officially tired of talking and reasoning and... talking.]

[He pats Otacon's knee once before getting up.]

Stop trying.

[He grabs Raiden's shoulders and turns him back around. Like it or not, Snake moves in to kiss him deeply. It seems like the only rational thing to do.]

[headnspine.livejournal.com]

*staggers a little, but doesn't move away* *in fact, kisses him back almost desperately, reaching up to grasp his face in metal fingers*

[inb4guilt.livejournal.com]

[Takes this as a good time to bow out gracefully, such as it is]

[Slowly stands, trying not to draw attention to himself, and heads for the door]

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[He really really wants to continue this kiss but he senses movement.]

[He reluctantly pulls away from it to turn his head.]

Hal. You don't need to leave.

[He reaches out a hand to him.]

[inb4guilt.livejournal.com]

[Takes his hand, but doesn't move closer]

I don't need to, Dave.

I have to.

Go ahead, Dave. [Motions towards Jack] Don't leave him waiting any more for you.

I'll be fine.
[He's smiling, but it's probably the biggest lie he's ever told anyone, especially himself]

[Pulls his hand slowly away, and turns, leaving]

[headnspine.livejournal.com]

*stares after him, then looks down to the floor, a pensive look on his face*

...David. I-

I need to ask you something.

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[Snake does not seem willing to let go of Otacon's hand. If he really wants to leave, he'll really have to pull his hand away.]

[He gives Otacon a look that says he knows he lying. But he doesn't do anything else to stop him...not right now anyway.]

[His attention is back on Raiden shortly after. His expression changes into a faintly frightened look.]

Jack..?

[He leans in closer to him.] What is it...?

[headnspine.livejournal.com]

*hesitates suddenly, glancing after Otacon, then looks back up at him, setting the part of helmet that mocks a jaw hard*

You want to be with us both. Right?

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

...yeah.

[frowns slightly]

Doubt I'll get it that way though.

[He glances downward and contemplates giving up on relationships again. That worked out great last time.]

[headnspine.livejournal.com]

*looks down too, for a moment, as though he can't believe he's saying this*

Does that mean you're willing to share, too?

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[Dense Snake has caught some of the confused. He think he knows what's being suggested but he has no idea for sure.]

Uh... that is the implication, yes.

[headnspine.livejournal.com]

*crosses his arms*

That's the implication, yes. *looks more than a little tense* But is that the truth? Are you willing to share Otacon? Or me?

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[Snake does have to pause for a second to think about that.]

[He runs a few scenarios through his head. The likely ones he would be sharing with.]






[There's an intake of breath then he nods.]

Yes. I would.

[headnspine.livejournal.com]

*one sharp nod*

*lifts a hand and lays it briefly against Snake's chest*

I'm not going to make you a promise. But... give me some time. With him.

[legendarysolid.livejournal.com]

[He nods slowly, glancing down to his hand on his chest. He brings his own hand up over it and squeezes.. regardless if he can feel it or not.]

Alright...

[He slowly steps away. He glances between them for a second then moves to the door.] You... know where to find me.

[inb4guilt.livejournal.com]

[For his part, Otacon had been sitting outside the door on the ground. He ran a hand through his hair and sighed]

jeez.. what a mess, huh?

[He hadn't heard any of the conversation between Jack and David, and he didn't want to pry, but- well, no matter what, Hal was always going to be his friend. Their friend.]

?

[Looks up] Huh...?