[That's because they do!]

[This Otacon was from the Tanker, but he didn't seem too phased by the sudden grayer apperance his friend had taken on. In fact, it only went on to intregue him.]

Uh... sorry. You look a little different to the Snake from my time. Not too different though. I was still able to recognize you.

[He tries for a smile, but it falters once he realizes there's something different about Snake's eyes. He really didn't look all that well.]

You doing okay, Snake?