Come now, Frank. You'll make me blush.

[He chuckled, but understood that it was Fox's way of expression his gratitude for working under Big Boss. He gently eased the bandanna around Fox's head once more, carefully adjusting his hair into place.]

We are equals, Frank. I won't use you to simply let you die. I expect you to excel and become stronger than myself.

Whatever task I set, you will accomplish.