were you born to resist or be abused

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

[The only thing more legendary than Liquid's ego or his reputation was his paranoia. It had only gotten worse since the FOXHOUND betrayal at Shadow Moses. Since that--or perhaps because of it--he had developed a near sixth sense for trouble brewing.]

[The operative in the SEAL uniform didn't know exactly what was going on, but all was not well in this insane little building.]

[...and somehow, he actually found that rather exciting. He was a bit lost without something to do for Philanthropy, after all. Regardless, if something was going to happen they would need to be prepared.]

[Liquid was sitting in the library, flipping idly through a copy of Titus Andronicus.The soldier debated over whether to call Otacon now or wait until he could have some evidence with these suspicions. Acting on vague impulse had gotten him into trouble far too many times in the past.]

((ooc: Looking for reichenbackup, open to all. <3 Paranoid Plisquid is paranoid.))

Comments

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

Somehow I doubt it. Something feels off.

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

[Liquid rested one arm on the desk he was sitting at, leaning his head on his hand.]

...I should get in touch with Otacon soon. Whatever's going on, we may need to mobilize Philanthropy against it.

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

[It's obvious she didn't even think before she said] I'll help.

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

Absolutely not. It'll likely be dangerous, and Otacon will murder me if you get so much as a scratch.

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

Damn it, Liquid!

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

I won't risk you getting hurt.

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

I could get hurt anywhere.

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

And it's far less likely if you stay out of this.

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

I'm an adult, James!

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

[Snaps] You're a bloody civilian, Emma! Silverburgh was a god damned soldier--and I certainly couldn't protect her--so shut the hell up and stay out of it!

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

... whatever. You and Hal both, trying to control my fucking life so I can't even fucking do tech support. [She starts to leave]

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

Damn it, imbecile, would you listen to me?! [He got up and followed Emma, grabbing her arm to stop her]

I will not be responsible for involving anyone that doesn't need to be involved. Not again.

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

And I just can't sit on the sidelines! I fucking hate having people tell me I can't do something I am perfectly capable of doing!

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

For the love of--damn it, Emma, you're one of the only friends I have, and I refuse to let anyone hurt you!

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

... [She still looks pissed] Fine.

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

. . .

[He sighed, running a hand through his hair.]

If you see my Otacon around, talk to him about it. If you can convince him to let you help...then I won't argue with his decision.

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

Ugh. You know I won't be able to do that.

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

What, can't handle a little challenge?

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

Been trying to do that for the last few years, Liquid.

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

[He smirked slightly, crossing his arms.]

...I'll think about it. But I want you and Hal out of the line of fire. If either of you get hurt, I'll make you regret it.

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

... fine. You better be okay.

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

I'll be perfectly fine, Emma.

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

Again, you better be, or else.

[liquidouroboros.livejournal.com]

You underestimate me. It would take nothing short of a nuclear explosion to kill me.

[be-safe-hal.livejournal.com]

Look, am I allowed to give my "Come back safely" speech in peace or are you going to keep saying smartassed comments?