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were you born to resist or be abused

[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.]

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reichenbackup, open to all. <3 Paranoid Plisquid is paranoid.))

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They just have to get to know you.

Hey. It's not so bad. We've got each other, and we've been through some pretty crazy stuff out in the real world, too.

Any time you're wondering who you are, you can just ask me.

Yes...I suppose we'll be fine as long as we're together.

[Smirks] Alright, I'll humor you. Who am I, Hal?

You're Liquid Snake, Philanthropist and one-man army. And for me, you're James; tough, secretly sweet, and the best friend I could ever hope for. Not to mention the man I love.

[A smile crept across his face at that, though he took issue with one thing.]

...I am not 'sweet', secretly or openly.

[Hal sits closer to him, so he can lean his head on his shoulder.]

Yes you are.

...tch. [He wrapped one arm around Otacon's shoulders tightly]

I'm not yet sure...but I may have found a solution to our problem with my lifespan.

[Hal leans against his warm body, then his eyes fly open with excitement.]

You did?! [Happiness washes over his face.] James, that's great news! See, I told you you couldn't give up!

What did you find?

[Liquid wasn't sure if it was something to be so excited over, not just yet. After all, he'd seen Gray Fox's condition...but if Raiden did such a thing in the future, advancements must've been made somehow.]

Another Otacon gave me the idea. A few years in the future, there'll be some serious progress made in the field of cybernetics...perhaps that could help.

You mean turning into a cyborg?

[As strange and scary as that idea is, Hal can't deny it's KIND OF AWESOME.]

Something to that effect. I wouldn't dare go as far as Fox did, but...according to this other Otacon, recreating a human body could be possible.

A prosthetic body, like in Ghost in the Shell? I never thought that kind of technology could exist in the real world, but what happened to poor Grey Fox proves it...and also proves how horribly it can go wrong.

[He shivers and scoots closer to Liquid's warm, firm, human body.] I wouldn't be able to stand it if anything like that happened to you.

...According to that other Otacon and your sister, Raiden does something similar. I can only assume he kept far more control than Fox.

[Liquid pulled him close, hugging him tightly] I know, Hal...I won't allow such a thing to happen.

If he can do it and keep his mind...then there must be a way.

Would you be all right with that? Having a cyborg body?

[Hal hugs back hard. He may not be able to fight like Liquid can, but he's protective of his soldier.] I know.

[He smiles softly as he rests his head on his shoulder.] There's hope.

I'm willing to do whatever it takes. As long as you would still want me around.

[That felt nice. ...Not that he'd admit it. Nope, he's just gonna sit here and hug Otacon possessively.]

I don't know about hope, but you know I'll never give up no matter what.

[Otacon pokes him in the shoulder.] Of course I do. Jeez, Liquid. You know I'll always want you.

[Otacon lets go, though he keeps leaning on Liquid. Liquid is comfortable.]

[Just hearing that much of a possibility takes a weight off his shoulders. For a while there, it seemed like Liquid was going to give up. It scared him.]

That's what hope means.

Well, hope or stubbornness.

Hm. I suppose dating a cyborg would be a dream come true for you. [Smirk.]

[Liquid ran a hand through Otacon's hair with a smile.] I would call it stubbornness, myself.

A cyborg you? [He pretends to think.] That would be kind of hot.

Same thing. [He closes his eyes under the caress.] That feels nice.

Of course it would be. I'm amazing in any form.

That's the idea, Hal. [Hand slipping under Otacon's chin, Liquid tilted the engineer's face up slightly and kissed him.]

[laughs] Can't argue there.

[ Hal kisses back slowly, savoring what he has. James makes him feel loved and wanted like he never has been before. He buries his hand in his soft gold hair.]

Why argue with perfection?

[Now this was a nice change from the insanity this building had put him through. Otacon was warm and affectionate as usual, nothing Liquid would dare protest. No one else could or would ever get this close to him, and...]

[...and oh god, that hand in his hair felt nothing short of fantastic.]

So I guess that would make cyborg perfection, huh.

[Hal kisses Liquid's neck, and can't help combing his hand through it, feeling the silky strands slide through his fingers.] You have...really nice hair.

I suppose so.

_{...mmn, Hal}--So you've said before. Quite a few times.

As long as who you are stays intact, that's what matters.

[a little shyly] Though, I have to admit, I do like your body. A lot.

[That little noise makes something in Hal's stomach shiver very pleasantly. He kisses a trail to under Liquid's ear.]

Yes, I think you're right.

Really now? [smirking] We'll just have to make as few changes as possible, then.

Y--_{mm, don't stop}--yes, you are. But go on, I do so love flattery.

A personality like yours can outlast anything.

[Hal runs his hand down Liquid's shoulder and traces his tattoo] Would you keep this, as a robot?

OH RIGHT THIS THREAD

xD I do that all the time.

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