Happy Birthday to you~

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Not only was it New Years Eve in the Nexus, but it was also a certain someone's birthday. Ocelot had spent his time preparing for the event on the rooftops for a few days now and he was finally happy with the end result.]

[Green balloons were wrapped around the railings, and there was a huge buffet table set out, along with the grill to cook the various assortment of meat (yes, that included snakes and treefrogs for any of the younger versions of Big Boss around). He had a little help from a particular individual to hunt down said species, but it was worth it in the end.]

[If snake-meat wasn't to your liking, there also happened to be a various selection of 'party' food, too. Potato chips, sausages, cupcakes, cheese, crackers, anything and everything to suit the tastes of all individuals. There was a cooler for beer, but also some fizzy cola out for any of the younger kids that decide to come by.]

[Ocelot had even decided to put up a banner congratulating the birthdate of Big Boss, and demanded people who turned up to bring presents, or food.]

[Of course, in the center of the table was a massive cake for the lucky birthday boys.]


_{((ooc: Any Big Boss that celebrates their birthday today, this is for you. 8D))}

Comments

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

I'm happy here with you.

[Yeah, Papa knows his Son is hurting. He's not about to leave him all alone.]

I won't go back unless you come with me.

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

[He smirks a bit, masking his pain by using a bad joke.]

Heh. That's not what I meant. You're not exactly the type I can bring home with me tonight.

[He shifts.] I'm not exactly the best person for company right now.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[He turns to his Son and reaches up his warm hand to cup his face and lift his head a bit.]

_{You are wonderful company. You're you.}

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

[His expression drops, throat tightening just slightly.]

_{Please. Don't.}

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[He removes his hand from his face.]

Stay by my side. I will do my best to keep the darkness at bay.

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

It's not up to you to make promises like that.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

I have to try. I owe it to you. I owe you...so much.

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

I appreciate it. But I can't.

[He takes a step back.]

I need to get over this alone.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

<sub>If you need my help, ask me anytime.

Understand?</sub>

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

[Snake nods obediantly.]

I will. Thanks.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

...

[He wants to help his Son so much. The guilt he feels for not being a true Father all of David's life is really taking it's toll on his heart right now, but...he practices what he preaches and he will let Dave go.]

Remember. If you need me- [And with that he slowly wanders off down the hall.]

[snakehermit.livejournal.com]

I'll come to you first. Promise.

[Snake also turns and heads off to his cabin to retire for the night.]