Some cats like water

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Living an honest lifestyle had its downfalls, this old Ocelot was starting to see. Having lied his way through the majority of his life was comfortable enough for him, but now that he had jeprodized two important relationships from being honest and truthful, he was finding it incredibly hard to see the hype. At least when he worked as a triple agent, he managed to gain trust easier and almost always got his way. It was easier to lie. He never imagined that being truthful and not hiding the past would be painful.

Rather than looking for someone to fight to rid the flurry of emotions inside, Ocelot had made his way out into the cruise room. He was standing on the deck of his boat, hands braced on the railings. Being out in the open with the sea wind wipping about his hair made him forget momentarily just how alone he felt in this world.

However, part of him knows that he won't be alone for very long. Entering a room like this usually attracted attention, so he has set up a buffet on the lower deck, along with a bar for cocktails and some lawn chairs were sprawled out should any female company decide to get a tan under the sun.]

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[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[Of course John is there. Just like Adam has been in the past, Big Boss always seems to be around the corner right on his tail as if he was tracking him. One of his hands is in his coat pocket while the other, his right, holds a flower; a single white rose.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

I know you're there, John.

[He doesn't turn around just yet.]

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[His footsteps get progressively louder as he walks across the deck approaching Adam.]

Out to enjoy a day on the sea?

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Which only makes Adam tense.]

Yes.

[He arches a brow, glancing over his shoulder.] What is it you want?

[The fight had disappeared from his voice. He sounded tired.]

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

...

[He takes a step closer to him and offers Adam the rose. John cut away the thorns. Even if the man rejects his closeness, he hopes that the symbolism of the flower will get through to him.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

.....

[Adam's eyes lower to the rose. He takes it between his fingers, furrowing his brow.]

_Why?

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

As a token of my sincerity and humility and to show my gratefulness to have you as my friend.

...

[Old John places his gloved hands back behind his back.]

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[Solidus has been looking for him since his talks with the older Liquid and father last night. At last it seems he's found him. He clears his throat to get the man's attention. George knows he looks like hell right now - he hasn't slept and he's still overcoming the after-effects of the alcohol - but he wants to talk to him anyway]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Adam clutched the railing of the boat when he heard Solidus cough. He turned very briefly to acknowledge him.]

I wasn't expecting to see you.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

I was looking for you.

[Walking over to him, he stands beside him, looking thoughtful.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

I see.

[He can't bring himself to look at George.]

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[If he had looked, he might have noticed that George seems a lot calmer than he did the last time Adam saw him. It appears he's made a decision, for better or worse. He lifts a hand to grasp Adam's shoulder firmly and leans over to whisper in his ear.]

I can forgive you.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Adam glances down at that hand, and reluctantly turns his head at an angle to meet George's gaze. His own expression remains stoic and controlled.]

How? I used you.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

I spent the best part of last night in a depressed haze. Father and Liquid helped bring me out of it.

[He sighs, running a hand through his hair, which is a little messier than normal.]

It's hard to think about. The fact that you're one of the people I've been fighting against is hard to get my head around as well. But the fact remains that you're important to me. And what happened outside of this place doesn't matter. Father's right about that, even if he's a hypocrite who won't forgive himself.

[His eyes never leave Adam's. They're open and honest, albeit rather tired. The encounter with evil Raiden didn't help with that, much. He's a little in pain and he really should be trying to get some sleep, but he can't, somehow. He needed to talk to Adam too much.]

Liquid told me that we have to just live out the time we have left as best we can. He's right. None of us are saints, and I knew full well when I got into this that there were things you'd done that you thought were too bad for me to handle.

I know you had your reasons. I'm willing to hear your side of things, if you want to tell me. If you don't, that's fine too. Just know that I want to work through this. I'm willing to try, if you are as well.

[That little speech left him a little drained, so he falls silent.]

[hugedamnship.livejournal.com]

[Sup bby, it's nice to have you on my deck if you know what I mean]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Fuck yes. Ocelot/Ship OTL.]

[tinysinner.livejournal.com]

[After being tossed in the de-aging room by Volgin and Old Snake, this young Big Boss has been allowed to wander around on his own for some reason and is taking advantage of that opportunity to explore rooms. When he finds this ship, he strolls across the deck, looking around in awe.]

Woah...

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Ocelot turns on his heel to greet the young boy. He pushes aside his negative emotions for the time being.]

Are you lost?

[tinysinner.livejournal.com]

[He turns quickly to face the man addressing him, not having immediately realized someone else was there.]

...No, I'm just looking around.

[John thinks this guy looks pretty cool, for an old man.] Who are you?

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[He gestured.]

Revolver Ocelot. Keep your paws off the alcohol and you are welcome to stay here.

[He turned his back again and leaned casually on the railing of the boat.]

[tinysinner.livejournal.com]

Ocelot? Two Snakes? Everyone has weird names around here!

[Now that you mentioned alcohol, he's looking around to see it even if he doesn't actually want to have any.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

Feh. You must have heard of codenames. 'Ocelot' is not my true name.

[It's all stowed away in the bar.]

[tinysinner.livejournal.com]

[He eventually comes across the bar and takes a look around at the various drinks.]

Yeah I've heard of them, but no one's ever bothered giving someone like me code names instead of real names before.

[Does that make him a threat or something?] You must do some really secret stuff if you can't even tell a kid your real name!

[i-eat-swimmers.livejournal.com]

[There's a shark on the deck.]

[Why the hell is there a shark on the deck.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

........