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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[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

...I'm not leaving you, Adam. Not even over this.

[He whispers the words into Adam's ear, softly.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

.....

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

_What?

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

...

Unless... you want me... to go?

[He sounds hesitant.]

I don't want to lose you.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[His grip tightened on George.]

_{I don't want you to go. I simply am finding it hard to believe that anyone would willingly want to remain by my side.}

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[His own arms tightened possessively around Ocelot.]

It may be hard to believe, but I don't want to go. I enjoy being with you.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

_{As I enjoy being with you. I would not have exploited my past to you if I didn't.}

[He sighed out a moan of relief, his fingers curling tightly into the fabric of George's shirt.]

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[He presses another soft kiss to Adam's head, relieved to hear that.]

I told you I wanted to work through this. I wasn't lying. You are important to me.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[He loves how that feels. His own hands coaxed up along George's shoulders, massaging slowly.]

_{And you are important to me. We will try and make this work.}

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[He gives a contented sigh at the feel of that. His body is still aching from when Raiden slammed him into the wall earlier, but he ignores that in favour of lifting a hand to entangle loosely in Adam's hair. His fingers lightly stroke at the base of Adam's head.]

You don't know how glad I am to hear that.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Like the cat he is, Ocelot stretches up into that hand stroking him. He purrs low in his throat, a rare softness appearing in his face. His old fingers drifted down to cup George's face as he cradled him in the palm of his hands. His thumbs caressed his cheekbones.]

_{Oh George... You look like Hell. What were you doing last night?}

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[He looks embarassed, realising how obvious it is that he's not quite up to scratch right now.]

...ah. Things just got a little much, that's all. After what happened with us I thought I could work through it myself but then Solid called and it turned out one of the Liquids had been murdered - the sane one. We got into an argument and he pulled his gun on me, so I left. I ended up drinking a little and got attacked by a psychotic version of Jack. I had to call Vamp to help me out or else you would have been talking to my ghost right now. And it's probably obvious I haven't slept.

[He feels rather humiliated. How stupid he'd been to put himself in that vulnerable state...]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Ocelot was silenced.]

_{All in one evening? That is incredibly bad timing.}

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

It hasn't been the best of nights, I will agree.

[His hand idly strokes through Ocelot's hair, soothingly.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

Jack and David, hm? I'm assuming they are from different worlds to our own.

Do you require any assistance? I would be willing to give them something to think about.

[He certainly wouldn't mind putting one of them through interogation again.]

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

I don't know what world David is from, but it's similar, if not the same, as the one I came from. He's old, and he's a little tetchy lately. He tried to befriend me but now he's decided he doesn't trust me because he found out about Shadow Moses and because I refused to make Vamp my enemy.

[He sounds a little bitter about that.]

That version of Jack is definitely not from our world. He's completely psychotic. One of the cyborg ones. He apparently hadn't been here long; he thought I was dead and when he realised I wasn't he tried to make it a reality.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

Hm... That doesn't sound like something David would do. Especially at a more graceful age.

[He soothingly continues to rub his palm along George's shoulder and around to the back of his neck, squeezing the tense area.]

Little bastard. He will go through me before I will allow him to get to you.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

He kept calling me a coward. Jack, I mean. He was threatening me while I was unarmed and vulnerable, yet he called me a coward.

[He rubs his throat, where the metal boot had been cutting off his air supply. Adam's hand is making him relax even more.]

I don't know what to do about David. He's driving me mad.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

You aren't a coward. He sounds as though he has... issues that he needs to work through.

[He can see a small mark there on his neck. He frowned slowly, inspecting it with his thumb.]

I can speak to him if you wish.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't even know there is a mark, but he hisses slightly at the touch.]

Sorry. My throat's a little sensitive right now. He tried to cut off my breathing with his foot.

[The last part makes him frown.] I don't think that's a good idea. I'll wait for him to cool off then give him a call.

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[He feels around the area for any signs of bruising.]

Don't even think about apologizing. Everything looks fine from here.

[A smirk appears on his face.] Oh~ But I love handling a feisty Snake. I happen to be excelent at taming them.

The option is there should you decide to take me up on the offer.

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

[He tries not to react to it. His throat is definitely rather sore from it, but there doesn't appear to be visible bruising yet.]

If you encounter him, feel free to try, but don't seek him out. He's pretty angry. He still seems to be set on the idea that everyone who was his enemy outside is still his enemy here.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

Hmh. Not that I fear him but I respect your opinion. I will keep my distance if you think that is best.

[He drops his hand from George's neck and slowly moves up from his lap. He grabs his vodka, drinking another few mouthfuls from his glass.]

[viscous-serpent.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I don't think he could take you down, but he's important to me too, in a different way. He's family, and as foolish as it might be, I value it. I don't really want the two of you to get into a fight. If you think you can calm him down, go ahead.

[He misses the feeling of Ocelot on his lap.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

It's not foolish, George.

John feels exactly the same way. He would not approve of me getting involved in family affairs.

[He pinches the bridge of his nose.]