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]

It's okay. I will figure it out on my own.

I am used to doing things on my own; it just takes me a lot longer by myself.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

... Perhaps you are too soft with them.

Being a parent means having a heavy hand at times of need.

[He turned to look at John, clenching his hand into his arm.] You are letting them walk all over you.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

I've been hard on them for the years I had them before. You see how they turned out.

I have to reverse the damage that I've done by my own hand, as well as the damage done by the Patriots.

I know it won't be easy, but even I sometimes have doubts about my abilities...

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

It's about maintaining balance. You were too forward, and didn't see them as anything more than soldiers.

Now, you have softened. They are your sons, but they need to be pulled in and controlled. You don't want them to lose respect for you, do you?

[He moved his body to stand in front of John. He braced his shoulders and stared into his single eye with a fierce determination.]

Don't be foolish. You are a better father than most. If anyone can succeed, it is you.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

Hnh.

[He looks into Adam's eyes before squinting his shut to hide the pain of losing him before the other man can cotton on.]

You're right. I...will be a little more stern.

[Being a Father is far more difficult than it appears.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Firmly patting John's shoulders, Adam eventually let him go.]

Good. You need to put your foot down and prove why you are Big Boss and they are the Snakes that should not step out of line.

They are soldiers, as well as sons. Both of those factors mean they crave direction and being brought into alignment.

[He smirked slowly, adjusting John's tie.] There's nothing wrong with tough love.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[Ohhhhh, John has missed this closeness. It's very difficult to not remark on it, so he bites the inside of his cheek to prevent slipping up and scaring Kitten off again.]

...

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

Do you agree?

[He stared up into that single eye, almost as though he was challenging the older man.]

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[John opens his eye again, finally, and looks to Adam.]

Of course.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[He nods curtly, turning around to face the sea front. He spreads his arms out, hands looping over the railings. He looks a lot better than he did.]

There is nothing better than feeling the salty air on my face. Being out here, free, in the open.

It feels good.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[John is so damn happy for that, if he were a puppy he'd be excitedly barking, wagging his tail, and jumping up trying to lick Adam's face.]

Yes. It is a wonderful view.

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

[Adam breathes out, enjoying the scent all around them. It was nice and clean.]

Have you spoken to EVA yet?

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[And John stammers!]

I...uh...well, yes and no...

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

What's that supposed to mean?

[He raised an eyebrow suspiciously.] You're a terrible liar, John.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

I was honest; yes and no.

[John frowns because he's...not wanting to talk about it to Adam now that he seems to be less upset with him. That and it's sort of embarrassing how badly John fails at talking to EVA.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

I'm assuming it didn't go according to plan.

[He turns his head back.]

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

It did, actually.

The first offensive. [Not easy for the old bastard to get out, but somehow he manages.] I...hn- [He inhales sharply, then exhales his words.] I spoke with the EVA from the Les Enfants Terribles time period. She called me and we almost had phone sex until she sensed my worry-

_{I have yet to locate and speak with the EVA from my time.}

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

You have two EVAs on your tail?

[Well now he's sort of glad he got out when he did.]

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[When Adam says that, it sounds bad... This might have caused John's face to color a deeper shade of red.]

...I know what you're thinking and it's really nothing like that-!

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

It certainly sounds that way.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

[ASASSADJKFGHJKL!]

I assure you; it is not!

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

It's fine, John.

I know that you are incapable of commitment.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

...



What?

[This was said in the flattest, 'oh no you didn't' tone that Adam has ever heard from John.]

[systemismine.livejournal.com]

A mutual commitment.

[Spoken in the coolest of tones possible.]

You have always had a wandering eye.

[old-papa-john.livejournal.com]

That may be so, but I can commit-!

You know that I can. Stop doubing my ability.