104... my brain's on fire

[atouchofstrife]

I think I got a sunburn.

...I know I got a sunburn.

Ouch.

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[cloudsinstrife.livejournal.com]

Sled dogs? Yeah, especially higher up the mountains.

I've only seen the Turks act that way once and a while. Same here, depending on who you talk to.

One's SOLDIER is another's mercenary.

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I had to get away from the world for awhile. A dog is a man's best friend, after all.

Turks? Some sort of special ops?

I know all about being a mercenary.

[elevatorwarrior]

No, we just clean up people's messes.

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

Janitors then?

Hrmm...

[elevatorwarrior]

Something like that.

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

Don't get me wrong, kid, the world needs more janitors.

[elevatorwarrior]

Kid? He's callin' me a kid. I bet I ain't that much younger than him.

No kidding. You'd be?

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

Me? I'm just an old military vet.

(permission to Turkize him with info?)

[elevatorwarrior]

C'mon, modesty gets you nowhere around here.

Granted! /salute

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I can't live up to any expectations you might have.

Besides, as long as I'm here, I guess I'm retired.

Is that "in my box" icon supposed to be of a little boy?

[elevatorwarrior]

That's too bad, Snake. You're already pretty interesting.

Former Green Beret, huh? Currently working for an anti-WMD organization called Philanthropy. Kind of ironic a name for the job. Survival trained in a place called Alaska, also trained and raced dogs. Also, you're looking for a Beretta M92F with notches for a sound suppressor. Roommates, in Building 5, with Sergeant Sagara Sousuke, member of Mithril anti-terrorist group, currently fighting against terrorist activity from an organization called the Soviet Union.

The box thing is pretty weird.

Not bad for a janitor, eh? I admit, I didn't dig too deep because I'm feeling pretty lazy right now.

Nah, it's good old Snake. He loves his box

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

Not bad, kid. Otacon would be proud.

Since you know so much, I don't suppose you could actually help me acquire a weapon like the one I described?

Never underestimate the importance of a cardboard box. Look, I'm not exaggerating when I say the success of a mission hinges on how that cardboard box is used. But in the end, a cardboard box is only made of paper. Handle it with care or it won't be of much use to you. Don't think of it as just another box. Treat it with love... Don't be rough. Okay?

Not bad for a janitor at all. You guys must have badass internet access around here.

Major wtf icon switch there.

[elevatorwarrior]

I might. Underground, you get your weapons dealers down there, whole bunch of black market stuff. If what you're lookin' for is from Earth, chances are they got it. One question, though. How old are ya, gramps?

Iiiiif you say so. I just crawl up buildings.

Nah, just good training. Cissnei's better at online snooping than me.

[cloudsinstrife.livejournal.com]

...Janitors?

[cloudsinstrife.livejournal.com]

I used to breed chocobos and race them, so I know that need.

Pretty much.

Yeah? What do you specialize in?

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

Infiltration and information gathering.

I work for an NGO called Philanthropy. Sort've an anti-WMD organization in my world.

[cloudsinstrife.livejournal.com]

Turks do that sort of thing among other stuff. I never had that finesse.

I'm a delivery boy now, but used to be a mercenary and eco-terrorist. Reno's boss still has a price on my head, but that's kind of a joke now.

What kind of weapons do you use?

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

Not the subterfuge type, eh? Heavy hitter?

I've probably got more than a few prices on my head too.

Daggers, assault rifles, rocket launchers... you name it I shoot it. I know more than a few styles of martial arts, but nothing beats a good old-fashioned pistol

[cloudsinstrife.livejournal.com]

Pretty much.

Prices are easier to deal with than the fanclubs.

I can ho useful they are, but one would break in my hands. I've fired them, but I'm SOLDIER material. We're more up close and personal.

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

Fanclubs? I have to deal with legends rumors where I'm from.

Nice. I've got a friend, nice kid, pretty good with a blade. If the poor bastard ever winds up here, I'll introduce you two.

[cloudsinstrife.livejournal.com]

Yeah, fanclubs. I'm considered a hero, and everyone wants to know ever single detail of my life now.

Well, if he does show up, remind me to take it easy on him.

Oh, I'm Cloud Strife.

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

That's something we have in common. Unfortunately, I don't live up to the actual legend.

I will. He's a rookie, but he's got a good heart.

Name's Solid Snake.

[cloudsinstrife.livejournal.com]

I usually ignore what they say, but sometimes it can be rather strange.

Sounds like he might be interesting to meet.

Nice meeting you. If you want a tour of the Underground, I could give you a lift down there. I've got one of the few vehicles around here.

[sneakinabox.livejournal.com]

I'll probably take you up on that offer sometime. If you're buddy's right, there's some weapon dealers down there I need to get in touch with.

[cloudsinstrife.livejournal.com]

Mm. Weapons, special gear, monster parts, vampire bars, and so on. Just tell me when you want to go and I'll do it. It's sort of one of the features of my work around here.