vulpesvivus | ☮ 068; [text/action]

They say 'the apple never falls far from the tree.' That one's got something to do with family and where you come from influencing you.

But what if the tree's on a hill? Maybe it will fall nearby, but it doesn't have to stay there. If it's something like that, the apple could roll as far as it wanted to. You can't really help what family you're born into and how, but it's up to you whether or not it makes a difference. An apple can only fall off a tree once, but it can travel anywhere after that.

What do you think? Does the kind of family someone's born into really determine anything about them?

[Otacon sighed as he sent the message--there was no way Liquid could ignore something like that. Fine with him, that was the whole point. Just like it had been the first time around, someone had to stop him from doing stupid things around here. Otacon couldn't control him--really, who could control Liquid Snake--but he could keep an eye on the soldier and make sure he didn't start more trouble than was necessary.]

[He stood outside the Goldenrod hotel, Pokegear in hand, and simply waited, the Chatot perched on his shoulder whistling softly and ruffling her feathers.]

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I think it might have some say. But deep down, you are your own person.

An example. My husband was an orphan. He's never known his parents. Yet he's a wonderful person.

Yeah, I think maybe it does too. But I mean, it's not the only thing that determines anything.

I'm glad he turned out alright.

And what about you? How are you dear?

[She's been around long enough to know some questions aren't just questions.]

I'm...alright, I guess. I'm a little more worried about someone else, really.

Does they know?

What, that I'm worried? Not really.

Maybe you should tell them.

I don't think he'd really believe me.

Really? But you're friends. Worrying about your friend is only natural. And if they care about you, they'll want to ease your worries.

He's kind of difficult to deal with. It's not always that simple.

Oh dear. A stubborn one?

That's putting it lightly.

I've dealt with my fair share of those. But I'm sure they worry about you too. They just don't like saying it. They consider it weakness or silly, for dumb reasons.

Yeah, that sounds like Liquid alright.

But I also think that's all the more reason to tell him, because he won't say it on his own.

I'm trying. It's just not easy to get through his head.

Is there any way I can help?

I wish I knew.

If you ever think of a way, please let me know. I love helping people.

I really appreciate it. But I think I want to do this on my own.

Good luck then. I'm sure you'll get through to him.

...I really hope I can.

I have faith in you and him.

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