“Oh,” Snake said, “I’ve also got the assistance of my support team, who I’m sure you’ll meet once we get leave approved.” “At least this part is familiar to you, military time and meetings,” Colonel Campbell joked. New Smasher orientation at 1000 hours, hosted by Samus Aran This time, he made sure Sonic caught it before reading the new message. “Woah,” Sonic chuckled as he snapped back to normal, “Gonna take a while to get used to it huh?” Both of their Smash Communicators went off at the same time, Sonic flailing in shock. Sonic must’ve caught it because his loosening posture bristled once again, and yet another awkward silence came up between the two. As long as I can get a good night’s rest before Eggman rears his ugly head yet again. “Yeah,” Sonic nodded, “A lot of my friends have offered to let me room with them. “Been in so many hot LZs over the years it became my standard of living.” “So you're more of a nomad too huh?” Sonic asked. Sonic’s grumpy expression loosened, his eyes widening. I’m out and about in the world most of the time, so sleeping on a bed feels like sleeping on a…” “Sheesh, whatever,” Sonic grumbled rolling his eyes, “You can take both beds if you want, push ‘em together. Snake’s icy glare made sure Sonic’s insistence died in his throat. “You’ve never heard of a…” Sonic began to balk. Sonic jumped up, extending his fist, “I’m Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog.” My name’s David, but I go mostly by my codename, Solid Snake.” “I’m assuming if we’ll be sharing quarters we should get appointed. Maybe Fatman painted a more appropriate picture? The blue guy reminded him of Meryl, young and cocksure, but she at least had the skills to back it up. “Heh, took you long enough,” laughed the hedgehog, not looking up from the TV. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Sonic the Hedgehog, laying on his side in between the two beds, watching TV. Odd numbered rooms on one side, even on the other, it was easy to insert the keycard. With that, he headed up the grand staircase, looking for Room 3. “Yeah yeah, I know,” Snake’s raspy voice was bashful, defensive. “We’re in unfamiliar territory, and Otacon will be your best guidance.” “Mei Ling is correct Snake,” snapped the authoritative voice of Colonel Roy Campbell. Otacon will be a great guide for this, and you should act accordingly,” Mei Ling said, her tone as soft and nurturing as ever. “Remember Snake, friendly counsel cuts off many foes. “Why couldn’t I have gotten Lucario? He seemed more like my kinda guy.” Snake asked. “Only gaming’s biggest icon next to Mario,” Otacon jittered. Otacon’s gasp of shock was so loud and exaggerated that Solid Snake nearly dropped the slip of paper that contained his room assignment. “Who is Sonic the Hedgehog?” asked Solid Snake/ “What’s the matter Snake? Not excited to have a roommate?” snarked Campbell from the CODEC system wired into Snake’s ear. Unfurling the envelope, with his name, he grumbled to himself. Snake searched for his name on the bulletin board in Smash Mansion’s main foyer.
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