Wherein January is gray, as January so often is.

[raced_god]

Max is such a little shit.

Granted, I'm not sure how little he is anymore, but the sentiment still stands.

I guess things have been pretty uneventful otherwise. Took a trip with Ollie to Hocotate so we could pick up some parts. It was fun, I had fun. I pretended I was Godzilla. I dunno. It kind of made me miss...him, I guess. Us, maybe. We'd been meaning to take a space trip for a while but, admittedly, it was under different circumstances.

But the trip wasn't bad. I had a great time. I'm glad we can...still be friends. And do things like that. It just made me think too much, probably.

And then there's the Mk. II. I'm not even sure what it's supposed to be doing besides stumble around the halls and almost get stepped on. There's not much I can do besides keep my eye on it. I don't think they make nukes that small anyway. I hate that I can't trust it. It's probably completely benign but...

I don't know, maybe I should talk to Snake. He had nothing to do with what Otacon was doing and no part of it. Of course, that doesn't change the fact that if he continues to trust Otacon, then I can't trust him, and I'm certainly not comfortable being friendly, not after what happened between the four of us. Even thinking about the mess that happened pisses me off, reminds me of what Otacon might have on me, even if I told him to destroy any and all information...or what else he kept secret.

Not to mention talking to Snake would be awkward as hell anyway.

The snow will be gone soon, at least. Winter is beyond the point of novelty and now it's just cold and wet and miserable and muddy.

Spring might be nice.
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Just checking in. How've you been? How's the Dolphin coming? Hopefully the parts are all okay. I picked up some more odds and ends for it, if you want. Just accessory stuff. Not sure if you had it in the original Dolphin, or if you even need it, but I figure it couldn't hurt.

I've been seeing the Mk. II around.

Oh, and, uh. The Flyer's AI was returned to me. I don't think I told you. And I'll be honest, I'm not entirely sure what to do with it.
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There's still mud all over my jacket, by the way.

I just told Ollie, and I guess Mk. II kind of reminded me, but whoever took the Flyer's AI gave it back. I wanted to tell you sooner, but it happened around Christmas and...well. You know.

How are you?
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You've been a little quiet lately. I've been quiet lately too, I guess. Up to anything?
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[If Bowser checks his teacher's mail-cubby thing today, he will find a very special delivery for him. It of course, contains the bee-shaped asbestos bottle of calamine lotion.

He might realize a bit too late that it's covered in the strongest super glue money can buy.]

Does anyone even use the auto shop garage anymore? It's mine now. There was...I don't know, some stuff in there but I just shoved it into the corner and commandeered half the counter and a lot of the floor. Just in case anyone actually goes in there and wonders what the heck is all over the place. Don't touch.

Hey, Dolack. Your zipper was down today.

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[camo-box.livejournal.com]

DON'T TELL ME YOU DON'T MISS OUR AWKWARD TOUCHING SESSIONS, BABE.

[raced_god]

SHUT UP NO I'LL NEVER ADMIT IT

TSUN TSUN

[camo-box.livejournal.com]

AWW WE'VE ALREADY *~KISSED~* TWICE. NO POINT IN BEING SHY NOW~

[raced_god]

TWICE?

OH RIGHT TWICE.

I'm just a stubborn jerk Sneku you know how I am

[brutalemperor.livejournal.com]

I see. Thank you for telling me.

I suppose I should return the favor and tell you that your deodorant hasn't worked for a week.

[raced_god]

Oh gosh, what would I ever do without you.

[brutalemperor.livejournal.com]

Peel paint off the walls, I expect.

fighting like ten year olds in public aw yeaaah

[raced_god]

No, see, it's your ugly mug that does that.

[Privatos]

[icequeen-aran.livejournal.com]

That poor jacket.

Oh? Did you install it back in? Does it still work?

I don't think I've seen anyone so much as step foot in that garage since...

I've been fine? Perhaps a bit bored and broody but what else is new. How are you?

Re: [Privatos]

[raced_god]

I haven't, no. Not quite sure what I want to do with it yet.

There is...definitely still blood on the walls.

Doing fine too. Busying myself, but still bored, yeah.

Re: [Privatos]

[icequeen-aran.livejournal.com]

It's been so long, huh?

If you uh... want help cleaning some of that out...

Sounds like we should mutually remedy that somehow.

Re: [Privatos]

[raced_god]

Yeah. I dunno. I'm just thinking about it I guess.

I'm...taking care of it. No big deal.

What would you like to do?

[ihateplumbers.livejournal.com]

::Oh Falcon. Falcon, Falcon, Falcon.

Just as soon as Kamek magics this damnable thing off of his hand.

He has a special little trip to make.

BRB, SPACE::

[raced_god]

[BRING IT, KOOPA.]

This totally happens at footsballs practice

[tank-rockarms.livejournal.com]

::Man I sure wish I was at footballs practice instead of stuck in this bed in the nurse's office::

[tank-rockarms.livejournal.com]

::wait what am I doing suddenly in the air what what::

Holding pattern, waiting for K'nuckles or someone else to ram into him

[tank-rockarms.livejournal.com]

::OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS::

Re: Holding pattern, waiting for K'nuckles or someone else to ram into him

[black-flak.livejournal.com]

::And suddenly there is a Flak, tackling him brutally::

[rivalrazorleaf]

[Oh God, ow, the floor hurts ow dsfgsdfs]

[Private]

[ionianmode.livejournal.com]

Ionia has been upgrading Clucker and Grounder, Papa! I am trying to make their AI better but programming things is much harder than building things is.

What has made you quiet, Papa? Are you working hard too?

Re: [Private]

[raced_god]

I can come take a look at it if you want. Programming's a whole different ball game.

I'm...actually toying around with some AI myself.

[Private]

[ionianmode.livejournal.com]

Help would be a very good thing, I think. I am not doing very good.

If you are helping Ionia, then maybe Ionia can help Papa, too? Are you making a robot? Is that what the AI is for?

[Private]

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

Hello! I have been doing all right, but I think things will be much better once the snow melts.

As for my ship, she is nearly complete! The... President has been helping me out, and quite frankly, this concerns me. He may not realize it, but having worked for him for decades has reminded me how unsubtle he can be when there's a motivation behind his actions.

Yes, I've seen it around as well. While my trust in Otacon was challenged in the summer, I had always intended to work for your benefit. Samus' as well! I wonder why Mk-II has gone to little use. I'm getting worried, especially since communication with Otacon had been inconstant... I don't believe that Otacon has any malevolent intentions, but I do tend to get the feeling I was used merely for resources. (To ease your worries, it was for fuel. Hocotate would never export things that could be too hazardous or dangerous.)

Your AI was return? Oh, what glorious news! ...Though you do not seem too enthusiastic about this. I suppose I would have been happy to retrieve my old AI, even if I am rather excited about having new interior.

Re: [Private]

[raced_god]

Ah, right. It's still really cold for you.

I'm glad to hear that. The...President's been helping you? He's not trying to pressure you into anything, is he?

It seems harmless. I feel...bad for being so apprehensive about it, but better safe than sorry, I guess. I know nothing you contributed was dangerous, but...I don't know. I feel like he used you.

It got back to me, yeah. I'm not sure what to do with it, yet. I'm actually...uh...building something. Maybe.

Re: [Private]

[leadthemalong.livejournal.com]

I feel like I'm slowly adapting to the climate. Perhaps it has something to do with my human form. I notice things tend to gradually change about me thanks to it. Some of it is not so positive, however...

Yes, he has been assisting me little by little. I was meaning to ask you while we were on Hocotate, but it slipped my mind. Out of the parts I didn't manage to find when I crashed on Earth, one was a safe that contained a large sum of money. I figured I could try exchanging pokos with dollars to help pay you back for all the financial support for my repairs. I am hoping to perhaps test-drive the Dolphin and look for it. My radar has the ability to pick up missing items. It's nice to have some assistance but if I allow m=him to help me out any further, I have a strong feeling he will feel obligated to a share of my finds. What a greedy, inconsiderate man...

I could understand why you would. What he did to Samus was very uncalled for. Did he ever apologize for that? I never told you, but I did consider backing out of the project a few times had I not already contributed to MK-II's creation. Also, I worried it would have sent off the wrong message. As hurt as I was over what happened, I did not want his relationship with you and Samus to decide my actions. That would have been completely immature on my part.

...Still, I would like you to know that I'll always stand by your side in a situation.

You are? How exciting! What do you think it will be?