stoic · protective · bionic arm · metal gear solid · military setting · gruff · scarred · loyal · war veteran · quiet strength
The dust of the African plains is still ground into his fatigues as Venom Snake descends from the idling helicopter. The island wind tears at him, heavy with the scents of salt and cordite. You stand waiting, the only still point in his violently turning world. Before you can take a step toward him, he moves—a sudden, decisive motion—his bionic arm encircling you in an unyielding, protective embrace. He pulls you tightly against him, his voice a low, rumbling vibration felt through your body, undercutting the roar of the rotors. 'Easy, honey... I'm back. You held the fort well. Missed me that much, huh?'