Part 17: 16. "The people who run this place must really be into old-time nostalgia."
16. "The people who run this place must really be into old-time nostalgia."
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Well, this is a problem. Gilian has just violated one of the five major rules of Junker. Also, he's a murderer.
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Pfft! Hey Metal, I hate to tell you, but this "quick assumption" strategy you've adopted isn't quite going so well. Can we please look for some sunscreen or something?
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Oh, and why would that be?
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As if a further kick in the balls, not only is your boss going to chew you out, but you have to switch disks.
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You know, I really can't do much to defend Gilian here. I mean, it's like, "Hey, that's guy's a Snatcher. Shoot him."
"Well, okay!"
...Oh, wait, I'm actually the one who did that. Ha! I'm such a character.
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Metal: Gilian, it was most recreational being your partner.
Gilian: Aw, Metal...
And with that, it's the ceremonial loose cannon turning in his gun, options, and navigator to his hard-ass "you have to go by the book and not kill priests" chief.
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Okay, fine before I go-
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Damn. I really just wanna touch that painting.
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Et tu, Geoff?
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Gilian: Can I at least get a refund for all the guns I bought? ...Guys?
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Gilian: I... I can't believe this has all happened... wait, Jamie? Where's Jamie?
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Gilian: I don't care about medical treatment. Where's my wife?
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Gilian: It's... hard to explain. Mika, if you see Jamie... tell her I said... tell her I said I'm sorry.
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Gilian: I will. Thanks, Mika. It was good working with you.
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Gilian: Jamie?
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Jamie: You can't give up.
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Gilian: You're right. If I can definitely link Rob and Lisa as Snatchers, maybe I can get my job back and my name cleared.
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Wait, I'm sorry, what?
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I'd point out that SD Snatcher just made a really lame "woman driver" joke, but I'm still a little stunned, I mean...
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Damn, son.
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Jamie takes us to North Downtown.
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And states the obvious- well, actually, people are always doing that to Solid Snake, so I guess it only makes sense.
Now, I know you're thinking combat's going to be a little rough. Without weapons, we won't actually be able to attack any robots. Well, don't worry.
This never comes up.
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Snake: Strange. The town seems to be pretty empty...
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Ah, the receptionist.
Snake: This is Snake. Your reply, please?
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Welcome to Church. I can promise this will become the bane of your existence.
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And here's reason one. This is a multi-lock dungeon with 24 separate locks. Even worse, I didn't realize that the candles weren't important yet, so...
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I went around putting them all out for no reason.
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Snake: Christ's body? Wait... are you all worshipping Jesus? Or robots?
Worshipper: Well...
Snake: You know what? Never mind.
I have to admit, Cyborg Jesus does sound like a Metal Gear boss.
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Snake: Magical effect?
It most certainly does. It resets the candles, according to GameFAQs. It's a pretty giant "fuck you," actually. It does it without warning and for no reason at all.
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Snake: That makes six...
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Snake: Eight...
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Snake: Wesley? It's never easy to lose someone. But on the battlefield, death is unavoidable.
Worshipper: ...Excuse me?
Snake: Forget it.
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Snake: Ten.
Worshipper: Why are you putting out all the candles?
Snake: Candles? It feels like the right thing to do.
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Snake: Third floor?
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Snake: That's about half of the candles.
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Snake: Isn't soundproof?
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Snake: Tired joke?
To hell with it.
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Mass is about to begin.