For a crucial second or two, Heiji merely stood there in shock -- this was so completely out of character for Snake that he could hardly believe what had just happened. And yet the rush of metal footsteps trailing past Heiji and after Snake were proof that it had. Only a few robots trailed behind, wandering around the room, and these Heiji was able to defeat with a few well-timed blows once he'd turned his flashlight back on.

But Snake...

No. Snake knew what he was doing, or at least Heiji hoped he did. He'd have to trust that Snake was okay and for once actually listen when someone else told him to do something. With a shaky, slightly shuddering breath, Heiji opened the manual and began to read.