"Yeah, I'm sure he won't be," said Heiji, taking the water bottle. Why this sudden interest in hydration, Hershel?

"Fact, he might even be really mad about it. But I just... I don't want him to get hurt, but I especially don't want him to get hurt on my account." He'd even fallen through a glass floor for Snake, can't change course now.

"I hope it'll all turn okay. But y'know... it's not really anyone's fault what happens. Except for Zero, that is."