Heiji shook his head. "This is crazy. You're crazy, for not havin' someone to back you up in case something went wrong."

But he didn't let up on Snake's hand until the bleeding let up a little. Once it did, he fumbled in his jacket for his water bottle, unscrewed the cap, and took out something else -- a small white pill.

"I'm gonna put something in your mouth. It's a sedative, and it'll probably get you to sleep for a couple hours. I got some water here, too, so just take it, okay?"