Heiji... completely 100% took it as a compliment, jabbing a thumb into the center of his chest and proudly flashing the full 120-watt smile.

"You got that right! I'm the one and only Hattori Heiji!"

As for what got Snake to change his mind, well... even Heiji wasn't sure about that one. "I ain't really sure. I know I told him I'd do everything I could to get him outta here alive. Maybe I got through to him somehow."