[ of course 76 is suspicious. was the situation reversed, Ocelot would probably be too. but, there was just something about him that he couldn't help but admire. and sure, maybe he'd want a favour in the future, but he didn't expect to get one for a gift of all things.
but of course, he wasn't going to say that. ]
I make plenty. Never cared all that much about money.
[ something else that was the truth. ]
I figured you could use something that keeps you blended in with the Wyver jungle.
[ since he's definitely been there a few times. and besides, he knows that the man will have use for it, whether he tells him or not. ]
[ The problem isn't knowing how to put the gift to use. 76 can already think of ways that it would come in handy, and he'll be holding onto it in case such an occasion comes up. Does he trust Ocelot when he insists that this is a gift simply for the sake of being a gift, with nothing more to it?
Well, it doesn't seem to matter. The gift has already been given. He'll have to wait and see if it ends up biting him in the ass later. ]
I'm sure I can make use of it, yeah. So how are you making your silver these days?
[ To some extent, Ocelot will always be a bit of an enigma, not that 76 can talk. ]
[ so suspicious, Jack. if Ocelot really wanted something from the other man, he certainly wouldn't need the excuse of a gift.
but as for jobs... ]
Oh, this and that.
[ this really was becoming a routine between the two of them, wasn't it? ]
Still with the Guard up in Olympia. Picked up another small job on the side, with our mutual "friend". I figured I'd keep an eye on him, get into his good books, so to speak. He knows a lot more than he's letting on.
[ So Ocelot is double-dipping. Not that 76 is surprised. He's made it clear that he wants to keep track of everything that goes on, whether in Olympia or Wyver, and taking work from Cree would be a good way to do that. ]
It's not a bad idea. Just keep your wits about you. He probably won't hesitate to use you, too.
[ 76 hasn't made any secret of the fact that he's no fan of Cree. He won't mind having an ally who's trying to figure him out from the inside, though. ]
I assume if you learn anything, you'll pass it along.
[ Never in this relationship had 76 expected to get anything for free. He has no problem with an equal exchange of information, that's always been how it worked. Which is why the New Year's gift had felt so random. ]
I'm planning to keep an eye on him from more of a distance, but I'll make sure to let you know if I come across anything interesting.
[ This is probably the part where he should thank Ocelot for the gift, so... ]
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but of course, he wasn't going to say that. ]
I make plenty. Never cared all that much about money.
[ something else that was the truth. ]
I figured you could use something that keeps you blended in with the Wyver jungle.
[ since he's definitely been there a few times. and besides, he knows that the man will have use for it, whether he tells him or not. ]
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Well, it doesn't seem to matter. The gift has already been given. He'll have to wait and see if it ends up biting him in the ass later. ]
I'm sure I can make use of it, yeah. So how are you making your silver these days?
[ To some extent, Ocelot will always be a bit of an enigma, not that 76 can talk. ]
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but as for jobs... ]
Oh, this and that.
[ this really was becoming a routine between the two of them, wasn't it? ]
Still with the Guard up in Olympia. Picked up another small job on the side, with our mutual "friend". I figured I'd keep an eye on him, get into his good books, so to speak. He knows a lot more than he's letting on.
[ you know who he's talking about. ]
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It's not a bad idea. Just keep your wits about you. He probably won't hesitate to use you, too.
[ 76 hasn't made any secret of the fact that he's no fan of Cree. He won't mind having an ally who's trying to figure him out from the inside, though. ]
I assume if you learn anything, you'll pass it along.
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Concerned about me? I'm flattered. But, don't worry. I'd be disappointed if he didn't try to.
[ 76 knows one of his hobbies is "international espionage". this was definitely right up that alley, after all. ]
And when I find out something, you'll be at the top of my list, so long as you do the same.
[ while he likes Jack, turnabout is fair play. ]
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I'm planning to keep an eye on him from more of a distance, but I'll make sure to let you know if I come across anything interesting.
[ This is probably the part where he should thank Ocelot for the gift, so... ]
Your gift will be put to good use.
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That's all I wanted to hear.
[ make good use of the gift,
senpai Jack. ]