I know that. This isn't Shadow Moses and he's not FOXHOUND's commander yet. So I gave him a chance, even though Snake...

[He sighed, sitting down and running a hand through his hair.]

...I should be traveling with him. We've been friends for five years, and we've never been apart for this long. Liquid's--he's a really great friend, don't get me wrong. But I feel like I'm doing something wrong by staying here.