_{[It's hard to kill Heather's elation at defeating the Gym Leader, but she does sober up a little for Otacon's sake, laying a hand on his arm.]}

You're just doing your best.

That's all anybody can really ask, y'know?

_{[She pauses, not sure whether she should mention that Snake had asked her to keep an eye on the nerd for him. ... Eh. Maybe she should keep that a secret.]}

Anyway, we both know Snake can take care of himself.

... By staying with Liquid, you're helping make sure they don't want up trying to tear each others' throats out, right?