Snake also watched Volgin as he left, studying the way he carried himself, the confidence that seemed to cling to him the same way his lightning did. If he had only know that Volgin was planning to throw Krauss at him, he would have been snarling. But the soldier was oblivious to that depressing fact and would have to find out when it was too late to back out of the offer.

The fact that The Boss was acknowledging Ocelot seemed rather curious. What business did she have with the young man? Considering Ocelot had asked him if he was The Boss, the two hadn't actually met... Or if they ever had, it had been very briefly.

He wasn't sure what Ocelot thought of him at this point, though he got the feeling it would become clear the moment he responded.