[The world is a weighty place, they've been punished as a whole, through and through, for the actions of a few, and Kaz smiles to himself as if Venom just called him a pretty princess.]

[The topic is heavy and came with the weight of those shoulders. But he still has the sensory awareness to be tickled by bristly pressure and breath to the back of his hand. It's better than most.]

You're easy to find. I'll just be looking for the generous soul people gravitate towards. You'll collect a swarm while you're just standing there.

[It was always good to see Venom Snake taking downtime on base but if he stayed in one place for too long Kaz would soon be wondering why fifteen or twenty of his men hadn't reported in. The levity meant to improve Snake's mood, as well as the reminder of the better aspects of their home.]