I'm pleased to hear it, then - it's good to keep one's training practical as well as challenging, after all, and given that I've fought more than my share of battles on city terrain as opposed to the middle of nowhere, such as the routes, I imagine practicing this way won't hurt anything, at the very least.

[He pauses for a moment, tipping his head somewhat; when he speaks again, there's nothing sharp or chiding about his tone, nor is he prodding for a particular answer - it's mere curiosity, nothing more.]

And what of Snake - does he speak for himself, or does he prefer to allow his companions to carry on the conversation?