Why would a master teach a slave to fight? It made no sense to Hybrid, and Snake’s reply perplexed him to the point that he wished he had never asked the question. Why in the world would one teach a lesser being how to fight, especially if they were kept in bonds? The entire point of holding another prisoner was to ensure they did not run and to ensure they were not afforded the same rights as the average coyote. While there were no universal rules dictating a coyote’s rights, Hybrid had his own set of laws which he held quite firmly to. And in his mind, one held another hostage for a reason – to obtain information or for the sheer pleasure of it, for example. The premise of fighting was objection: objecting to one’s actions or beliefs, so you would fight them. For this reason, the entire concept of teaching a prisoner or slave to fight was ridiculous.
“Did he want you to escape? Taunting you?” Hybrid inquired, still uncertain as to why Snake was given the opportunity to learn. He frowned at the other Hydra’s mention of technique, wondering why he had bothered to mention it. Nonetheless, he committed the information to memory. His frown deepened when he saw Snake’s stance change and his voice lower. Hybrid did not intend to attack his clanmate, but it would certainly be good to test his abilities. He did not want a weakling serving beside him. While Halo’s emotions had gotten the better of her, it appeared as though this would not be an issue for Snake. Hybrid wondered if this was a good thing.
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