As they approach, Snake will begin to hear snatches of their conversation. Luckily for the two of them, the nonsense that's coming out of Maera's mouth isn't exactly unnatural in any way. "You have your own place? You should throw a party, man! Housewarming and all that. I'll supply you with all kinds of booze -it'll be great."

She's drunk enough that she really doesn't notice anyone standing in front of her - or anyone who might've politely stepped to one side to let her loud, tipsy self pass. Hopefully Heiji isn't so blind to his surroundings.