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From:

shatteredprison

[Shadow looks at Sonic and then back at Nine.]

Something like that. Nine, this is Sonic. Sonic, Nine.

Sonic brought something from his world he is anxious to discuss with you. Can we come inside?

From:

sonic_wachowski

...wow, I really can't tell the difference between mobians.

[He's sure this Fox looks just like Tails except bigger and the metal tails!!!!]

Hi Nine, I'm Sonic Wachowski. Good to meet you, people keep talking about you, and this Amy person. I've only been here a short while. Did you make the tails? They look really cool. Also should I be wearing clothes? You're wearing them and Shadow does, but other me didn't, so now I don't know what to think.

Anyway, I was hoping I could ask you a few questions first.

[He looks to Shadow.]

I should know if I trust him first.

[He looks to Nine.] Not that I think you're UNTRUSTWORTHY, but this is important and there are tiers, you know?

From:

shatterdriven

Shadow, you know that if I don't want you in my house I won't open the door.

[Nine does motion them inside and...this Sonic somehow talks so much more than the other two and Nine can only stare. There are other differences, including the overall softer look of this Sonic.]

I'm probably not the best person to ask about trusting people. I really don't trust anyone without a lot of work. But it's probably generally a bad idea to ask a person you have sensitive information for if you can trust them on a first meeting.

And yes, I built them myself. You'll probably meet Amy sooner than later. It's up to you if you want to wear clothes, what the rest of us and especially other Sonic's do doesn't dictate things like that.

[He places a hand on his hip. At least this one has some caution?]

So what are your actual questions?

From:

shatteredprison

[Shadow nods and walks in with Nine and Sonic. He looks at Sonic as he speaks and then back at Nine. He gives him a sympathetic look. Yes, it is a lot to take in. And a lot of talking. He knows.]

I trust you. [Shadow says simply to Nine.] Sonic brought an object with him. I will let him explain. But it is a lot like this.

[He pulls his green emerald out of his quills and shows it to Sonic. See. He has one too. Not as big as the Master Emerald and larger than the Chaos Emeralds Sonic is used to.]

Edited Date: 2025-01-14 09:51 pm (UTC)

From:

sonic_wachowski

[Sonic steps inside, looking around curiously, moving around the room.]

Oh, that's fine. And I'm not asking if I can trust you, everyone would say yes, unless they have really, really bad self esteem, and then they might say no, but usually those sort are more trustworthy because they hate that they've hurt someone so they're less likely to do it.

[And Sonic isn't relying on just being told. Its about the vibes. Sonic knows he has trust issues, but he's also found once someone passes his vibe check, he's not wrong. He was right to trust Knuckles, and he was right to trust Shadow even if they had been trying to kill him earlier, and he had been right to not trust Robotnik, he just hadn't had much choice at the time.]

[So vibe check.]

[He looks over at Shadow, tilting his head.] Huh. Okay, really gotta see about all these size differences.

Anyway, Shadow said you're really focused on keeping Ellipsa safe?

From:

shatterdriven

[Nine's eyes shift to Shadow. He's still really not used to being told outright that he's trusted. But he won't deny that a measure of trust has grown between them that wasn't there at the start.]

Dependent but fair, though putting out there that you need to check isn't that different from asking if you have an important secret. And it draws interest you may decide you didn't want. That's all I'm warning you about.

[He holds out his hand for Shadow's Chaos Emerald, he barely considers the question.]

Ellipsa is my home, so yes. I'm focused on keeping it safe.

From:

shatteredprison

[Shadow hands over the emerald and nods to them both.]

Ellipsa is our home now. Both of us will fight to keep it safe. [Their world is gone. No going back for Nine or himself. In the end, they will either stay here in Ellipsa or head to some other worlds they're invited to stay in. For now though, Ellipsa is the focus. Shadow's tone is serious and dedicated.]

From:

sonic_wachowski

I have a lot of important secrets. What matters is people can't do anything with it even if they do find out. I should have told Shadow to let me do a vibe check first. My mistake. I don't usually meet a lot of people I need to trust on someone else's word. At least a lot of trust versus 'they're not going to stab me' level of trust. I trust this Shadow, but also my Shadow had questionable judgement of character, and I dunno how well this one stacks up on that. He seems better at people than my Shadow, so point in his favor, but eeeeeeeeh, I have to be careful with this.

[Record scratch right there.]

[Taking in previous things Shadow has said.]

[That wasn't an in general statement.]

Oh.

Your world was destroyed.

Wasn't it?

From:

shatterdriven

Some peple can do a lot with a little. If someone else says more than you wanted at first, it safer to keep the need for a "vibe check" to yourself.

[This Sonic seems pretty sharp though. Despite talking to much.

Nine's shoulders droop a little.]

Our universe is gone, yes. It wasn't really ever home for me, but Shadow lost his twice. The second time right after getting it back.

[He turns and heads for the kitchen, motioning for them to follow.]

From:

shatteredprison

[Shadow doesn't fully understand what a vibe check even is. Which is why he's just staying quite. Let these two talk it out, whatever it is. Shadow does nod when Sonic clearly connects the dots.]

Yes. Our entire universe is gone, as Nine said. This is our home now. [He follows Nine toward the way to the kitchen.

Preparing afternoon tea is a very tall, 6 foot 6 inches wolf butler. Who smiles at Nine and the guests before he will pour them tea and motion toward the cups.]

For you all. [The butler will say before he excuses himself, walking out of the kitchen to give them room to speak.]

From:

sonic_wachowski

I can also do a lot with a little.

[THIS IS ALL SORTS OF WHAMMIES.]

[Still, there is a focus on Nine.] Even if it wasn't much....even losing that little you have is a lot. [His cave hadn't been much of a home, but it had been the most he had gotten for a long time and it had still hurt.]

[Then he looks at Shadow.] I hope you guys can keep this one. It takes a while to feel like home, but...but it can get better.

[Following! To the kitchen! Sorting through feelings. Taking a few breaths. Big emotions are a lot. Trying to decide what he wants to say and what he shouldn't. Processing information.]

[Oh look, he's actually silent for like a minute.]

[He pauses at the wolf.]

....so owls and wolves are the lucky ones.

From:

shatterdriven

It's not that big of a deal. I hadn't gained anything that wasn't already lost.

[Emphasis on thing.

Sonic has a grasp on that pain it seems...though the fact that he stops talking to take in their situation is also weird.

Besides, he lost it before it was gone so there wasn't much use dwelling too much.]

Shadow, there's coffee if you're hungry. Sonic, there are juice boxes if you don't like tea.

[He ignores the comment referring to Lycaon because: lucky how?]

From:

shatteredprison

Thank you.

[Shadow goes to get a small bowl and a spoon. Then he pours coffee beans into the bowl and starts just eating the beans. He's so normal.]

Continue your vibe check. Whatever that is. [Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.]

From:

sonic_wachowski

[Sonic is very concerned if that's really all it is, but he also knows that he wouldn't want to be harped on it. Its why he doesn't usually TALK about it, not unless he needs to for whatever reason.]

[Usually bonding, sometimes when its too big, though the latter is Rare.]

I can drink te-excuse me.

[He is staring at Shadow in absolute horror. GOOD SIR WHAT ARE YOU DOING?]

[Listen, no amount of taking stock of all that can counter Shadow just straight up eating coffee beans.]

From:

shatteredprison

[Shadow raises an eyebrow as he finishes his mouthful of coffee beans.]

You're excused. [He stares at Sonic, waiting for him to say whatever is on his mind.]

From:

sonic_wachowski

You're eating coffee beans? With a spoon?!

Why a spoon?!

From:

shatteredprison

A fork would be ineffective. And my hands would be impolite.

From:

sonic_wachowski

But why?! Why are you just eating the beans, that is supposed to be a drink, the beans cannot taste good, coffee is already so bitter.

From:

shatteredprison

I like the bitter taste. And this is how I enjoy coffee. I don't see the problem.

From:

sonic_wachowski

....

..........

..........................

[Face in hands.]

I'm going to have to throw the WEIRDEST absolutely delighted you did not perish party.

From:

shatteredprison

[He raises an eyebrow.]

It would depend on his past. I doubt it is the same as mine.

From:

sonic_wachowski

How different can tastebuds be?

Unless you have some complex story about why you eat coffee beans?

From:

shatteredprison

When I first tried coffee, it was with Maria. She found it but didn't know how to make it into a drink. So we ate it together. I've eaten it ever since.

[Shadow takes a spoonful of coffee and eats it. Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.]

From:

sonic_wachowski

I want to believe that didn't happen.

But they were on a military base and tv has taught me their coffee is always terrible so I can't count on that.

[Groans.] I'll bear through it. He needs the positive affirmations, I can bear through it!

[A pause, lowers his hands.] That is also a thing I need to talk to you about later.

[Then he looks at Nine.] What's your favorite thing about Ellipsa?

From:

shatterdriven

I really don't see the problem. It's not poison and if it can be made a drink eating it should be fine.

[Nine slides Sonic a cup of tea. He poured it while they were talking and just waited for them to finish.

The question gives him a bit of pause.]

It's peaceful more than it's not, I got to make my own house, and we're actually making progress against the darkness.

[One of those is an actual thing. Probably.]