Ok so I was going to take you up on the move in but then something came up. someone came up my shadows here and i dont think hes ever actually lived alone and im not sure if living alone would be good for him anyway for reasons lotsa reasons but you also live with maria even if its not the maria from our world because she was from space and knew about the lizard things and he was in a mountain and no lizard as far as i know jurys out on the sick thing environmental story telling can only tell me so much anyway i might be able to convince shadow to live in a place with maria even if its alternate maria but thats two mouths over one and hes fresh from you know all the trauma and like i can deal with that probably kind of signed up for that the moment my dumb brain decided to hit me with a metric ton of grief for a guy i was on good terms with for five minutes plus i get a decent amount of it but i mean i wouldnt say no to having back up get him more people to bond with friendship is magic and scientifically proven to be good for ones mental health especially when dealing with grief that whole thing but thats like your call and everything but i get if its too much and i can just stick with shadow and were all good
[There is so much stop start of the texting. The fact he pauses long enough for a stop to be noticeable may be telling.]
Fair enough. I know you offered me my own room. But I don't need it so much as Shadow probably will. Like
he needs a place where he can just be by himself and people wont be able to bother him or poke him or anything like obviously a place we can still get into in emergencies so not like titanium walls but who knows a room that requires teleporting in might make him feel more comfortable some place that like only other person I know can get in there without destroying walls would be you and that might go a long way for him maybe a door with a lock that can only be opened from the inside for like transporting stuff i dont know if teleporting stuff tires him out more but key is its a pain for anyone else except teleports because you know scientists are rude and poke a lot and like he should feel like its really his own space OH! And it should have a skylight. So he can see stars. He likes stars and I think music and fairy lights and a pillowfort stuff. I don't know how much of that was Maria. But he probably doesn't hate it. And maybe a water bed????? Weirdo likes water apparently. i have no idea whats doable or not or how these houses work because apparently you can just expand them on a monthly cycle no biggie according to the stores with the wishing stuff but i can do whatever is necessary! I'm going to do quest soon so I can get all the money too!
[Shadow is just taking a page out of Tom's book and swapping to video call.]
Enough. You will both have your own rooms. I will talk to him about what he wants and needs for his bedroom. Between myself and Sonic, we have enough mooncoins saved up to get what is needed for you both.
And we will make sure both of you are comfortable. And your little dog too.
[There was a definite delay on ANSWERING the video and Sonic is lounging on the couch and definitely not fidgeting, we are totally normal and we were NOT pacing up a storm just a second ago.]
Wooooow, you really do not know where to get your references, that almost sounds menacing. [A bit of a laugh and]
[Hesitation, looking off to the side briefly and then at the screen again.]
Even if he doesn't ask for it, you should get the skylight. Even if its got a cover for it. Dunno about the rest, but I know about the stars. [Voice less manic, gentler.]
I was making it clear that your dog is welcome here too. [Reference, what reference? This guy has never seen movies really. Sorry, Sonic. You're going to have to deal with this dry hedgehog now.]
We can do a skylight. In his room. And yours, if you want. [He does insist on it a lot. Perhaps Sonic wants one too.]
You're welcome. Come home when you're ready. I will tell the other me to do the same.
I know, but quoting the Wicked Witch of the West? [A pause.] Wait, have you not seen the Wizard of Oz?
[He actually pauses to consider that. He was more concerned about Shadow. He always had a skylight, even in the cave, it had a view of the stars. But he has appreciated them more lately.] I mean, I won't say no. I've liked stargazing more lately. [Who could have prompted that!]
[Home. Already using the H-word.]
[There is a hitch to his smile. A clearing of his throat. He's fine. Heeeee's got this. He's not getting overly emotional.]
Right. Yeah. I-I should bring Ozzy over. And don't worry, I can take care of him! Feeding, walking, water, the whole nine yards. He'll be excited at first, but once he's investigated the new things, he settles down pretty quick and good at following basically any command other than stop licking the new friend.
And I'm good at chores! I mean, cooking is like seventy thirty I'll forget stuff on the stove, but I'm a cleaning machine! [Superspeed helps A Lot of chores.]
Really? I don't see it. [You have been far too nice to him.]
[Gasp.] Now I REALLY have to see if its possible to request a streaming service. Between you and other Shadow and Eva, I have so many movies to show!
[A pause.] Well, its not, NOT a concern. [He makes sure he pays extra attention when he's home alone, but mileage may vary otherwise.]
I'm a great cleaner!
[A pause.] An, uh...
My mom's a vet. Which, yeah, not a human doctor, or a mobian or whatever we are doctor, but also she has three alien kids so some stuff we had just to figure out along the way, but anyway, I pay attention to the stuff she does.
So if you need help with Maria, I'm not a bad assistant.
You will if someone gets in my way. [There is a dry edge to his voice. Sharp as a knife. No anger in it. Just sharp.]
Very well. I am sure Maria will want to watch these movies. I can attend.
I will do the cooking. You can help, if you really want to.
Hm. I am in the process of working with the Research Center for a cure for Maria. Thank you for the offer. If it is an emergency, we will take her to the Spring guild. They have the best healers in the city.
Ooooh, the scary voice. Yeah, you definitely still have a cool one. Not quite as cool as my Shadow, but still very cool. [In many ways, he is still Sonic.]
Oh, she absolutely will, she is a lady of taste.
That usually works best. Its always the waiting that gets me, better there's someone who isn't suffering there for an eternity.
I'll make sure to know where the Spring guild is then.
[Dryly.] Only if we get a race too. I know what spar is code for. [Spar is code for 'Knuckles is going to kick his ass until he learns proper fighting techniques instead of his slapdash winging it.']
I see. Then I will reconsider my plan to take you out to find a Darkness monster and let you face it alone until you ask for help.
We can work instead on teamwork Seasonal magic casting. If we use our magic to create the same spell, it is more powerful than something either of us can do alone.
Ah yes, definitely the Knuckles school of go kick my butt until I learn an actual technique. Yeah, I never go into a fight and say NOT HELP unless I'm like worried about the person's safety if they tried.
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Date: 2025-01-16 05:54 pm (UTC)someone came up
my shadows here and i dont think hes ever actually lived alone and im not sure if living alone would be good for him anyway
for reasons
lotsa reasons
but you also live with maria even if its not the maria from our world because she was from space and knew about the lizard things
and he was in a mountain and no lizard as far as i know
jurys out on the sick thing
environmental story telling can only tell me so much
anyway i might be able to convince shadow to live in a place with maria even if its alternate maria
but thats two mouths over one and hes fresh from you know
all the trauma
and like i can deal with that
probably
kind of signed up for that the moment my dumb brain decided to hit me with a metric ton of grief for a guy i was on good terms with for five minutes
plus i get a decent amount of it
but i mean i wouldnt say no to having back up
get him more people to bond with
friendship is magic and scientifically proven to be good for ones mental health especially when dealing with grief
that whole thing
but thats like your call
and everything
but i get if its too much and i can just stick with shadow and were all good
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Date: 2025-01-16 05:56 pm (UTC)[Why are you like this, Sonic? Why?]
You both can stay with us.
Re: text
Date: 2025-01-16 06:00 pm (UTC)[Also how he texts changes depending on how he's feeling so have fun with THAT.]
You sure???
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Date: 2025-01-16 06:04 pm (UTC)I will tell you if I am not sure about something. Ask the other you.
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Date: 2025-01-16 06:12 pm (UTC)Fair enough.
I know you offered me my own room.
But I don't need it so much as Shadow probably will.
Like
he needs a place where he can just be by himself and people wont be able to bother him or poke him or anything
like obviously a place we can still get into in emergencies so not like titanium walls
but who knows a room that requires teleporting in might make him feel more comfortable
some place that like only other person I know can get in there without destroying walls would be you and that might go a long way for him
maybe a door with a lock that can only be opened from the inside for like
transporting stuff
i dont know if teleporting stuff tires him out more
but key is its a pain for anyone else except teleports
because you know scientists are rude and poke a lot and like he should feel like its really his own space
OH!
And it should have a skylight.
So he can see stars.
He likes stars and I think music and fairy lights and a pillowfort stuff.
I don't know how much of that was Maria.
But he probably doesn't hate it.
And maybe a water bed?????
Weirdo likes water apparently.
i have no idea whats doable or not or how these houses work because apparently you can just expand them on a monthly cycle no biggie according to the stores with the wishing stuff
but i can do whatever is necessary!
I'm going to do quest soon so I can get all the money too!
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Date: 2025-01-16 06:17 pm (UTC)Enough. You will both have your own rooms. I will talk to him about what he wants and needs for his bedroom. Between myself and Sonic, we have enough mooncoins saved up to get what is needed for you both.
And we will make sure both of you are comfortable. And your little dog too.
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Date: 2025-01-16 06:26 pm (UTC)[There was a definite delay on ANSWERING the video and Sonic is lounging on the couch and definitely not fidgeting, we are totally normal and we were NOT pacing up a storm just a second ago.]
Wooooow, you really do not know where to get your references, that almost sounds menacing. [A bit of a laugh and]
[Hesitation, looking off to the side briefly and then at the screen again.]
Even if he doesn't ask for it, you should get the skylight. Even if its got a cover for it. Dunno about the rest, but I know about the stars. [Voice less manic, gentler.]
[He opens his mouth and closes it again.]
Thank you. [Sincere and genuine.]
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Date: 2025-01-16 06:40 pm (UTC)We can do a skylight. In his room. And yours, if you want. [He does insist on it a lot. Perhaps Sonic wants one too.]
You're welcome. Come home when you're ready. I will tell the other me to do the same.
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Date: 2025-01-16 06:47 pm (UTC)[He actually pauses to consider that. He was more concerned about Shadow. He always had a skylight, even in the cave, it had a view of the stars. But he has appreciated them more lately.] I mean, I won't say no. I've liked stargazing more lately. [Who could have prompted that!]
[Home. Already using the H-word.]
[There is a hitch to his smile. A clearing of his throat. He's fine. Heeeee's got this. He's not getting overly emotional.]
Right. Yeah. I-I should bring Ozzy over. And don't worry, I can take care of him! Feeding, walking, water, the whole nine yards. He'll be excited at first, but once he's investigated the new things, he settles down pretty quick and good at following basically any command other than stop licking the new friend.
And I'm good at chores! I mean, cooking is like seventy thirty I'll forget stuff on the stove, but I'm a cleaning machine! [Superspeed helps A Lot of chores.]
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Date: 2025-01-16 06:50 pm (UTC)[How he feels about that is hard to tell honestly. He's so deadpan about it.] No I have not. I don't watch television.
[Shadow is clearly only fun in a race and on quests.]
And I do the cooking. Between you and the other Sonic, we don't need the house burning down.
Cleaning will be helpful.
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Date: 2025-01-16 06:58 pm (UTC)[Gasp.] Now I REALLY have to see if its possible to request a streaming service. Between you and other Shadow and Eva, I have so many movies to show!
[A pause.] Well, its not, NOT a concern. [He makes sure he pays extra attention when he's home alone, but mileage may vary otherwise.]
I'm a great cleaner!
[A pause.] An, uh...
My mom's a vet. Which, yeah, not a human doctor, or a mobian or whatever we are doctor, but also she has three alien kids so some stuff we had just to figure out along the way, but anyway, I pay attention to the stuff she does.
So if you need help with Maria, I'm not a bad assistant.
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Date: 2025-01-17 04:17 am (UTC)Very well. I am sure Maria will want to watch these movies. I can attend.
I will do the cooking. You can help, if you really want to.
Hm. I am in the process of working with the Research Center for a cure for Maria. Thank you for the offer. If it is an emergency, we will take her to the Spring guild. They have the best healers in the city.
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Date: 2025-01-17 04:22 am (UTC)Oh, she absolutely will, she is a lady of taste.
That usually works best. Its always the waiting that gets me, better there's someone who isn't suffering there for an eternity.
I'll make sure to know where the Spring guild is then.
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Date: 2025-01-17 05:15 am (UTC)[Shadow is quiet for a moment.] Maybe we should spar sometime.
[A small show of force never hurt anyone long term.]
She is.
We can cook dinner tonight together then.
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Date: 2025-01-17 05:30 am (UTC)Oh.
Y-yeah. Want me to pick anything up?
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Date: 2025-01-17 05:39 am (UTC)[Shadow nods.]
A race first. Then sparing. [Shadow is going to knock you over Sonic and surf on your back. He did it to his Sonic. He'll do it to you.]
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Date: 2025-01-17 05:42 am (UTC)Oh! Think you can make chicken nuggets? [
Listen, I had to.]All right. I'll learn whatever lesson you're going for as long as I get a fun race out of it.
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Date: 2025-01-17 05:58 am (UTC)[Shadow can bake from frozen chicken nuggets. Making them from scratch? He'll need a recipe.]
Deal.
Re: text > Video
Date: 2025-01-17 06:07 am (UTC)[Might be better. Less complicated food then.]
Yeah, definitely has the Knuckles is on about being properly skilled vibes. But deal.
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Date: 2025-02-12 02:00 am (UTC)The other you from my world? He doesn't listen enough to really give teamwork a try unless it is his idea.
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Date: 2025-02-12 03:45 am (UTC)Tails and I kind of toss whose the one who remembers to teamwork it.
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Date: 2025-02-18 01:36 am (UTC)We can work instead on teamwork Seasonal magic casting. If we use our magic to create the same spell, it is more powerful than something either of us can do alone.
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Date: 2025-02-18 02:09 am (UTC)Can people do that with different season powers?
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