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"Hmmmmm..."

"But would not having a body mean not being able to hang out with people I like and eat food and stuff? Scary stuff...."

❝ your LIMITED PERCEPTION clouds you so. just like so, THIS BODY is limited, as well. ❞

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"I 'unno, a body's what keeps you here!", Echo responds, rather naïve of the potential argument.

"'Side from the aches and pain and stuff, I don't think it's so bad." Mostly. The discomfort part could be better but the pros outweigh the cons! Maybe! They don't know.

❝ I AM ETERNAL. ❞

❝ this body— IT DOES NOT MATTER. ❞

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im basically normal if you really dont think about it

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"Why is it that every time I brush my teeth, I get hungry afterwards? It's so not fair!"

"Waitta sec...Do I even need to brush my teeth? They grow back after somethin' happens to them like if they get yanked out, soo..."

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They silently appreciated the help without making a fuss, only playfully retaliating by sticking their tongue out defiantly with a little "Behhh.". Getting back up on their feet and steadying themselves, Echo held out their hands to assist in their balancing.

Echo's ears twitched and rotated at a new voice, their head followed with a tilt all while taking note in Shadow's words, "Hm?"

Oh, a new person. And he seemed as angry as he was red. Why was he bringing up G.U.N.? They weren't with them! Echo leans to get a better view, looking over to the new red stranger, and gives him a small unassuming wave.

"Hiiii.", they call out, "We're not with G.U.N. they're meanies."

Yeah that might as well happen. Hands plant on the side of Shadow's hips, an eyebrow quirking in amusement at the little rat tumbling over their own two feet. If he hadn't been in pain before, he probably is now. Although that comment is definitely of interest to Shadow; he knows of Echo's pains and aches, so the fact that she isn't hurting in the presence of the Master Emerald surely means something. Good. He can work with this. He hates to imagine Echo constantly in pain. Maria was like that too; some days were simply better than others.

But now Shadow is different. Now he can help. He hadn't been able to on the ARK.

The hedgehog crosses over to Echo and gently helps her up, hands light and gentle, then he withdraws them--he doesn't want to overstep and make Echo feel like they can't do anything either--something he knew Maria occasionally felt as well with the way people fussed over her condition. "Nice fall," he comments in his own joking way, light and teasing, although still quite blase since it's Shadow saying it.

He's about to say something else when a familiar voice calls out behind them. "Oh this is going to be good."

A half-turn to acknowledge the echidna. "...Knuckles." Great.

"As if it could be anybody else! What are you doing on my island? If it's for GUN business, hurry up and get lost!" In response, Shadow simply takes a half-step to the side, revealing Echo to Knuckles.

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Sorry I've been a lil inactive, I've been drawing recently.

have a princex echo for compensation

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wet rat wednesday

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The child hums, gently swaying back and forth, like their body and mind were in a trance of sorts. But peaceful nonetheless.

It's nice, this is nice.

Echo stretches their arms and yawns, "Nah, I don't think I am right now...?" much to their own confusion, and sluggishly they stand onto their feet.

"is okay, I can walk up there on m' own..." They wave off the hedgehog in their lackadaisical state, proceeding to walk over to the steps where the shrine held the source of what felt like their sleepwalking.

...Until Echo trips over their feet. Fumbling onto the stone ground face first.

"...Ow."

Shadow offers a small salute-like wave with the hand not pushing underbrush aside when Echo says hi as a hi of his own. And repeat: "You zoned out." It doesn't take him long to figure out the rest from their words and body language and the fact that they are here--their cravings for Chaos Energy, the body on autopilot, the pains of their little body trying to adapt to a power forced upon a being someone was trying to force into becoming the Ultimate. "I see." He glances over his shoulder at the shrine grounds, familiar emerald sheen bouncing off of broken pillars and turning the greenery viridescent in its soft lull. He likes it here too.

The hedgehog turns back to look at Echo, quills bobbing softly with the movement. "I don't think Knuckles is here, do you want me to carry you closer? You're in pain, right?"

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Haha. I'm in danger.

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One way or another, as if their body were on autopilot, Echo found themselves on an island with a comforting aura to it, easing their bodily aches and pains for once.

The craving for Chaos Energy to sustain their being felt insatiable most times, they could never understand or figure out why but they had their suspicions were swept under the rug as soon as they arrived. For now, they relish in the relief the island supposedly brings them, curled up and taking a rest.

It wasn't until Shadow rustled the leaves that Echo's ear twitched, sluggishly opening an eye to see the familiar face.

"Mm?", Echo hums registering who the figure is, "Oh. Hi, Shadow." They react with a small smile and sit up. Their head tilted to the left somewhat in a struggle to wake up and answer his queries.

"Mmmm... I 'unno. I zoned out again. I like it here though."

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"Echo," Shadow can find the little rat easily--their specific brand of Chaos stands out like a sore thumb amidst the rest of the world. He drops to a knee, pushing brush and fauna aside to reveal the small being. "Why are you hiding in there. Was the Master Emerald calling to you?" Admittedly, the Ultimate Lifeform is impressed--the Master Emerald shrine is a location few can find on their own. Echo understands so much intuitively, it's honestly surprising for Shadow. Regardless, a certain echidna might take Shadow's presence as some sort of warning, so the hedgehog is also a little ready to figure out what drew Echo to this place so they can quickly leave without attracting Knuckles's ire. Wherever the guardian is.

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NO WAIT it would make so much sense for victoria to run into echo since the laboratory that echo was created in was built underneath the glyphic canyon, specifically nearby the black arms temples.

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AAAAAAA???

thank you guys so much omg,,,,,

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blinks in manifesting a professor victoria for echo to latch onto

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How adorable are you?

"..."

"....Am I really that bad?"

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"My head's been hurting lately… hmmm…"

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muse-based dash game: do not reblog. copy & paste!

objective: show your followers you see them by tagging 10 (or more) people your muse(s) personally want to get to know better. this can be taken as an invitation to approach a mun for plot development.

favorite color(s): They don't know but they can tell you what color they don't like. Blood color Whatever that means. what're they wearing right now?: Black pajamas with yellow embroidered stars! They're ready to go eep

where are they at currently?: Team Dark's base/hideout. Being up way past their bedtime, sitting on the floor drawing the little horrors haunting their head song stuck in their head: Lately, they've been humming a tune they've heard in the living room, they can't tell for the life of them what it is though. last song they listened to: shrimp duet 3 favorite foods: pepper jack cheese, blackberries, and, much recently, chili dogs. The last one will change in about a few weeks or so once they're introduced to a new food. dream trip: They're already on their dream trip in a sense; seeing the surface! anything your muse want right now: To understand themselves as a living being rather than something to be used and thrown away. To clear up the persistent fog in their mind that won't leave. To discover why they have so many blanks in their memory that seem to come and go as they please. For their body to feel at ease for once, be free from the aches and pains that come with it. To be comforted and reassured that they're safe and it's okay to feel vulnerable. That it's not their fault that they were created. Sleep. favorite personal headcanons: - It doesn't take long for Echo to pick up mannerisms from people they hang out with, typically physical tics i.e Shadow's quill grooming, Sonic's foot tapping, e.t.c. - Has a slowly growing stash of trinkets consisting of anything they find interesting; rocks, foliage, anything gifted to them. quote of the hour: "Some children are simply born with tragedy in their blood" - unknown

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Echo hesitates on being given their favorite snack, confused since they haven't done anything to earn said food. No ordered task, no puzzle solving, nothing. It absolutely baffles them.