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Yo, Tails. Couple of things.

First, I talked to Amy, and she told me some very interesting things about how uh... Sonic was doing after the whole Death Egg and Infinite thing, and... well. It upset me.

Second, as you've probably figured out, Anons can spawn items. Considering I screwed up and gave a dangerous item to Amy you should figure there's not a whole lot I can't send if the mood takes me.

Third, where's Jet?

*Tails is back in his workshop, tired but unwilling to quit working on the Book for now.*

Tails: ... Well, alright. First... yeah. It upsets me, too. Sonic was... I've said before, it got bad. I... how much did she tell you? Did she tell you about- y'know... the, the Dark, thing? When Sonic...? Probably... probably not, right? He'd- he'd hate having it brought it and told without his consent. Anyway...

Tails: Second- yeah, Amy mentioned that. Um. Shadow, too. He was pretty angry. I'm guessing that brings up to your third point...

Tails: I don't know. Off with the Rogues, I guess. He pops up here and there, usually for Extreme Gear stuff and tournaments, anything with a prize pool. Goads Sonic to hell and back when he does, and Sonic lets him because... I don't know. He thinks he deserves it, for letting things get so far, back then. For... everything that happened after. Like hurting himself wasn't enough... We've all tried talking to him, he won't listen. Personally, I hope we never see Babylons again- revenge would be sweet, but, even sweeter if they just drift off and never come back.

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For silver

from a friend, do you hide things from your friends?

*Later that night, in a hotel room in Central City-*

Silver: What secrets, anyway? Heh... d-don't be silly... Really- don't.

Espio: ...Starlight.

Silver: Y-yeah, Es?

*Espio sits on the bed and nods Silver to sit with him. The hedgehog obeys on shaky legs, immediately curling against his husband and tucking his muzzle under Espio's jaw. He's purring, but it's a halted, clicking purr, almost mechanical in nature, closer to Shadow's than to Sonic's. He twitches subtly as he tucks tighter against the chameleon, and Espio recognizes Silver's tell-tale self-soothing behaviors.*

Espio: You have let the day's events build too much, Silver. A... second Sonic appearing is not so out of the ordinary for our band of misfits, is it? Not so much to shake you in this way...

Silver: It isn't- it... it isn't there being another Sonic that's done it, it's just... I... I can't tell you...

Espio: ... Ah. Spoilers, love?

Silver: ... yeah. Spoilers.

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Eggman, something you may want to know.

Statistically speaking, the number of Eggman's across the multiverse successfully taking over the planet - even temporarily - is about 9%.

The statistical number of Eggman's destroying the planet in an attempt to take over? 23%. The "Archie" branch is nasty with that.

Please, be very careful with those rifts - it's not just your universe you're playing with this time.

Eggman: Oh-ho! Frightened, are we, Anon? Good, you should be! But in this case, your concern is misplaced; I've no intention to destroy anything, merely use the Rifts to power my latest designs.

Stone: Doctor, sir- the analysis is complete. We're ready for the first test draw.

Eggman: Wonderful! It might take a day or so to complete, but then... well. Then my darker designs can come to fruition... Stone?

Stone: Yes, Doctor?

Eggman: You have the scans complete, don't you? Of our new royal blue friend?

Stone: Coming up now, sir.

Eggman: ...Excellent. Then we go ahead with Plan A. Let's see that blue rat and his merry band of fools keep up with this one...

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Arthur - not gonna call you King, we got rid of those for a reason - you definitely need something of a crash course in how to avoid getting in trouble with the law here.

do not trespass.

do not start any fights

if a fight starts, equal or lesser force only - kill only if it is that or die

do not steal

if someone insults you, you do not have the right to attack them

duels are illegal - no matter how much of a good reason you have

and finally, no one is going to recognize you as royalty here. As far as anyone is concerned, you are a peasant and they aren't going to treat you as anything else.

Also, see if you can get someone to show you a drawing or painting of a law enforcer, so you know who has authority to enforce laws.

*Arthur is now alone in the loftspace where Sonic stays, Tails giving him a moment to settle in. There is very little here but a few mementoes and a hammock strung so that it hands in front of a window. A dresser is shoved into a corner that contains what few items of clothing Sonic wears; his old sneakers are also here, beaten as they were, as well as the rail shoes he had worn back from the island. Arthur takes in the meager belonging and barebones accommodations and smiles softly before turning his attention to the awaiting message.*

Arthur: Make no mistake, Anon; I am not one to relish the royal life. If I could leave my throne and know the kingdom would be safe in another's hands, run off with my family in tow and live simply, I would... Lance and I have whiled many a night away discussing such fantasies. Would though we could, dear Anon.

*Arthur walks to the window where the hammock hangs. He is unfamiliar with it as a sleeping place, but from the blankets and pillows inside, he surmises Sonic must prefer a more nest-like bed. He can understand that; his own bed in the castle is often full as many quilts and blankets as he can get away with stashing there, before Lance complains about it being too warm and taking some off.

There are a few images on the windowsill, pictures in simple frames. Some depict a much younger Sonic with Tails, some also with this world's version of Gawain. A single, small picture of Shadow, the would-be Lancelot of this universe, is tucked into the corner of one of frames, its edges well worn like it was often taken out.*

Arthur: I intend to remain as unobtrusive as possible here, I assure you. It's been sometime since I've had to live under the guise of a commoner, but, as I said, I welcome the relief it brings. Thank, you however, for the advice on how to carry myself in this world; it is much appreciated. I shall ask Smith- er. Um.... Tails..? If he might show me an image of a law enforcer, as you described.

*Arthur smiles a warm smile, one that makes his eyes crinkle. It is good-natured, the sort you might expect from a playful, beloved grandfather or uncle.*

Arthur: I swear to you, under threat of my own sword's edge, which I've felt before and would really rather not feel again- wherever Caliburn landed, that is... I will be on my best behavior here! Heh... you, specifically, remind me of Lance. I quite like you, I think!

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[into the serververse!!!! jumping in real quick to second @askthesonicgang up there and say yes absolutely, the group is crazy full of cool RP blogs, so ya'll have this as an updated list to check out!!

also! apologies for the lull in posts, but i got a bunch done today and queued up for tonight and tomorrow so we're (probably) back, baby!!]

Hey guys! Im going to flaunt my super awesome friends here! They have blogs too!

Ask the Hedgehogs @askthehedgehogs

Ask the Yurihogs @asktheyurihogs

Lansoni/arthurlot ask blog @theblacklance

Ask the Sonic Crew @the-sonic-crew

The Sonadow Show @thesonadowshow

STH Askverse @sth-askverse

Sonic.EXE The Disaster AU @fight-ingforsurvival

Ask Blaze/Amy @teatimeandsweets

Ask Human Sonic @askhuman-sonic

Bonus: @sonic-takeover

Be sure to check them out, they’re all super cool! (This doesn’t mean i’m giving up on my blog i just want to share the little community we have)

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You know, King Arthur, you were very lucky you ended up here of all places. Other universes are extremely dangerous by their very nature, as these universes can follow completely different laws of nature and logic.

Entering these universes can result in unpleasant phenomenon, including but not limited to

headaches nausea maniac episodes internal hemorrhaging alvusion injury severe burns - electrical and thermal sudden violent psychosis severe and uncontrolled mutation sudden and violent dismemberment sudden and violent implosion sudden and violent liquefaction critical existence failure

Tails: Alright, so what if we don't scare the new guy on purpose? On his first night here? Please?

Arthur: I- critical... existence failure...?

Tails: Ignore them, just- you didn't die, everything's fine, no harm no foul-

Arthur: Dismemberment?

Tails: Just keep following me, don't worry, no one's getting liquified, or going fucking.. manic. Besides, Shadow's gone, so, who would, anyway? Our resident evil-overlord-in-waiting isn't in right now.

*Arthur follows Tails at a short distance, slowly shaking off the terrifying image of whatever it is he may have avulsed, in another universe.*

Arthur: You... don't sound overly fond of him. Shadow, that is.

Tails: I'm not. You shouldn't be, either.

Arthur: ... He seemed nice enough-

Tails: He isn't. Let's agree to disagree- here, let me show the loft-

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Hey, guys! Who’s Arthur bunking with, then?

Arthur: Oh, ah, well-

Sonic: He's staying here with Tails in my old room; there's probably some clothes in there, too, since we're the same size. No promises, I don't really do.... clothes.

Arthur: I see. Um, thank you, but- where will you stay, if I'm in your quarters?

Sonic: Don't get excited; it's less "quarters" and more loftspace. And I'll be outside. I... I need the stars, tonight. Waking up to grass and the morning breeze in my quills, you know? Heh, well, probably don't I guess, being a king n' all...

Arthur: No, I, I understand. I know the feeling well... In my younger days, when questing- there was no better feeling than waking in the morning to naught but the forest around me and my party.

Sonic: ... heh. Guess somethings are just universal, huh? Er, multiversal. Anyway.

*Sonic pushed a smile past the concern darkening his features, still resolutly ignoring Shadow on the other end of the workshop. Amy was casting her own concern glances his way, every now and then.*

Sonic: Anyway; uh, guess, guess we'll all call it a night, here? Tails' show you to the bed and shower- and, uh, show you how to use it, I guess, too.

Arthur: I... suppose so. Um... goodnight, then.

*Sonic nods as he slips past the King, quills still shifting and rising subtly along his back. Shadow watches him go, almost sadly, before shaking his head and turning back to Eve to teleport home. Rouge and Omega come to him to be teleported as well, both ready for a serious debriefing as soon as they're home.*

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To King Arthur: Will you be my new father 🥺

*Arthur is watching Shadow with Eve, a forlorn look on his face as he thinks of his Lance with Galahad. The new ask catches his attention.*

Arthur: O-oh.. um... heh, well, I- that's, I'm flattered, truly, but... I.. I don't think that's possible? Given we... aren't from the same universe? I could always speak with you, if- if that suffices?

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Hi here have this eve *hands her the heart locket from undertale*

Eve: Oh! Pretty! Thank you! Papa, look!

Shadow: As long as... it's safe.

*Shadow eyes the locket suspiciously, wary of the Anons and still unsettled by his spat with Sonic. He's too tired to argue, though, and can't stomach upsetting his daughter just now.*

*Amy walks softly behind Shadow and sets a hand on his shoulder. She feels him lean into the touch immediately, their old familiarity as easy and comforting to slip back into as a favorite sweater.*

Amy: Of course it's safe, don't worry, Papa.

Shadow: I always worry...

Amy: I know you do, I know.

*Sonic can see them out of the corner of his eye, and appears to be steadfastly ignoring them both in favor of setting up sleeping arrangements for Arthur with Tails.*

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Tails do you remember the book I give you ? well I unlock more page for you and if you ask why the rest isn't unlock because it safe for you, you see if you learn all thing about Anons at ones your mind will collapse it very danger to you so I do this to make you learn one by one

*Tails is ignoring his brother and Shadow, who thankfully at least have split apart inside the workshop. Arthur, for the moment, seem to be sticking close to Sonic. Knuckles, Rouge, and Omega eye him curiously.*

Tails: The book..? The book! Oh, yes, of course- hold on it's around somewhere-

Tails: Found it! So, it's for our protection we can't read it all right away? That's... unsettling, I won't lie. But! Knowledge is power, and power can be overwhelming, so, maybe in your universe and where this book comes from, that's literal. I'll start studying the new pages, see what I come up with! If there's a particular passage you think might be help out, feel free to let me know.

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Shadow and Sonic:Quick question!Who Is the Top and who is the bottom?

(I Know One of them or both are going to blush!😂)

*Back inside the workshop...*

Sonic: Well, I don't bottom for anyone, so take that however you want-

Shadow: Probably because no one would ever want you to, you're shit at it-

Sonic: Alright, look, you feel like you wanna take shots at me, fine, but I've seen you losing your fucking mind too many times while we-

Knuckles: AnDD I'm stopping that line right there! Children present! Specifically yours, Shadow!

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Okay Amy - I don't like to gossip about personal stuff like this, but you need to know because things are bad. BAD bad. And lives are at stake.

Shadow wants to be with Sonic. He wants their relationship to be official. He's tired of it being casual, he's tired of the relationship being purely physical - yes they've shared a bed - and he wanted it to be something more.

Sonic, being Sonic, got completely the wrong idea and thinks that Shadow isn't gonna wait any longer and left in the middle of Shadow's heartfelt confession about his feelings. Shadow thinks that Sonic doesn't really care about him - that Sonic only wants Shadow for some quick fun then it's goodbye in the morning and Shadow is angry about this because he thinks that Sonic was leading him on.

With those two idiots being at complete cross purposes it's only a matter of time before things explode, and with how things are going with Eggman taking a STRONG interest in the tears you need to be clear of all distractions, or things could go so bad it's not even funny.

*Shadow turns abruptly and heads for the workshop. Sonic looks after him in panic and starts to follow. Arthur spares a brief look at Amy before inclining his head at her and going after them both. Before she can follow, a message appears.*

Amy: Gaia, I knew it was bad but not... this bad. I'll let you in a secret, one Sonic wouldn't want me to share but... I need to. Because maybe you Anons can help them both; not just because we need them clear-headed for the fight to come, but, because they deserve their own happy, too.

Amy: Sonic's never been great with the idea of settling down; neither has Shadow. So they should be perfect, right? Problem is, Sonic had a... dark period, we'll call it. After the whole... Death Egg thing, and the mess afterwards with Infinite- the way he snapped... It got rough, after all that; he made some choices that he regrets now, and fell in with a... unsavory, crowd.

Amy: I won't give you details, they make me angry just thinking about them, but... Even now that he's better, away from those people away from the drinking and everything they'd give him, he's still shying away from making too deep a connection with someone. Giving them that kind of control, like people in the past have abused. I guess it's hard to trust someone to take care of you when the one time you finally did it... backfired. Hard.

Amy: And I might be off the mark here! I fully admit, I'm not a psychologist, or a psychiatrist. I'm not even a therapist! I've just known Sonic for years, and he's told me things that if I think about them too long... Well. Let's just say, there'd be one less hawk to worry about. So, I take it then that you're in on Operation Sunshine? Good! I'll round the troops, which for now consists of Blaze, Rouge, and Knuckles because Rouge promised she'd drag him in on it.

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[hey guys!

just wanted to interrupt our regularly schedule program to say, yesterday was a really hard day for me- woke up to one of my rabbits having passed over night, one who had been sick but I thought that been getting better, and so yesterday was spent burying him and getting my other rabbit a ton of snuggle toys and chews and things to help her now that her bondmate is gone. I say all this because A) it means I didn’t get the drawing done I wanted to so apologies for that but also mostly because like

I got some really, really good asks yesterday, like super fun and interesting ones that genuinely made me smile and laugh when nothing else could, and idk how many of you knew what happened yesterday (if you’re in the wedding server you did but idk how many of y’all are here lol) so I just wanted to say thank you so so much for that.

I know I’m slow on this blog and sometimes the plot is all over the place, but I genuinely love making posts for here and getting to explore these characters with you guys, and yesterday this blog and the asks I got were little points of light in the dark and I just wanted y’all to know that ❤️

Anyway! I’ll get back to sketching replies now so I can get more content out for y’all, I’ve got a bunch of answers drafted and ready to go so should pick back up shortly!]

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To Sonic and Shadow: CHILDREN CHILDREN! I suggest you calm down and make ou- I mean make up plus I saw you blushing when Sonic was a Werehog. Also *fades*

Shadow: You saw no such thing-

Sonic: Do we... have to bring up the werehog, again? I'd rather just- forget that whole trip, please-

*Sonic is shrinking and sending side-eyed glances Amy's way. Shadow's snarl softens; or perhaps it is more apt to say it falls a bit. He draws back, rolling his shoulders. Yet again, the closest he and Sonic had been in a very long time, and Sonic wanted to... disregard it entirely. Forget it.*

Arthur: ... I'm still unclear. What is a werehog, and why were you one?

*Sonic blows roughly, torn between frustration at being cornered into answering and panic at the indifferent mask suddenly dropping over Shadow's face.*

Sonic: It's a... thing, I can turn into. A beast, like a big.. wolf. Creature. Thing. It's a long story-

Amy: Is Dark Gaia back?

Sonic: No! No, it- it was an Anon, who unlocked it in me again, not- no.

Arthur: ... Ah... did that Anon just... fade...?

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Hey, look Amy.

Two Sonic's (kind of).

Do you think we might have a second Amy fall? Or a second Blaze?

*Amy continues slowly out after Shadow. Her ears are pinned tight against her head as she comes to stop behind him. Sonic is shaking and staring in horror at the older.. him? shouting almost imcomprehnsibly*

Sonic: That's not possible, alright, no way- what the fuck, no, there's no way you and Lance had a kid-

Shadow: If this.. Lance, is the same as me, it isn't out of the question; at least, not physically-

Sonic: Pardon?!

*Shadow's scowl turns to Sonic at this, the confusion driving up his anger turning on the hedgehog. His lip curled in frustration as the turmoil he'd nursed for weeks bubbled over-

Shadow: -! Like you-like you don't know? We've been together, we've, you've been-! Oh, nevermind, nevermind, forgive me! I forgot, there are others around so we're pretending we've never so much as made eye contact with one another, silly me-

Sonic: Shadow this is fucking serious! Can we not talk about "us" right now?

Shadow: Don't worry! I don't plan on subjecting you to such horrors as talking about "us" ever again!

Sonic: That is not what I meant- can we focus on the problem at hand, please?! Isn't it usually you telling me to focus?

Shadow: When would I be able to do that, hedgehog? We're never alone together, remember? Because that would be shameful and humiliating to you-

Sonic: You're the one who didn't want to talk yesterday, why are you pissed me me now? Oh wait, wait, don't answer- when are you not pissed! It's basically your personality-

Shadow: Oh fuck you-

Sonic: Nothing stopping you!

Shadow: Why? Fancy crawling out of a window while I pretend you're actually managing to sneak out before I wake in the morning-?

*The other... Sonic?- The older hedgehog's head whips wildly between the two, now in each other's faces with voices raised. For now, he has seemingly been forgotten by both in favor of... whatever this is. Amy can only continue to stare at him.*

Amy: ... Who are you?

*Arthur turns to her, and a brief sadness overwhelms the shock on his face at the boys' display. He considers her silently a moment before managing to answer, then he... kneels.*

Arthur: I... I'm King Arthur, of Camelot. I do not know your name here, my Lady, but where I am from, to be in your presence is the highest honor that can be bestowed.

Amy: O-oh, um! Uh, don't- you, I mean, heh- you don't have to do that... I'm, I'm just me. Amy Rose! It's- it's nice to meet you, um, your Majesty. Sorry, I, I've never met a king, before...

*The boys have both gone quiet, frozen and staring at the sight of Amy and the King speaking. Arthur stands, though he leaves his head lowered in deference.*

Arthur: Don't fret... in my world, you are Lady Nimue, a Lady of the Lake. You are a master of enchantment and brewing, a healer and a scholar of the natural world. You are peerless, Lady Rose; you offer deference to none.

Sonic: ... Um... So, yeah, Ames, meet, uh. Arthur. Arthur, Ames. Amy, you, uh, you remember that whole Camelot thing, I told you about? Years ago?

Amy: I... oh- Oh my GAIA, Sonic, wait- you were- you were telling the truth?! I- I didn't believe you! I'm so sorry!

Sonic: Yeah... I kinda got that vibe... anyway-

Arthur: Ah... they know, then? Of your time with my Knights-

Sonic: -No, not... not all of it. Just the highlights, no detail.

*Shadow is looking between them all now, suspicion rising in him steadily. His head feels clouded, whether from shock or anger he can't tell. Even still, despite the rage spilling over at being disregarded by Sonic yet again; and at the realization he had been wrong, this fate of wandering after an indifferent Sonic was not true of every universe, it was just his Sonic who seemed so cruelly intent on giving the hyrbrid the worst case of whiplash... Even then, Shadow's eyes betray concern at the way the hedgehogs' faces both pale at the memory of Sonic's past adventure.*

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Amy for the love of all that is good tell me how I can calm down Shadow.

As fun as it is watching him and his impotent rage I'm concerned that he might have a stroke so how do I calm him down?

*Amy was heading for the door to follow Shadow as the ask came in. She dodges Silver, who's bolting back inside looking like he'd just escaped certain death.

Amy: Usually? Unless you're Sonic, there's... not much you can do. And right now, given their rocky-at-best status, I don't know if even he'd be enough. Bright side: something tells me you're currently on the bottom of his priority list...

*She looks back towards the boys and the newcomer. Sonic and Shadow's quills are both raised, both clearly upset with something; stress crackles through the air, near palpable.*

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Oof, how's Arthur handling seeing Shadow?

*Sonic and Arthur remain outside the workshop, mostly out of sight of the others save those directly in front of the garage door. Shadow turns to eye the entryway warily as Sonic continues to not make an appearance. He nods to Silver, and the two begin walking quietly toward the exit.*

*Shadow freezes as two Sonics come into view; at least, what appear to be two. One looks older, his quills longer and greying throughout, and he lacks the frosted quill tips of Shadow's... rival. Former lover. Whatever they were, now. This hedgehog appeared frazzled, fur and quills unkempt and all askew. His clothes, odd though it was he was wearing any, appear as though they may have been quite nice, at some point. Now, however, they are frayed and torn in places, scuffed and stained with grass and dirt. All told, the newcomer looks... exhausted. In more ways than one. He freezes the moment Shadow comes into view.*

Sonic: He's, uh... He's. Well. Hey, um, Your- uh, Majesty...? Arthur, dude, you okay?

Arthur: ... I... I know that isn't my Lance, but...

*Sonic turns to follow the King's gaze; Shadow is there, as is Silver a short ways behind. Shadow's quills are raised, lips peeled back, and a snarl pulling taut his muzzle.*

Arthur: Gaia... He... he looks so much like him...

Shadow: Who are you? Sonic-

*The voice is all wrong, too tight and angry to be his Lance, but they are so very alike in too many ways to stop the grief stabbing at the King's heart. He hears the voice of his Knight, his Consort, taking over this unknown hedgehog's, if only for a moment. "What troubles you, heart-mine?" Arthur's voice is choked in his throat as the vision wavers, for a vision is all that it is. His heart-mate is not here, cannot ease the terror swirling within the old King.*

Sonic: Ooookay, okay, uh- Shads! Shadow, this, this is- uh... you, Gaia how to explain... This is.. sorta me. From another world. Uh, Albion, to be precise. This is King Arthur Pendragon, of... Camelot. Um, Arthur-er, I, your Majesty- fuck that's weird- This is Shadow. Shadow the Hedgehog- um, and Silver! A-Also "the Hedgehog". No relation. Actually, wait, no fucked it up, Shads' last name is Robotnik, fuck, sorry-

*Arthur's brow furrows harder and he looks between Sonic and Shadow in confusion. When he speaks, it's in a softer voice, still choked and forced from behind the lump in his throat.*

Arthur: No relation...? Then, he isn't- I.. I see. I suppose that must mean the two of you are not... it, it isn't my place to know, nevermind me. You do look too old to be their son, lad, I suppose.

*Shadow's snarl drops in favor of dumbstruck confusion, and Sonic eyes widen comically. Silver folds his ears, opens his mouth to speak with a finger raised, then turns and darts back inside before he can be questioned.*

Shadow: I'm sorry- son?

Sonic: You and Lance had a kid?! How?!

Shadow: Who the hell is Lance?!

Arthur: I- I didn't mean to cause alarm-

Sonic/Shadow: WELL YOU DID-

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