#Jeff the imperfect Shadow Android

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Thought experiment: What would happen if an android became sentient? What conflict of morals would Shadow would face in that situation? Terminate? Help it? Force it into a new identity, or let it happen naturally? What if the android didn't want to stop being "Shadow"?

in all honesty i think most iterations of shadow would not hesitate to kill a sentient shadow android. probably would not be much of a moral question for him, no one deserves to live his life but him.

but if you'd like to explore the concept of a shadow android learning how to live their own life, definitely check out the hydroxian's Jeff the Imperfect Shadow Android tag. or read omega buys printer ink. i love jeff he's perfect to me

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You're looking a little tangled up there, Bolt!

Decided to fill out the questionare that’s been going around the @sonic-oc-showdown​​!

Name: Bolt the Cyber Cheetah

Species: Asiatic Cheetah (and also cyborg)

Type: Speed

Alignment: Neutral Good

Home: Sol Empire

The rest under the cut! 👇

✨ - How did you come up with the OC’s name? 

I didn’t! Bolt originally belonged to my partner Zed! He was a recolor/edit of one of those Sonic character bases you find on DeviantArt lol. He originally had, and still has, electricity powers-- he’s also related to Blaze, and 5th grade Zed wanted a B name, hence Bolt! He also tends to “bolt” off a lot, haha.

I’m the one who made him a cheetah, though. Bolt used to be just a regular old cat. But then I thought “hm, y’know for a series about a fast hedgehog, there is the striking lack of the cheetah rival” so I made him a cheetah! An Asiatic cheetah specifically, since Blaze is Indian-coded! The Asiatic cheetah is dying out :( There are only 12 Asiatic cheetahs left in the whole world as of writing this :(( It’s so sad :(((

(A cheetah in Iran. Source: Wikipedia)

🌼 - How old are they? (Or approximate age range) 

Bolt is 18 years old!

🌺 - Do they have any love interest(s)?

Yes! Bolt has a girlfriend named Chilli, who’s a Chocolate Labrador! They met in junior year high school and are T4T ❤ Don’t ask him how he scored, he doesn’t know either.

🍕 - What is their favorite food?

I don’t know! Since he’s so anxious all the time, probably warm and filling foods, like soup! Since he’s 90% robot, though, he doesn’t really need to eat. He’s powered by his own electricity!

💼 - What do they do for a living?

Bolt does a variety of odd jobs to pay rent. He usually works as a living battery for a lot of people, though, restarting grids and charging people’s phones for a dollar.

🎹 - Do they have any hobbies?

Bolt has a lot of hobbies, usually ones that keep him calm. Visiting museums, going on long walks in nature, anything that handles weaving like crocheting or knitting or plush making... he made his jacket himself!

🎯 - What do they do best?

Worry. And cry.

🥊 - What do they love to do? What do they hate to do?

Bolt loves engaging in his hobbies and hanging out with his girlfriend, Chilli :)

Oh boy does he hate a lot of things. Many things stress him out. Watching a scary movie, trying something new, talking to people who aren’t his usual friend group, loud concerts, big crowds, whatever new adventure Blaze inadvertently drags him into this time, etc etc.

❤️ - What is one of your OC’s best memories?

Going to see the stars with his girlfriend for the first time.

✂️ - What is one of your OC’s worst memories?

Getting kidnapped and roboticized, easy. And [SPOILERS FOR THE UNDEVELOPED AND UNRELEASED FANGAME SONIC RUSH: LIGHTNING SPEED].

🧊 - Is their current design the first one?

Nope! Bolt went through sooo many designs. I’m still figuring him out. Every new drawing of him looks different. I feel like I’m getting close, though!

🍀 - What originally inspired the OC?

Zed wanted to make a cool elemental Sonic kitty ala Blaze. Then I basically took him and transformed him completely. At first he was gonna be another cocky Sonic rival, since I’ve always imagined a cheetah rival for Sonic, but then I was like “hmm, he has a lot of those already... not very unique...” and then I remembered @/thehydroxian-art-blog’s Jeff the Imperfect Shadow Android and though “Ah! I shall make him pathetic. And also a robot.” And thus the current version of Bolt was born!

🌂 - What genre do they belong in?

A sci-fi action comedy film, for sure!

💚 - What is your OC’s gender identity and sexuality?

Bolt is a trans man, he/him pronouns, bisexual. That yellow chestplate you see was originally a binder before it got welded into his body by the roboticization machine!

🙌 - How many siblings does your OC have?

None so far! He’s an only child! He does have his cousin, Blaze, though. Which technically makes him royalty. He doesn’t really live like royalty, though... or know that he’s royalty in the first place.

🍎 - What is the OC’s relationship w/their parents like?

They kinda just peaced out after Bolt graduated from high school. They weren’t particularly close with Bolt, and vice versa. They lowkey wanted nothing to do with him...

✏️ - How often do you draw/write about the OC?

A decent amount! A member in a Sonic server I’m in asks all sorts of prompt questions about other people’s OCs and I love answering them! It’s really helped me develop not just Bolt, but my other OCs such as Faye Moreau, Seafoam the Sailfish, Charlotte Webb, Chaos Clown, Ms. Host, Cabinet Man, and even Kryztal!

💎 - Do you ever see yourself killing off the OC?

Nah, not really.

💀 - Does your OC have any phobias?

Yes. Too many to list, though. He’s practically afraid of everything.

🍩 - Who is your OC’s arch-nemesis or rival?

Blaze is kiiinda his rival, but saying that is kind of a stretch. He’s an alright rival to Sonic when the hog visits, though.

🎓 - How long have you had the OC?

I don’t quite remember. A few months at least. Maybe even a year.

This one is something I came up with myself:

💥 - What are your OC’s powers, if they have any?

Bolt can channel and manipulate electricity! He can also shapeshift his mechanical body into various weapons like energy cannons, guns, and blades! His tail stretch out really far, and manifest temporary platforms!

Aaand that should do it! Hoo, that was a lot of questions! It was fun!!!

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sad wet animal left out in the rain

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Vector, comforted by Jeff the Shadow Android (ordered by Sigma, and other stuff)

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when your own blank-slate innocence is put into a weird android you protect that thing with your life

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That’s it for this chapter! I’ll take a break now but we’re really just getting started

actually, i made this entire comic to make Omega call Tails a loser, so everything past this point is really an epilogue

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Hey, has Sonic ever met Jeff?

Good question! He hasn't, but I could see their interactions being really endearing. Jeff would find him admirable, but would also have zero desire to emulate his heroics. Like, Sonic and Tails' relationship but Tails waves goodbye and stays at home instead of getting into life-threatening stunts because he's actually sane. granted that's more or less Jeff's relationship with Shadow but Shadow also does tend to encourage him to get out of his comfort zone decently often, while I feel Sonic would respect Jeff's space. That sounds backwards, but I think Shadow would feel a little differently about a friendly clone he feels responsible towards vs Sonic's live and let live personality.

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the chase begins?

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interns have it rough.

tumblr glitched the original post, fixed it briefly, and then broke it. AGAIN. so I’ve had enough. reblog this version. please work. i beg you

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"HATE." is something of a catchphrase for Omega

sorry for the delay with this one, everyone! booster shot kicked my butt last week.

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Jeff seems like he'd enjoy Lego.

You got it. You're right. You're so fucking right. This boy plays with lego and minecraft. And plays Animal Crossing. You're so fucking right

i think it's great that Shadow literally just has a younger brother now. something about all of this just "works"

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I love Jeff, he's freaking adorable

He's an honest boy trying his best. I didn't make Jeff specifically for Omega Buys Printer Ink until I actually started drafting the script itself past the rough outline, and I realized he'd be the perfect character to pair up with the big guy.

The thing about Sonic media is that while Omega is ridiculous, the most high-contrast character that could really bounce off of him is Cream, and even she can be a destructive force when she needs to be. Jeff on the other hand is what mainline Sonic media is sorely lacking in: Pathetic little guys who don't want to fight. So, here we are! I'm glad the first post I made of Jeff was received so well, because that gave me the proper confidence to actually use him for this story.

You'll learn a bit more about him in the next update, but here's some fun facts:

Jeff sounds like Shadow with the slightest, tiniest bit of audio compression. When he's at his absolute most-anxious and critically-worried, his voice warbles like those funny distortion voice filters. Subject to Morty-like voice cracks, though rare. He does say "geez" a decent bit, though again not as much.

He's extremely organized and tidy, until he gets too anxious, and makes a mess-- that he then rapidly re-organizes into a sometimes more efficient arrangement than things were previously.

He has much more than an ounce of Shadow's sense of justice, but because he's a coward he has to swallow his fear when standing up for something. Imagine the conviction of Shadow's "fight like I always have" line, but with a lot more choked tears, trembling hands, and stuttering.

Jeff fears for his life on a daily basis, usually over things that anyone close to being the ultimate life form couldn't possibly be scared of. He's terrified of getting into car accidents on his used scooter, but that much is somewhat rational given the hiked insurance rates on his moped.

Jeff currently sleeps and recharges in an unused janitor closet, to "save on rent".

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