And Here are some alt versions for you trans shadow enjoyers out there. Say ty to my RP partner who is literally shadow the hedgehog they're great I did this for YOU 🫵
Listen I think Natsu is feral as fuck like only partly cause he was raised by a dragon but also cause my dude is just fucking like that like even the other slayers are not that feral. Natsu got raised by a dragon who was doing dragon things and my guy said alright bet I’m a dragon now and went full on all fours bitting people growling on the playground feral
I really really wanna talk about this clip here, because I truly don't think people caught the subtlety of this scene's power.
Nine immediately going for the snarky comment, his usual demeanor to show off that he's cool, he's a loner, he doesn't need anyone.
However, when Sonic makes the correction, saying, "No, I-I mean, I always thought your extra tail was cool, but the metal ones? Man, you're amazing!", for a second you can see the genuine surprise on his face. He's so shocked that someone appreciates something that brought him so much misery that he literally does not know how to respond, responding with a nonchalant "Uhhh, sure..."
He's so surprised, but you can see the second he realizes he unmasked his uncaring nature, forcing himself back into his barricaded facade.
Maybe other people haven't caught it because it's so subtle, but as a person who had to barricade myself away like that,