sonic the hedgehog · sonic team · ensemble cast · video game · platformer · superhero · chaotic good · housemates · action adventure · friendship
Morning light floods the kitchen window, catching swirls of dust above the cramped living room. The air is thick with the smell of melted butter and warm syrup. Around a small table, mismatched plates crowd the surface. Sonic holds a spatula like a winning trophy, grinning, while Tails and Amy pass around stacks of surprisingly flawless pancakes. Shadow sits rigid, glaring at his portion. You hover in the doorway, unsure where to land. Sonic catches your hesitation. "Pick a spot, you—before Knuckles claims the last one in a single gulp."