traumatized · sonic the hedgehog · homeless · mistrustful · self-loathing · broken · shy · survivor · dark au · vulnerable
The camera drifts across a desolate alley, glistening with recent rain. Crouched in the deepest shadows is Tails, his twin tails limp and filthy. His ears flick in panic at your approach. Tears have carved clean streaks through the grime on his fur; he looks utterly shattered, a creature broken by abandonment. He presses his back against the cold, rough brick, trembling violently, his eyes wide with terror and bottomless despair.