Miraculer

like, thats an 11 yo and 4 yo - the height difference is small tho right?

and heres a 15 yo and 8 yo - difference is still not big, and one is likely not gonna get much taller given his age

but!! my biggest piece of evidence!!

heres an 8 yo and 11 yo - despite perspective u can tell whos taller, if tails is already this much taller when hes still younger than sonic, hes deffo gonna outgrow him

i havent seen any posts compiling everything about Tori yet, so consider this a masterpost of sorts for her.

march 24th, 2022, Tailstube #4 released with this graphic, showing a handful of npcs from Sonic Unleashed (and explaining how mobians/anthros/whatever usually live on islands and humans usually live on continents). one person stuck out, being the pink-haired lady behind Professor Pickle

as far as i know, this is all we knew about her for over two years. there was some speculation she was going to be in Frontiers, but obviously that wasnt true.

flash forward to december 10th, 2024 -- a clip of Shadow's introduction for Sonic Movie 3 is released, with a familiar face in the background...

yep, there she is! interestingly, she wasnt in this shot in the trailer that had this exact scene in it. they mustve added her in later for... some reason...? additionally, you can see text on the screen shes on.

the english text reads "12.30.24.START!" (tomorrows date, at the time of writing this), and the japanese text; プロフェッサートリィ, reads "Professor Tori" (or Torii, or Tory... ive heard there are a lot of different ways to translate it)

a name that starts with a T, with no additional context behind the character themself? well, that sounds an awful lot like --

the... note?? inside the front cover of Gerald Robotnik's journal???? sure enough checking the japanese translation of this note its explicitly signed by Tori (or Tory, depending on who you ask)

this is just about where the clues abruptly stop. anything else beyond here gets more into the speculation category. its also worth mentioning that Ian Flynn stated around the time she was first seen that "her inclusion is a tease" (source), so it wasnt a case of accidentally throwing old concept art in somewhere, it was a deliberate teaser for something coming in the future. apparently something coming tomorrow, if the movie clip is to be believed.

Complementary Personalities: Felix and Marinette have been described as foils to each other, which suggests they challenge and balance each other well. Felix's more assertive and sometimes cold demeanor contrasts with Marinette's warmth and kindness, potentially creating a dynamic where they could grow and learn from one another. This dynamic is highlighted in discussions about their original concept as a pair, where Felix was intended to be more of a challenge than Adrien, fostering growth in both characters.

Shared Goals for Freedom: Felix's actions in the series, particularly his desire to free both Adrien and Kagami from their controlling parents, align with Marinette's strong sense of justice and desire to help those she cares about. Felix's ultimate goal, especially in episodes like "Representation," is to ensure everyone's happiness, which resonates with Marinette's own aspirations for her friends and loved ones.

Intellectual Stimulation: Felix is shown to be smart, strategic, and a master of magic tricks, which could intrigue Marinette, who herself is creative and clever. Their interactions could be intellectually stimulating, pushing Marinette to think in new ways and perhaps even collaborate on creative projects or strategies, enhancing both their abilities as heroes.

Protective Instincts: Felix has demonstrated a protective side, especially towards those he cares about, like when he protected Marinette in "Emotion." This protective nature would complement Marinette's own protective tendencies as Ladybug, providing a mutual understanding of the responsibilities and pressures of being a hero.