#gogoba village

Oh is he now. Figures y'all couldn't wait for me to get back in my own time. *He takes off his hat to smooth back his fur underneath and put his hat back on* ..... I guess there's no hidin' from it, is there..

Fang!! *Sonic zips ahead of him, Bean, and Bark, standing in their way* Hey! Your daughter wrote you back!

*Bark and Bean both turn to stare at Fang. Clearly they didn't know about the letter*

*Fang glares at Sonic, embarrassed* Don't you go hollerin' 'bout my personal business, ya varmint!! These two mooks think I gone and gave up hope a long time since.

But Fangalangadingdong, she never writes back! You gotta go see!

*Bark nods enthusiastically*

... What..? *Fang looks at them, confused* But y'all told me to give up on this whole father thing. Why're y'all wantin' me to..?

*Bark gives him a look*

*Fang throws his hands up in the air* Alright alright, I'll go... Get told to skidaddle.

She might not say that though. *Bean is quieter now. He's hanging off one of Bark's biceps* I know we told you to stop trying before, but that's 'cause you were crying and we wanted you to feel better. We thought.... That was probably the best thing to do. But this is different!! She actually wrote back this time!!

*Bark nods, pointing at Bean with his free hand to make a point of agreeing with him*

.... Ya really think so, kid?

*They both nod*

........ Aw what the heck. Fine. Let's head on back now. And you. *He turns to Sonic, who was giving them their space. Fang points at him, making him put his hands up instinctively* .... Thank you.

Oh! Uh... Sure!! Want me to lead you back?

Naw. We know the way. You just uh... You go an' tell that girl, uh... Amy Rose. Tell her I thank her kindly.

Right! Hey handsome! Catch! *She tosses the phone in Shadow's direction but it's intercepted by Tails* Ugh!

Sorry Rouge! Sonic, I got your- AAH! *Amy sends a badnik flying, straight into Tails. The phone goes soaring*

Oops! Sorry Tails!! Are you okay??

I'm fine, but the phone!

*Amy runs to grab it. A badnik has it in its claws and it's flying toward the giant robot* No!!

No no no no no!!

It's drawn in my "cat" style. The characters are quadrapedal and have cat body-style, but are still their respective animals (hedgehog, echidna, fox, badger etc).

Also Metal Sonic for good measure :3

*Sticks is covered in mud and leaves, hiding in the bushes with a similarly decorated Knuckles and Omega. They're just outside of Gogoba Village, watching to see if any gogobas fall into their traps. Sticks takes your drawing, squinting at it* Aaagh, I knew there were alternate universes.. Ya never know with these things what it'll look like... But this is a fascinatin' concept. *She keeps staring at the drawing, her tail wagging*

*Knuckles whispers to her* Badger. Your tail is disruptive to the leaf litter. You will give away our location.

Yeaahh. Hey Knucks, what'd'ya think of this drawin'? *She shows it to him. He makes a face*

Why do we fight? Is this a premonition?

Oh shoot, maybe. Good thinkin'. But ain't it kinda hot?

No. The weather has been quite mild this morning. Early hours tend to be colder.

..... Sometimes I forget what a meathead you are, Knuckles. But ya always find a way to remind me, don't'cha.

*Metal Sonic is studying your drawing of him while Amy is straightening her quills* This is very good. I was unaware that I was a topic of artistic inspiration. I am grateful, thank you.

Oh did someone draw you, baby?

Yes. *He walks over and shows her. She squeals, almost burning herself in her iron*

Oooohhhhh honey it's so cuutttee!! Oh, I love it! I need it in wallet size! Look at your sparkly eyes, aww..

-🖤

Lots of confidence, darling~ Self hate has no place here or anywhere <3

..... Sonic, um...

*Sonic is staring, frozen* ....yeah?

...why are you so set on hiding this? It's.. just saying you appreciate me. Which.. I appreciate you, too. You're important to me. But you're still a moron who's making a big deal over nothing. *He tosses the phone back to him* glad to know I'm not the only one who cares.

*Sonic catches the phone* I.. uh.... Really? You're not uh... Uncomfortable?

...no. you'll have to try harder if you want to throw me off.

..heh! I'll do my best. *Grin*

*In the little manipulative haven of Gogoba Village, a giant robot is stomping around trying to step on people. Everyone heard the stomping and came as quickly as they could, though they're now reluctant because.. well it's Gogoba Village*

Oh jeez... Couldn't Eggface have attacked literally anywhere else?

Maybe we just don't talk to them?

I wish it were that easy. Come on, gang. Let's save them yet again. Even if they don't deserve it.

*Amy whacks a badnik with her hammer and starts running at the giant robot* Sonic, be nice. They're our neighbors, we don't get to choose them.

You said that right.

Sonic! *Shadow zips over on his air shoes* I'm here.

Oh, finally! Help me take this thing down, will ya?

Hm. *He nods and they start to move toward it, but a voice rings out among the din*

"Did somebody lose a phone? Oh jeez.. I sure hope it's no trouble I found it. I have such a bad habit of breaking things." *It's a Gogoba*

Oh. Oh shit. Uh NO, THATS-

Oh, me me me! Give it here! *The gogoba tosses it carelessly toward Silver*

"Oops. Sorry I'm so clumsy. I have pretty bad arthritis, but I don't mind exacerbating it just this once, since you asked so nicely."

*Silver manages to catch it with his telekinesis, but Sticks jumps over him and grabs it*

Thanks! Now I can practice my throws.

First, big robot, i adore you.

Second, Shadow… ignoring the screenshot, how do you feel about Sonic?

-💫

Girl sammmeee, this is nice. Too bad I'll probably get blown up after this..

Baby no. Just go home, we'll hang out later.

I mean.. I'm supposed to destroy the village...

Oh sweetie... This village is worse off as it is. You're fine.

-💤

*Shadow scoops her up into his arms, holding her close* Shh.. you're okay, kiddo.

Shads.. give me the phone..

..... Hmh. Hiding things from me now? *He looks down at it, reading the screenshot*

SHADOW

What's in the phone?

It's basically a confession in their own... Stingy way.

Ooooh girlll the tea is hot