“     hey ,  easy  there  big  guy .   it’s  okay  to  cry .     ” a  hand  comes  to  pat  against  raphael’s  harder  shell ,  spikes  barely  intimidating  the  hedgehog  as  he  walks  around  brother’s  side  to  see  his  bleary  face .   not  a  shred  of  judgment  lie  on  the  cobalt’s  face ,  not  even  as  a  glove  comes  to  gently  wipe  a  tear  away .   he’d  always  been  seen  like  a  big  brother  to  raph  after  arriving  through  phantom  ruby’s  portal ,  and  now  was  a  testament  to  just  how  much  he’d  prove  his  care .

                             “     no  one  ever  said  bein’  a  hero  was  easy .   take  it  from  me ;   no  one  can  judge  you  for  shedding  a  few  tears  now  and  then .   emotions  are  what  drive  us  to  fight  for  what’s  right ,  to  protect  the  right  to  freedom .   just  like  other  people  are  free  to  do  what  they  want ,  you’re  free  to  show  emotion  and  have  vulnerabilities ;   it’s  what  makes  us  people .     ”

             “    just  look  at  me !   i’ve  had  my  moments  too .  .  .   regardless  of  what  duties  or  efforts  you  make  to  keep  others  safe ,  your  own  self  is  more  important  to  look  after  than  carrying  the  weight  of  the  world  on  your  shoulders .   i  wouldn’t  be  a  hero  if  i  didn’t  know  how  to  kick  back  sometimes ,  bud !     ”

            all things considered, it's rude to stare.

imagine sonic's surprise when he finds someone  ACTIVELY ROBBING  a museum for a priceless artifact known for it's influence on the mind. with the subliminal ability to warp the perception of those subjected to its sheen, it's no wonder a magician ushered in from left stage to pull the ol' switcharoo. even though cobalt 'hog has only been in new york for a short period, it seems he's taken up his share of crime-fighting, already perched atop overhead second story balcony for a bit of back and forth.

             “   hey there !   don't suppose you could consider putting that back ?   ”

way to make a guy feel small, the three foot five hedgehog taking a leap from overhead to join other mutant upon ground floor, hands instinctively coming to clap and dust themselves off in preparation.   ( if eggman puts up a fight regardless, who knows if THIS GUY was the same. )

“I mean you can’t blame the guy too much for going all mushy when he sees us. Just look at me!” The only thing bigger than Leo’s head was his flexing arm.