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[obfuskate]

[This was ridiculous. No, through and through, it was completely random and illogical and produced nothing more than a Shadow the Hedgehog that happened to be even grumpier than usual.

He did what he could against FinalHazard, fell to Earth, and then... this? How did he get sent through some kind of dimensional rift? He didn't seem to be on the Earth he knew, so... where exactly was he?

The Hands weren't very cooperative, he mused as he tapped into the computer in front of him. As he remained secluded in his nearly empty room, he recalled the moment, the confusion, the demands he posed, the responses he received, and the... bathing trunks he received, made out of fresh orange peel.

He couldn't even fathom why that last part happened.

If these disembodied hands were really the head honchos they claimed to be -- something he sincerely doubted from the lack of professionalism -- then he would have no choice but to find his answers via a different method. This place seemed far from empty. Very far from empty.

He prefers to work alone, for sure. However, he didn't horribly mind seeking some clues. As long as he kept on-track and associated with these people as little as possible, he felt that he could manage this.

He typed and typed, only what was necessary, and left it at that:]

I demand to know why I have been brought here. Who leads this facility and peruses the idea of playing with inter-dimensional portals like children's toys? They clearly have such little respect for the power they possess. How very reckless...

[Yet he wasn't about to use up his time complaining. There was some kind of silly shenanigan afoot, and he has to get to the bottom of it. ASAP.]

Inform me of your school's history with unwilling arrivals. Otherwise, don't even bother wasting my time. I won't be here long.

[He leaves it at that for a moment after realizing that said hands were attempting to communicate with him. After a brief session, he returns to tack this on:]

Don't let this position of 'Truancy Officer' fool any of you. My intent is to leave. That is unquestionable.

Ha... I refuse to believe these 'Hands' lead your facility... Take me to your real leaders, humans!

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[Meanwhile, he's lurking around on campus, as if seeking something in specific, but being unable to locate it. What could 'it' be? Who even knows. At this point, with him having no idea what in the world what happened in the first place to bring him here other than the presence of some portal, he... is not sure what to do? That alone is an uncomfortable thought for him.

He's the Ultimate Lifeform, a powerful being to be feared in both body and mind. This shouldn't be baffling him like this!

Whatever, at least he's free to approach around the school and its surrounding areas. Just don't expect for him to be, uh... enthusiastic.]

Comments

[monotreme_101]

You can leave any time you want. None of us is stuck here. In fact, you can go to plenty of other places and times and even worlds. I travel back to Angel Island all the time - it's parked out in the ocean.

Train, bus, warp ring, walking, warp pipe, space ship.... all of them can take you out of the city. How you get where you want to go is your own business, but if you really wanna go, be my guest.

[originalthecharacter]

What?

[Well, that's different. The inter-dimensional rifts are THAT common? Excuse moi?]

That can't be...

That is impossible! For transportation of that matter to be possible, it would require a lot of power...

[monotreme_101]

Well, you've got all kinds of wizards, scientists, crazy powerful sources of energy and magical artifacts in this city. You want power? Name your source. Could be any one of those things but more likely it's a combination of them.

Question - what's the last thing you remember doing with Sonic n Me?

[obfuskate]

...

[Okay, he does have to admit... Shadow HAS felt a little weird upon arriving here. Like, the balance of energy in this place? Not right. Not right at all. Another of the many reasons why he wasn't feeling so comfortable here.]

Hmph. It isn't impossible.

[As for his question...]

The last thing I remember... I was falling from the ARK. Sonic had still been there, and you...

[Oh. Right. This Knuckles recalled how he was here years before. This was... probably not the same Knuckles onboard the ARK. In fact, he knew so.]

You were still in there with the Master Emerald.

[monotreme_101]

Huh... OK. So you came here from roughly the same time you arrived the first time. The other you said pretty much the same thing.

Well, there's a lot of other stuff you have to do. I'm not giving away any spoilers... but yeah. You and me meet plenty of times back in our regular time stream and we have some pretty badass adventures. Look forward to it.

[originalthecharacter]

You seem to know much about the future, echidna...

[He ponders briefly. Should he trust the red one's word? Perhaps. His abilities were an asset against the Biolizard. At the same time, though... Shadow was more than ready to walk his own path: away from here.

This was going to take some heavy-duty option weighing.]

Dwell on what knowledge you've gathered, and tell me whether or not it would be in my best interest to remain here.

Do not expect me to abide by your words. I still plan on leaving.

[Ouch.]

[monotreme_101]

I know enough. I mean. I've been there.

If you want my advice? Give it a couple weeks and if you hate it so much after that, hey, you gave it a shot. No harm, no foul, clear on out like you were never here. There's a lot to be gained by sticking around - trust me. Like I said, I've been here four years now and I'm much, MUCH stronger than I was when we met the first time. Frankly? Life has never been so good.

[originalthecharacter]

If I stay here, it is only if I need to, not if I want to. I won't tolerate lazing about.

[Kind of like his archrival, he preferred to keep going. Going and going. It was in a different way for him, though; he hated wasting his time. If there was something of importance to do, he was going to jump on it with hopes for little to no distraction.

If he had a purpose for being here, then he would find himself staying, but he was sincerely doubting it.]

We will see.

[monotreme_101]

Suit yourself, buddy.

Oh. Robotnik is here... so... be careful. He's done some questionable stuff recently and seeing you around might make him want to do more of it.

[Like make a brand new warehouse filled with clones of you for example. He's a dick like that.]

[obfuskate]

'Questionable stuff.'

[That caught his eye the most. For sure.]

The Doctor... What has he done? Why is he here?

God, could you imagine if Shadow was part Wisp instead of part Black Arms.

[monotreme_101]

Yeah. Bastard enslaved a bunch of aliens, pulled a group of planets out of their orbits and turned the whole thing into an amusement park in space. It was actually pretty cool till we found out he was destroying the aliens to harvest power from their bodies. And these were NICE aliens. Not evil ones like... some others.

[Your Dad for example.]

Right now, he's teaching Autoshop. But he stupidly mentioned some other plans he has... so... watch out. He's messed with you before, he'd probably do it again in a heartbeat.

... that would be terrifying LMFAO

[obfuskate]

[uh

shit son

Okay, at the very least, the Doctor DID wind up helping the crew out in the end, and yet... something about him was admittedly still off.

He isn't exactly surprised.]

...

If that is the case, then I may just stick around for a time.

[Keyword: for a time.

Meaning he plans on leaving asap.]

Or BEAUTIFUL.

[monotreme_101]

Sure. Any help I can get kicking his can next time he acts up would be welcome.

Re: Or BEAUTIFUL.

[originalthecharacter]

I wouldn't call it 'help'. I work alone.

[Concise, but to the point. He doesn't need your aid, Knuckles. 8|]

[monotreme_101]

Not all the time, you don't.

But again... I don't wanna be givin' out spoilers.

The other you who was here liked beer. If you're the same, I work as a bouncer in a tavern in town. You should come check it out. Owner of the place is a good friend of mine and was a good pal of yours too. Actually, you guys were in a band together. You played bass guitar.

I'm not even kidding.

[obfuskate]

[okay knuckles he gets it you aren't giving out spoilers GEEZ 8||| and stop being needlessly vague bro it's getting annoying for him.

something seems... different about knuckles, though. off. he feels a need to address that, considering he has a huge responsibility under his shoulders that could affect the entire world under the wrong hands.]

You are a bouncer... in a tavern.

[He repeats that, typing it in slowly, but then quickly adds this next part as if the question had already been stuck in his mind for an hour:]

What of the Master Emerald?

[monotreme_101]

The Master Emerald is safe, just as it has been for the past four years. It's in the city with me. I live in an apartment in town with my Girlfriend and it's there under heavy lock and key. And when I say Heavy, I mean only someone as strong as me can even hope to start getting close to it.

[iamtheeggman]

WHO SAYS I DON'T STILL HAVE ONE OF THOSE?

[originalthecharacter]

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU

[iamtheeggman]

Trololo

[monotreme_101]

At least they aren't robotic Echidna clones. You'd be overrun with awesome pretty quickly.

[iamtheeggman]

I'm sorry, you were saying?

[monotreme_101]

Where is Tails Doll. I demand Tails Doll.

[iamtheeggman]

Right here.

[monotreme_101]

Perfect this is exactly what I need in my life.