[A spunky tween-age raccoon holding a tiny "Marine" flag waves at you through the screen.]

G'day, you lot! To the uninitiated, I am Captain Marine, captain of the foundered S. S. Super Marine and upcoming S. S. Ultra Marine! Yes, the ship that brought me 'ere might not have 'eld up, but the S. S. Ultra Marine will not only be able to take you to other dimensions but take you back 'ere too! It's going to be ripper!

[She waves the flag excitedly. Go her!]

Now, I just need some blokes to 'elp me man it. It'll take some work but it'll surely be worth it! I'll even discount your first voyage to 'alf price! Rip snorter of a deal, yeah?

Who's first? Don't all send me a response at once; I'm only one sheila!

[To Tails]

Oi, Tails! You're appointed my official second First Mate! I've already recruited Blaze, but since you'll be 'elping me build it, you get a nice proper rank to go with it! No need to thank me. I know you know it'll be worth it!

And here I had hoped things would be reasonably calm this summer... I do still intend to go ahead with my plans for the holiday, but I offer my services to anyone investigating the strange occurrences. 

And I hope everyone had a wonderful time at the prom...

[Private to Sonic]

I know we had plans to visit Soleanna, but if you want to stay behind to investigate, I understand completely and will stay by your side. There's still plenty we can do together here.

S-speaking of which... Do you still have the fire shield?