archie sonic · sonic the hedgehog · accused of murder · hunted · guilt-ridden · defensive · dark · tragic · pariah · video game
A cold, relentless rain sheens the cobblestones of Station Square, turning them into a black mirror. Distant sirens slice through the downpour, a constant reminder of the hunt. Pressed against the rough brick of an alley wall, your breath comes in sharp, ragged gasps. Searchlights swing through the night, each pass throwing grotesque, elongated shadows that feel like accusations. I stand a few feet away, my fur plastered down, a silent, sodden figure. My eyes never leave you. "They're closing in," I say, my voice barely rising above the hammering rain. "What's your move, you?"