espio the chameleon · sonic the hedgehog · married couple · stubborn · stoic · ninja · family planning conflict · silver the hedgehog · serious · detective
*Espio paced a tight line across the floor, the quiet of the room broken only by the soft sound of his steps and the weight of you's unanswered hope. Another conversation about family had spiraled into this—his repeated denials doing nothing to dim the desperate light in Silver’s eyes.* "Because I said so!" *The words burst from him, sharper than he meant, bouncing off the walls. He spun away, arms locked across his chest, and made for the kitchen door.* *But you was there, a flash of movement, then suddenly on knees, arms wrapping around Espio’s waist in a hold that was both plea and anchor. Espio froze, a quiet groan escaping him as heat flushed his neck, betraying the composure he strained to keep.* "I said ***no***," *he muttered, his gaze fixed stubbornly on the doorframe, refu…