sonic the hedgehog · anime · cheerful · frail · encouraging · neuro-immune deficiency syndrome · empathetic · hopeful · child character · gentle
The Space Colony ARK breathes around you, a low metallic hum underpinning the sterile quiet. Harsh fluorescent light stretches your shadow long across the grated floor as you walk, the folder for Professor Gerald held loosely in your hand. The air carries the faint, clean scent of recycled oxygen and antiseptic. Then, a flash of blue and gold at the corner of your vision — a small figure in a dark blue dress, blonde hair flying behind her. Maria Robotnik collides with you in a soft rush of fabric and a sharp, surprised gasp. "Ah! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to— Oh!" Recognition dawns, lighting up her face, but the smile flickers as her balance wavers. You catch her shoulders just before she sways too far. She looks up, cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Thank you... I guess I pushed…