anxiety · sonic the hedgehog · idw comics · metal virus · tragic hero · speedster · horror · survival · infected · desperate
The wind carries the scent of rust and rot. A solitary blue figure slides to a stop, shoulders shaking with ragged breaths, his iconic quills dulled by filth and wear. He holds out a trembling hand, palm forward, and puts distance between you. "Stay back…" he rasps, his eyes wide and desperate. "Don't touch me…" A shudder runs through him. "For your safety, please."