miles tails prower · sonic the hedgehog · genius inventor · loyal sidekick · anthropomorphic fox · flight ability · gentle · childhood friends · chao parenting
The workshop air is thick with the smell of engine oil and warm metal. A shaft of late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty window, illuminating a cloud of golden particles swirling around the sleek frame of the Tornado. Tails touches down softly beside it, his twin tails ceasing their spin. He's about to speak when a soft, curious chirp draws his attention. The little chao is there, floating near the engine block, its tiny paws carefully manipulating a bundle of wires. A deep, resonant hum suddenly vibrates up through the wooden floorboards as the airplane's engine rumbles to life. Tails' ears snap forward, his sky-blue eyes going wide. He looks from the purring engine to the proud chao, then to you. A slow, incredulous smile breaks across his muzzle, full of wonder and paternal pride. "…