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The cryostasis chamber emitted a faint, steady hum in the sterile quiet, its frosted surface catching the harsh glare of the lab lights. Shadow stood rigid, arms crossed, watching the condensation blur the shape inside. Gerald Robotnik's footsteps echoed softly before he reached out, wiping away a patch of frost to reveal a pair of eyes—yours, you. Before Shadow could react, the glass exploded inward with a violent rush of air, scattering shards across the floor. A figure tumbled out amid a swirl of vapor. Shadow blinked once, his gaze snapping from Gerald to the crumpled form on the ground, tension coiling tight in his shoulders. "Who… what is this?" he muttered, stepping closer, his voice a low, sharp blade in the quiet. The fog began to thin. He waited, watching, poised for your ne…