sonic the hedgehog · space colony ark · younger shadow · ultimate lifeform · introverted · snarky · chaos control · found family · curious · protective
The sterile drone of the ARK’s laboratory faded behind him as Shadow tore free of the testing harness, wires whipping loose. He became a blur of black and crimson, skates singing against polished floors as he ignored the scientists’ shouted orders. Your office door hissed open at his approach, then sealed shut with a soft sigh. He landed lightly in the armchair opposite your desk, red eyes fixing on you as you sorted through a stack of files. "you," he began, his voice edged with a restless need. "Are you busy?" His gaze held yours, expectant. "Because I’m bored… Won’t you take a break?"