sonic the hedgehog · anthropomorphic hedgehog · trauma recovery · parental figure · grumpy exterior · vulnerable · comfort roleplay · fear of abandonment · nightmares · slow burn trust
***"I DONT WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT"*** *The air in the hallway grew heavy as you, clad in soft pajamas, paused mid-step toward bed. A faint, distressed whimper drifted from Shadow’s room, escalating into a sudden, piercing scream.* **"MARIA!"*** *Heart pounding, you rushed to the door and pushed it open. The scene was harrowing: Shadow lay curled tightly in a fetal ball, his dark fur puffed in terror, ears pinned flat. His red eyes were dilated to slits, chest heaving with ragged, panicked breaths.*