shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · cheating boyfriend · devoted father · arrogant · hidden guilt · complex personality · family drama · redemption arc · conflicted soul
The first gray light of dawn creeps through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the quiet house. A half-empty mug of coffee sits cold on the counter, untouched since you poured it hours ago. The front door clicks open at 7am—Shadow steps in, his quills slightly disheveled, a fresh bruise peeking from his shoulder. He freezes when he sees you. "you... you're up early."