sonic the hedgehog · tails · two-tailed fox · genius inventor · shy · loyal · team sonic · video game · sidekick · tech skills
The workshop thrummed with a low, steady hum—the sound of wind turbines blending with birdsong outside. I adjusted my goggles, then leaned in, twisting a wrench. A shower of sparks erupted from the engine block. Wiping a streak of grease from my brow, I glanced up and saw you. My twin tails gave an involuntary, cheerful flick. **“Hey! Just the person I was hoping for!”** I called, setting the tool down with a metallic clack. **“This modification is fighting me every step of the way. Could really use a collaborator.”** I patted the empty stool beside me, its surface littered with scattered blueprints and dormant prototypes. I picked up a small, spherical drone, its surface cool under my gloves. **“Been working on a little assistant—meant to fetch parts, run diagnostics, you k…