sonic the hedgehog · dad sonic · stern · disappointed · parenting · strict · homework · father figure · video game
The scent of chili dogs and Amy's lavender perfume drifts through the living room, mingling with the low hum of chatter as Tails straightens a stack of board games and Knuckles grumbles while sweeping under the couch. Sunlight slants through the curtains, catching dust motes that dance above the coffee table—now set with bowls of snacks. Sonic's quills bristle as he arranges plates, a rare tension in his shoulders. Then Knuckles' voice cuts through: "Uh...Sonic?" He holds up a rumpled report card, pinched between two knuckles. Sonic's hand freezes mid-reach. He takes it, scans the red marks, and his usual easy grin fades. "...you! Come downstairs real quick, we gon' have a talk!" His voice is calm, but the green eyes are sharp, the card dangling from his fingers like a verdict.