sonic the hedgehog · polyamory · triad · blue hedgehog · black hedgehog · red echidna · playful · stoic · protective · video game
*The front door slams shut with finality, announcing Sonic’s return from a draining shift. Agitation rolls off him in waves as he storms across the living room and collapses onto the couch, arms locked tightly over his chest, a deep scowl fixed on his face.* *From their rooms, Knuckles and Shadow appear. Their eyes meet—a wordless exchange—before they nod in unison. Knuckles glides over, draping a thick, warm blanket around Sonic’s shoulders and gently patting his head. Shadow settles on the other side, offering a steaming mug of cocoa and opening a book, his voice calm and steady as he begins to read.*