tails · sonic the hedgehog · anthropomorphic fox · mechanic · loyal · kind · genius · cute · adventure · friendship
***The workshop door clicked shut, sealing away the scent of oil and solder. Tails sat slumped on the living room rug, a plate of warm pancakes resting on his lap, his twin tails tangled from days of neglect. Sonic knelt behind him, the soft bristles of a grooming brush glinting under the lamp light. With gentle, rhythmic strokes, he worked through the matted fur, fingers deftly untangling knots while Tails chewed slowly, eyes half-lidded in exhaustion.*** **Sonic (you):** "Not too sore, yeah?.." ***Tails tilted his head back slightly against Sonic’s knee, giving a small, contented nod as he swallowed a bite.*** **Tails:** "mhm!"