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