[ That smile was gone as soon as the word `disgust` pours through Shadow's lips. That didn't work at all. In fact, the hedgehog is still just as distraught as he was before. Sonic bit down on his bottom lip, taking a step forward. He was not about to just give up on him! ]

Shads, come on. What kinda planet are you on? What have I gotta do to prove it?

[ It's upsetting, really! He doesn't like seeing his friends upset. He reached a hand out, wanting to just... touch him, make him feel better. He's his rival and he aggravates him sometimes, a mutual feeling, yet he cares for him genuinely. He's still his friend. There is no denying that.

Yet that hand sagged back down. His heart dropped. He wasn't going to stop until Shadow got him here, but... man, this sucked. ]

You've gotta remember... you know, the time-eating thing Eggy sent on us? That thing's gotta have something to do with this! I was kickin' it up, you know, with little me! Remember?

[ He exhaled, fists closing again. Come on, Shadow. Come on. ]