[ Shadow didn't bother turning to face Sonic, instead he kept his arms folded and his gaze stuck on the warp ring. However, he did speak, as he did consider the hedgehog worth talking to... He still didn't deny his absolute interest in his rival, despite their differences and perspectives on things. ]

If it were you instead of me, would you go through the ring without hesitation? Would you think me a fool for resisting?

[ It was almost rhetorical, almost like he was talking to himself when he spoke. Obviously he was thinking himself ridiculous for being unable to take a step forward. But his new outlook on things made going back to the ARK all the more difficult. It had been so easy when he only dreamt of killing everyone in revenge, but now... ]