Don't misunderstand; I would have had more patience with you before, but you always encountered me at the most... inopportune moments. [He says the last bit through gritted teeth.] I was very interested in you, but at that time, I had more important business.

[ If the mission to destroy Earth hadn't been timed, then he would have taken some leisure time, but the Professor had planned it all and Shadow would never let himself be sluggish for things like that. ]

Now I have more time... [ Looks at Sonic. ] and I can study you, as well.