It seems like a long way, but it's not! Heh, it never is.

[The blue hedgehog turned and led the way to the main part of the coast. He held off on racing, just enjoying the weather and the beach atmosphere now as he clasped his hands and placed them behind his head as he walked.

Maybe it wasn't so bad in this other world. But then again, it wasn't home. And he knew that he would have to go back eventually. That world needed him. But what would it mean for Shadow? Would they remember any of this? Would any of them want to?

But his thoughts were getting away from him. He glanced over at the black hedgehog. And he had to laugh, not mocking or ridiculing, but much more lighthearted.]

... You shoulda seen the look on your face when that killer whale was after us.

[It would be worth it to remember.]