— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒.

. ❝𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥. . .𝐌𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 '𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥.❞

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

❝𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞. . .𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭.❞

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

+ normally would.

He leaning into the embrace, the tension in his body leaving as he continued to hug her.

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

Shadow cheeks were tinged with red, crimson energy sparking between his quills begore be returned the hug.

"I'm glad you like it. I figured it would be a nice gift for my absence. . ."

His tail was wagging, and this time, he was making no move to try and stop it like he +

[𑣲 ۫ ׅ 𝓗ᴀᴍᴍᴇʀ 𝓗ᴇᴀʀᴛ.ᐟ @roseyquills]

Amy looked at it, and then it clicked. Her smile began to widen a little more, after taking a moment to process.

❛ You really made it? That's even better! ❜

Acting quick, Amy moves over towards Shadow to bring him into a hug and +

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

+ rose quartz, there was a deep red ruby there. . .he made matching necklaces for the both of them.

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

". . .Didn't get it. . .Made it."

He said, crimson hues staring at her as he looked down at the box, gently removing one hand and grabbing something around his neck, hidden by his fur.

There, around his neck, was a necklace of similar fashion, a golden chain, but instead of +

[𑣲 ۫ ׅ 𝓗ᴀᴍᴍᴇʀ 𝓗ᴇᴀʀᴛ.ᐟ @roseyquills]

❛ It's alright! I'm just happy you're back safely. ❜

However, there was a pause and she watched him take out what he had. Amy blinked, a bit taken back but then her own expression softened, a blush tinting her muzzle.

❛ You really got me that while you were gone? It's +

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

+ bring back something for you. . ." He said, reaching into his quills and retrieving a small box.

Opening the box, there was golden necklace with a pink rose sculpted from rose quartz.

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

His ear twitched at hearing her voice, tail wagging ever so slightly, a betrayal of his calm demeanor.

"Yes. . .I am. . .Sorry that I have been gone for so long."

He said, a look of shame and regret flashing across his features as he averted his gaze for a moment.

"I did +

[𑣲 ۫ ׅ 𝓗ᴀᴍᴍᴇʀ 𝓗ᴇᴀʀᴛ.ᐟ @roseyquills]

Her focus shifted, ears twitching a little when Amy heard a voice and she turns towards the hedgehog.

❛ Oh—! Shadow, you're back? I didn't realize. ❜

However, her eyes did seem to light up and there was already a smile.

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

The Ebony Hedgehog was blitzing around, looking for @roseyquills. . .he's missed her.

Eventually, he came to a stop just behind the familiar pink hedgehog, the cold look in his eyes softened to something warmer.

". . .Rose." He said gently, voice barely above a whisper.

[𑣲 ۫ ׅ 𝓗ᴀᴍᴍᴇʀ 𝓗ᴇᴀʀᴛ.ᐟ @roseyquills]

ᅠ

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

@roseyquills https://t.co/esXdCraqRv

Sure, I can send something! Anything specific in mind?

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

https://t.co/esXdCr9T1X

. . . . . . . .*coughing up dust and shaking off cobwebs*

how long has it been since i've been on this account—?

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

@roseyquills https://t.co/esXdCraqRv

Mmmmm, me thinks that's a good idea 👀👀

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

@roseyquills https://t.co/esXdCr9T1X

Heeeeeeeeeeeeey

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

+ signed after thoughtful consideration, nodding his head.

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

He 'listened', watching her sign every word as he nodded his head before signing back.

``Yeah, that makes sense.``

He signed, those glowing crimson eyes dimming ever so slightly, but not enough to really make a difference.

The red highlights that dotted his fur and +

[𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑽𝑬𝑵𝑳𝒀 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑴𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 —— ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ @LOQUICOR]

It didn't take much for the princess to realize that the mere * mention of his sister was enough to cause some sort of negative emotional reaction, her hearing observations quickly being blanketed over by the realization she had been asked a question. A blink comes, snapping —

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

+ quills pulsed with the same glow, akin to that of a heartbeat.

Which, it was, that pulsating reg glow from his red highlights copied his own heartbeat, slow and rhythmic, akin to a star in the sky.

``I don't mind keeping you company and helping you navigate the area.`` He +

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

+

He needed a distraction, despite the fact that charting the stars would remind him of Maria, it was something to focus on.

Something to keep him from the suffering he constantly endured. . .

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

Now /that/ caught his attention, his ears perking up slightly to reflect his attention being fully on her.

``You chart the stars?``

He said, the mention of the stars brought back memories that despite the warmth they brought, he still tried to keep buried.

Remembering those +

[𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑽𝑬𝑵𝑳𝒀 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑴𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 —— ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ @LOQUICOR]

Shadow. A unique name for certain, but definitely one she'll remember.

His comment in regards to his " high pain tolerance " is met with what would be a small chuckle if her voice was still in tact, the female mistaking his words for a jest rather than a fact. —

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

+ still smell the ash in the air, his ears occasionally ringing from the explosion that took Maria from him.

The Chaos Energy became far more erratic, but only for a brief moment before he regained control of his emotions.

``. . .Do you need help in charting the stars?``

+

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

+ doing their job and containing the Chaos Energy that he constantly produced.

``What are you doing out here? Besides running into others.``

A light-hearted joke, a rare thing from the Ultimate Lifeform.

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

Shadow watched her sign, despite himself not having signed in years. It was like second nature to him. Signing even brought him some semblance of peace, as it reminded him of simpler and happier times with Maria.

``I am Shadow. Nice to meet you, Periwinkle.``

He signed back +

[𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑽𝑬𝑵𝑳𝒀 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑴𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 —— ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ @LOQUICOR]

While it was good to know she had not brought any harm to the other, she still couldn't help but feel guilty. After all, how could a princess like herself be so reckless?

Still, she can't help but smile at the same time. Her running into him did give off a pretty loud " thud " —

[— 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏: 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙒. @CHAOS_CONTR0L]

+ the ARK, Shadow had a high tolerance for pain.

The crimson Chaos Energy continued to idly spark and crackled between his quills, even his crimson hues pulsed with Chaos Energy.

The golden bands on his wrist and legs had a faint glow, a sign of the Inhibitor Rings +