Ah. Sonic could understand those concerns more than he was willing to confess, though he had a number of times just to ease that underlying dread. He had been pulled away from his world, his place in time, prior to the end of a crucial battle and still had no idea what had happened to everyone. Sure, he could hold true to his innate optimism, but it didn't mean he was right.

"Please," he chimed into her gloom. "Any version of Eggman couldn't conquer their way outta a paper bag." Sonic took a step closer and relaxed his palm on Blaze's shoulder. "Hey. It's fine." He smiled.