"Heh heh," the Werehog chuckled through a sharp grin. "That's what you say about everything." Sonic's arms mimicked Shadow's while his mind reeled over the possibilities of what could happen should something go wrong. Shadow was bred and born to be as independent as they come, but he couldn't stop thinking about Blaze. It wasn't his fault and he understood that, but guilt resided nevertheless.

"Someone's already gotten hurt, so..." He lifted a hand up to slap Shadow on the shoulder and god damn was it heavier than the blue hedgehog realized. "Be careful!"