Aw. That little whiff he sought made him seem like a precious little doggie himself. It warmed his heart, really, even further now that peace was starting to overcome his being for sleep. Shadow wanted to berate himself for giving a fond smile at the sight, but he couldn't. Besides, it wasn't as if Sonic could see it.

Maybe if he just tried something here before he dozed...

Ah, what the hell.

One affectionate swipe of the tongue against his cheek later, he curled fully into a ball, positive that his face had heated beyond comprehension. It- It was tempting, alright?