"The Master Emerald sent you, eh? Interesting. I didn't know it was that... sentient." That gem. It never failed to surprise her. She might actually have given up her vow of no-stealy for that sucker. Alas, this sexy chump echidna was on it like white on rice. Too bad.

Rouge slid her arm through his and hugged it with pointed sympathy. Envelope, thou hath been shoved.

"Pauvre fille," she pouted. "You must be heartbroken. Or worried sick. How mature of you to keep an optimistic view on the situation. Now that the school is demolished, what do you plan to do until you can get back?"