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I don't want to be...

[ isn't she thinking hard for them, like she may not use her brain, but she's trying to be her own person. even if "surge" isn't truly who she is, there's something that conflicts within her. as much as she's done, there's proof of it here, right? the way kitsunami's arms wrap around her for comfort. she can feel a few tears prickle out the corner of her eyes.

she cannot be like him, she has to do more to avoid that issue.

if she keeps helping people then maybe they can get out of this issue, it's always in connection to starline, but she doesn't want to be near him or relate to him anymore. even if she leans against the wall, the girl shifts into kitsunami's hold.

... ]

...Do other people see that too?

[His expression remains unchanged, focused, unconcern about their little reminder of what he can or can't do. They do not intimidate him, nor will they ever. The menu is going to be ignored despite their insistence. He will give them something to chew on instead.]

Why Sonic?

I know, I know. My sons are about his age - and as much as I want to coddle and kiss them all the time, they're a little old for that now.

[ Or at least in public. Maybe she can distract Surge's... Surgeness by babbling about her kids. That always keeps Della in a chipper mood. ]

[ why? that's what everyone says in regards to him, "why", "why", "why". it's exhausting because does he not see either? is he trying to understand or is it a underlying threat, either way, her nose wiggles in disgusting as she looks to the side. ]

Ha! Now you wanna talk about reasons...

[ he can't be serious right now, but the name invokes a glare from her, in her eyes reveals this sort of pained expression as if he has any right to ask her.

besides, it's not like kit instinctively hunts after sonic. when that names comes to mind, it's only surge who needs to pass him and reign surpreme.

but she's on the clock, and her life is none of his business. ]

Why do I need to tell you anything about me when you were putting innocents at stake, huh?!

[ he attacked her, is this something to add to his plan? ]

[ it's around here that kit starts making his way back, two drinks (mead and water) on a platter in his hands as he walks very very carefully through the area to make sure that neither of them spill.

once he reaches the table however, the tray will be held in front of della and then dropped onto the surface with an unceremonious thunk. ]

...

That sooo? I dunno if I can even have kids.

[ not like we need any more surges, but she's not the girl she used to be a long time ago. she crosses her arms as she throws her legs onto the table, proper enough to pull the skirt down to show she has some manners. not a lot though. ]

You should introduce me to yours, I'd love to meet what makes you happy.

[ as that small fox comes back to drop the plate on the table, surge smiles. ]

Kit, she got kids around your age. Isn't that cool? She's gunna introduce us one day.

[ She raises her hands in a palm-open, defensive position - it's okay, buddy! We're getting along! Everything's fine! ]

Whew, that was quick! Thanks a lot, Kitsunami!

[ ... Aaand Surge is making herself comfortable, instead of serving other customers. Of course. Sure. Another breath, and she grabs the water to drink. ]

Anyway... much as I'd love to do a round of intros, that's not gunna happen. Right now, I'm the only one from my world. Everyone else is back home. Kids included. Been that way ever since I first arrived - that's why you two should count your lucky stars. You've got each other.

[ kit, meanwhile, is not letting go of how much they need money here. he wants to ask questions, huh? what does he even know about what sonic did to them? they may not be able to retaliate against him here, but kit levels his gaze on shadow through his bangs. ]

Are you going to tip?

[ he's not exactly ordering. if he wants answers, so he's got to give them something. ]

... Your food will be ready soon.

[ she's got mead and water for now to hold her over.

but kit will observe what surge is doing, making herself comfortable on the other side of the table, and it seems like they're having a conversation of some kind. while kit doesn't particularly care for others his age, he will scoot up and sit on the edge of the seat that surge is taking up, perched with his feet hanging off above the floor. ]

...

They will!

[ even if they don't see it right now, it's only because he and surge just got here. they haven't had a chance to prove that they're different, then people will understand. nobody should be listening to eggman anyway, he's eggman.

but kit? kit is determined. ]

I'll make sure they can see, Surge. Don't worry.

[ they should already see how loyal he is to her, isn't that enough? but it probably isn't. that's exaclty why he'll make more—really show people how good surge is, and how she's a hero in her own right, even more than sonic is. ]

First of all, I'd never let him be alone, so keep that in mind.

[ well, she'd do what she can to stay with him, but if circumstances called for separation... they could handle it, but rather not! with this said, she's scooting a little further to give her companion some room so she can lean on him and her legs crossed on the table. ]

I guess if it came down to it, and somethin' happened to me, I dunno. I don't think anyone could support him like I do.

[ which is to say surge thinks all of you suck. ]

But I'll let Drippy be the judge of that in case you try to snipe me dead since you think we're soooooo lucky and want me out the picture.

[ della did NOT really say that, but you know, surge is just fucking with her. ]

[Is that how they saw it? It matters not right now.]

Because I want to hear it from the source and not from someone else. [The others are far too sympathetic toward the plight of others and tend to put them in a better light. Even when they can be a detriment to others. They're convinced they see something in these two he cannot. So he will at least try to understand, as long as they're willing to meet him halfway.]

You will be compensated for your time. [The fact the fox even brought up tipping...] Why Sonic?

[ why did she get sad, why does it scare her, but it's fine, she'll figure this out. because she shouldn't be breaking down over this minor inconvenience, it's eggman, and what does he know.

as unfortunate as it is, surge thinks over her issue, feeling a little uncool and disappointed in herself for upsetting kit. one hand comes to his back to pat it gently in a way to apologize, she doesn't say it aloud, but he should be familiar with the gesture. ]

We'll make them see... you're not alone in this, okay?

[ she can say that at least, and it's with a clear of her throat that the tenrec takes a deep breath. ] Starting with... that pink hedgehog. I told her I'd meet up.

[ ... ]

Good idea! I-I'll get it open.

[ surge is right, it's dangerous to walk around out in the open if they're in a prison they're not supposed to be in. so instead, kit's eyes begin to glow a vibrant pink, and water emerges from the nozzles of his hydropack, climbing up to the ceiling to push aside one of the tiles. ]

Do you... do you wan to go first, Surge?

[ up? kit can push himself up after she's there, but his hydro-coil tails hover near her just in case. ]

[ hear from the source? the look in surge's eyes is baffled really, like he's said something that's hard for people to even do. she's always been irritated when people decide her feelings, when they suggest they know what she wants. she's tired of having that right taken from them.

it's why she's quiet. ]

How do you know if Sonic is even a topic to us?

[ in their fight, she never mentioned him, so he spoke to someone, he knows something about them. ]

Ladies first!

[ that's why she'll jump up, knowing that his tail will catch her from falling back down and guiding the tenrec right into the ceiling above, once she's there, she's quick to turn around, and holds out her hand for the young fox to take once he's close enough. ]

I dunno why we're here, but gotta be some goodies for us to take. You know, as compensation.

[ putting them in jail was the worst mistake that ring could make. ]

...

[ kit seems to accept his answer at least, though surge is right—he must've already heard something from someone else if he's asking about sonic.

but if he's going to compensate them, he shouldn't get kicked out. while surge asks where he learned about all that, kit scurries around the corner and to the back, emerging with a glass of water to place on shadow's table.

even if he doesn't drink it, at least he'll look like he's waiting for his food now. ]

You brought him up several times in that broadcast trying to locate me, didn't you? [That broadcast was not blocked from him, unfortunately. He did speak to the blue hedgehog afterwards, but he doesn't need to bring them into this. He wants as clear of an answer from them without tainting their minds.

The water is ignored, the menu he sliding beneath his hand for now.] Speak, or someone else will.

You hold your horses.

[ she's going to turn away to bring out her phone from under the skirt of her attire, flicking through real quick because what the hell did she say. checking through to see if she even mentioned him, then damn... even the first conversation.

groans.

surge stands corrected, so let her turn around while putting away the phone. ]

Okay, you got me.

[ kit didnt say anything so he's fine. ] He took everything from us.

How so? [...this might take a while, as he realizes-] Does this establishment have coffee beans?

Noted.

[please stop trying to bring up murdering sonic]

She can be quite stubborn, but that's a lot of us I think. We all have very strong convictions, for good or for ill.

Regardless, it does seem worth discussing with her.

[ espio the only one who will let surge talk about killing sonic without getting offended.

xanax #2 ]

well i dunno about that. i'm not stubborn, im just right.

keep your eyes on her im not sure if she'll try to go back, but it's not meant for her

[ but surge'll go back. ]

...

[ how so? she feels defensive, like she wants to say it's none of his business, but he's asking unlike some people. ]

Drippy, on the counter, they had that list of flavors in the back room.

[ where they tell them what they have to mix to make what, and since it's a special maid day, of course they have those cute, little heart straws in the back for couples. ]

Fetch it for Darkie over here.

Edited 2025-05-11 03:14 (UTC)

That sounds pretty stubborn to me, but arguing is probably pointless.

I will, you have my word.

are you teasing me or somethin'?? at least you know not to argue because you agree i'm right

hey. and don't you go either

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