[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?