"Better than the first time by a long shot.~"

He only grew more smug to admit as much too.

"Even you can't seem to keep your hands off me now.~"

"Must be some kinda Christmas Miracle for a scourge like you to be this cuddly with me.~"

"Ohhh.~ Those are some big words you've learned recently, Stripes.~"

"I'd almost be impressed if I didn't think you were saying them to imply I'm stupid.~"

"But I guess I shouldn't expect much from someone who is constantly an air head.~"

A laugh, making his chest rumble and shake the other a bit

Oh dear. Evening already- that only meant...

Shadow gets leaned on by the altered hedgehog. An arm folding on top of Shadow's quills to hold up his own head in amusement.

"You're looking a little too bored there, Shads.~"

"Good thing I'm here to distract you from all that.~"

Moonlight shined down upon the ruined city streets, revealing a strange figure which was previously cloaked in darkness.

Despite the illumination however, he still couldn't quite capture who or what it was — so he approached them, eyes steady and mind focused. @eraofebony.bsky.social