chrysanthemum

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MayaGay
@MayaGay
YOU – Wow, I never went on a date with anybody famous before...

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOGTch. If you knew who I am, who I really am, you wouldn’t want to be in that chair across from me.

YOU – Well that’s why I asked you here, to learn more about you. Do you have any hobbies?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Hobbies are for those who live a life not marked for death. That is not me. I am always working towards my mission, and that mission is the Chaos Emeralds.

YOU - Oh, so you like jewelry?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Heh, I am not some damn teenager obsessed with trinkets.

YOU – But you just said you like emeralds.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOGThe Chaos Emeralds.

YOU – Yeah, are those like for earrings or something?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG You don’t know what the Chaos Emeralds are?

YOU – No, not really.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Seriously? How is that even possible? The Chaos Emeralds are the most powerful objects in the known universe. With their power I can achieve Chaos Control.

YOU – Oh okay.

WAITER – Would you like anything to drink?

YOU – I’ll have a sparkling water.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG My thirst can only be quenched by revenge. But I will have a Mountain Dew Code Red.

WAITER – Very good sir.

YOU – So, you seem to be really into chaos then.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG It is my destiny.

YOU – I don’t know if I really believe in destiny. I think we are put on this Earth for reasons beyond our understanding, and then it’s our job to just muddy through and make meaning of it.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Tch, this is why I don’t do things like this. I was LITERALLY created to be the ultimate life form. Before I even set foot on this planet my destiny was carved into stone.

YOU – You’re not from Earth?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG No, I was born in space. I came to Earth after you humans forced me here, after the death of Professor Robotnik, and Maria...

YOU – Oh god, I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to get so heavy so quickly.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG I did not expect you to understand.

WAITER – Here is your water, and your Code Red. What will we be having for our main course?

YOU – Ooh, the pappardelle looks fantastic! But I’ve heard the ossobuco is to die for here. What do you think?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG I am fine with the Mountain Dew.

YOU – You’re not going to eat anything?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG I agreed to this silly ritual, but I do not see the need to prolong it.

YOU – Fine. Well I will have the ossobuco then. And please bring two sets of silverware.

WAITER – Of course.

YOU – I get the feeling you’re not in relationships very often.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Those connections only hold me back.

YOU – It seems like you’re trying to protect yourself.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Heh, I do not need protection.

YOU – But look at how worried you are about opening up even a little to me. I’m trying to understand you more and you’re actively sabotaging that with your attitude.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Fool. It is you that I am protecting. I may seem to you like some of the other creatures you see here, but I am not. I am the ultimate lifeform. And that comes with risks to anybody who is close to me.

YOU – You said you had people close to you pass.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG I don’t want to talk about it.

YOU – We already are.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG And what good is that doing, mulling over it, huh? I cannot bring them back with words, I can only honor them through my actions.

YOU – It was the same for me when my grandparents passed. At first I hated talking about them cause it did nothing but fill me with so much sorrow, and nothing came from it but more pain. But the more that I did I found myself actually becoming closer to them, because then they seemed to be involved in my life and decisions again.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG I am sorry for your loss.

YOU – I am for yours too. How is the Mountain Dew?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG It is a damn good vintage.

WAITER – And here is your food. Watch the plate, it is hot to the touch.

YOU – Mmm! Oh my god, Shadow, you have got to try this.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Well, I guess a little couldn’t hurt…RRRRGH!!! This can’t be!

YOU – Careful! Your hand’s on the plate!

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG I guess I'm not at full power here.

YOU – So? What do you think?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Hmph. Perfect.

YOU – I’m glad. Please, take as much as you want. It’s for the both of us.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG I thank you for your kindness. I am not used to such a show of generosity.

YOU – I get the feeling you have been hurt by others.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Yes, sometimes. But often I am the one who is doing the hurting. For years it was a show of pride, proof not only of the abilities I have but also allowing me to take back what was taken from me by force here. I almost destroyed the world you know.

YOU – You mean you came here from space to blow up the Earth?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Well I thought that’s what they wanted from me, once. But I made a promise to Maria, a promise to protect this planet.

YOU – So you were LITERALLY put on this Earth, for a reason that you did not understand, then spent time figuring it out and eventually made meaning of your life here?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG ...

YOU – Seems like I understood that after all.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Perhaps you are a worthy adversary.

WAITER – The check. Thank you for dining with us this evening.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG I got it.

YOU – No, please. I ordered more than you, you didn’t even get a dinner.

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG The ossobuco was for two, no? You know, I had a really nice time.

YOU – Me too. Would you like see each other again?

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG Sorry, I kinda got this thing with a big titty bat lady and I don’t want to mess that up.


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