you live an endless life forever

[no1canbreakyou]

[ For Shadow, as far as he'd met, there were two Sonics that he trusted more implicitly than the rest. Implicit trust did not come easily for the black hedgehog, and trusting enough to tell another some of his past, though mild, was more trust than he'd give anyone casually. One Sonic he met while in Johto, who he was able to share some of his

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[wecanhavesouls]

| Warp Rings, yet not quite. That was the purpose of the objects to found in the 'lobby' area. Gamma found himself perplexed, unable to process any real purpose, benevolent or malevolent, behind it all.

And he could still find no answers in these locations through the rings at first glance. Logic dictated that in lieu of individuals with knowledge of the situation that could be contacted, and without Robotnik's centralized database he could access for data, more traditional hubs of information were the most likely source of explanation.

So that was what brought the robot to the library. The . . . occupied library. Occupied by a familiar face. Without the slightest bit of resevation, Gamma walked right up him, standing over the Mobian. |

Shadow the Hedgehog.

[no1canbreakyou]

[Shadow turned his attention to the large robot, staring up at him without any look of being intimidated.]

What do you want?

[This robot... It seemed to be part of the Doctor's E-100 series. Shadow hadn't had much contact with them, as he really didn't have to, but it wasn't unheard of for one of these robots to actually know who he was.]

[wecanhavesouls]

. . .

Do you . . . not recognize me?

[no1canbreakyou]

You are one of the Doctor's E-100 series. [Eyes him.]

[anuvatajava]

[As was normal for this particular blue hedgehog, Sonic had spent some of his day outside. He chose to go running along Emerald Coast (while avoiding the water!) and while he might have ended up somewhere he might have considered more fun after finishing that, after his conversation with Shadow and spending time with him... Sonic thought he might as well give this a try. It was only fair as well, and it might have been good for him in a way, if just to understand the black hedgehog more.

Thus Sonic found himself in the library, and coincidentally and not to his surprise, also found Shadow there. His darker counterpart looked pensive, and of course it had made the blue hedgehog that much more curious as to why.]

... Hey. You okay? What's up?

[no1canbreakyou]

[ At the familiar sound of Sonic's voice, Shadow focused his gaze on the blue hedgehog without turning his head. He was surprised to see the blue blur here of all places, having not expected him to actually try something Shadow enjoyed. Still, he manages to hide his surprise as he usually did. ]

I'm fine. [ A pause. ] Still digesting that ... "cotton candy". [ ... Shadow attempting humor? Fairly dry, but it's there... ]

[anuvatajava]

[The library was new to him. That much was certain. He had glanced at the inside of it on occasion when the doors would be open and when he heard that one could check out more than just any of the old tomes or textbooks on the shelves, but media such as DVDs or video games as well. But something had always distracted him away from the place of learning and scholarship. Yet this time, it drew him in instead.

Sonic had to remember he was in the library and to keep quiet, but he had to snicker at the response. He appreciated that attempt, not expecting it, and rewarded the black hedgehog with a knowing grin.]

I'm surprised you even tried the stuff. Toldja they'd have it. You do know we're gonna hafta go there again some time.

[But not yet, not in a long while. It was Shadow's turn now, after all. His green eyes glanced over at the stack of books on the table as the blue hedgehog took a seat nearby, then looked back to Shadow.]So what're you readin'? Care to enlighten me or tell me somethin' I don't know? I might learn

[no1canbreakyou]

[ Shadow makes a bit of a smirk in return for Sonic's grin, closing the book he was reading and gestures to the others. ]

I want to learn more about the Earth and its people; I only knew one side of them... There must be more people in the world like the Professor and Maria. [Places the palm of his hand on one book ("Discourse on the Method" by René Descartes).] I'm sure I'll be spending a lot of time here... Philosophy isn't one of my strengths, but I've decided to scratch the surface of it.

[He eyes Sonic.] You seem to make your own philosophies; I respect that.

[no1canbreakyou]

[ Hearing the echoed voice, Shadow sighed, putting the book down. He refused to respond back in the same manner, since this was a library and he appreciated the quiet for now. ]

...

[no1canbreakyou]

[ Shadow stood up from his seat and began to walk towards the voice. When he comes into view, he looks not only irritated, but severe. ]

This is a library; keep your voice down.