Shadow the Hedgehog

"Good. You may be tqll but you're still Miles in there." --- "It's unorthodox, put it that way."

"Just don't let it go to your head. And you'rr a bit taller than he was." --- Zunnie sighed. "Desperate times deaperate measures."

"Miles, you look older than me. Were you aiming for that?" --- "What's he doing to the pool?"

Zamy waited to see what would happen. --- "I can imagine. He's great with you kids." ---- "I'm sure I won't," called Hope. "What are you two doing for dinner?" she asked Shadow and Rouge. "I'm not sure, maybe Shadow will take me out to dinner. I'll have to think," replied Rouge, smiling at Shadow with a hint of deviousness.

Zamy hugged back. "I'm glad I made that call. It's a decision I'll never regret. And don't think like that. You're going to make it through this just fine. I'm not allowing anything to go wrong." --- "Hi Ziona. I see Miles made that toy come alive." ---- "I was getting to that," smiled Hope as she handed over directions, a menu and what she was ordering. "Here's some money, it should be plenty so go nuts with whatever you want."

Zamy put a hand on Miles' shoulder. "It's ok, you can do this." ---- Zunnie headed to meet Ziona. ---- "Cool. I'll get you the address."

Zamy was right behind him. --- "I'm thinking I'll go for noodles tonight."

Zamy nodded. "Alright then. It's been 10 minutes so good luck." --- "That's reassuring."

"Ok Miles, I'll get you a towel." ---- "Yes, just be careful and don't knock anyone over or hit a bus. The city's packed this time of day," said Hope.

"That and having to wait a week for the effects to wear off." ---- "None. I collect them from the restaurant usually."

"Ok. That's certainly better than the alternative." ---- "Agreed. Would kind of food do you want?"

"How long would the cure take if it works?" ---- "A better choice given I can follow instructions on a packet and that's it," laughed Hope.

"Still, better to get it done quickly." --- "So what should we have?" We could order something. Or I could try cooking it," said Hope.

Zamy kept an eye on her watch. ---- "Looking at the time we should get food first."

"Given the situation it isn't that easy for you. Are you ok Miles?" ---- "Well we have that cake to eat," said Hope.

"Don't be like that Ziona. Turns out I was wrong anyway." ---- "Enjoy your run?" asked Shadow.

"Do you want me to come with you at all? And right now this is more important Ziona. It might be a way to make you normal again." ---- Hope laughed then teleported them back to the lab.

"Not at all. It's why I'm here." --- "I know, and I appreciate it. Shall we head back?"

"I don't want tthat either. Whatever happens I'll make sure you're ok." ---- "Good to hear."

Zamy took the amulet. "Got it. Let's hope it doesn't come to that." ---- Hope laughed. "Oh forgive my foolishness. But seriously, we don't want to annoy them."

"I know." ---- "Thanks. Just don't do anything reckless or it'll backfire spectacularly."

"I said there had to be an element of risk for this to work. Unfortunately." --- "Really? Cool! That reminds me, I thought of a way to make the dream machine a bit more interesting tonight. We want a spy thriller, so maybe at one point I could secretly have our dream join with Shadow and Rouge's so we could swipe something from it without them knowing."

"No reward without risk," muttered Zamy. ---- Hope teleported back to the point and saw Melody. "Nice run? What's in the box?"

Zamy adjusted her watch, wondering if the cure would work.

"Ok. Be careful."