Shadow the Hedgehog

"Not surprising. I doubt Alicia is known for her stand up routine."

"IIt is a bit sarcastic and cheeky, I know. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it."

"I know, I'm just yanking your chain. I know you'd rather bring her along."

"Oh, so I'm not good company? What's wrong with talking to someone just under twice your age?" asked Zamy jokingly.

"If she doesn't want to come we can just go ourselves and take her another day."

"No, that'd be unfair on her."

"Good. But I do hope she says yes, I could do with a big meal."

"I never thought you were. But I could deal with it if you were. I do have handcuffs to restrain you after all," she joked.

"I'm sure she will Miles."

"You're not the only one. Do you want to go to that restaurant with Anna later tonight? I imagine the 'kids' will sleep early." ---- "Exactly."

"Unfortunately craziness isn't good cause for leave unless I'm the one going crazy." ----- "I've understood ti, I just don't like it. Playing pranks on people isn't my thing, and it's dangerous on a military base."

"Thanks. Though I won't be taking one anytime soon." ------ "I wouldn't consider conjuring a generic skeleton necromancy, especially if I'm the one making the skeleton rather than actually resurrecting one."

"True, though he might appreciate something other than money. Plus that chest is gonna be my holiday fund," joked Zamy. ---- "Hmm, yeah. Maybe a skeleton for when Halloween comes up."

"I imagine he's doing fine. He's a professional, and has a second version of himself there as well. No doubt I'll have to repay him for this." ------ "Oh no, I've met what was essentially a clone of myself and that was enough."

"I know. I think it's just her that does now, though." ----- "Nah, too difficult, plus I don't want the backlash," joked Hope.

Yes, we came from the pocket dimension.

"I'll see about getting you one then. And perhaps time is what she needs, as you say." ---- Hope laughed. "There goes my career as a personal trainer."

*muttering again* What are dong that could take this long? I thought we were just dropping that kid off then going back to our own times. At least if I were a ruler I could make my own schedule.

"Oh.... yeah that would essentially be what older you did to her. I was gonna say I could buy you a puncihng back or something to let your frustrations out, but now I'm not sure that'd work. And I don't know why she's incapable of seeing you for you rather than that future version. I mean he practically destroyed my memories, yet i don't want to beat you up or anything like that." ----- "Yeah, mix up your torment," joked Hope.

"You want to what? Yell, hit her? You might as well tell me, I might be able to help. And I think their grudges are a different kind to Harmony's." ----- "Or maybe isometrics, just to be harsh."

Zamy came over and put a hand on Miles' shoulder. "Unfortunatley I don't think you can. She hates her father, and takes that out on you. Trying to get her to realise your entire timeline, and therefore your personality, has shifted, was like getting blood out of a stone." ----- "Yeah, perhaps you need some gruelling route march to straighten you up," joked Hope.

"Hello Miles, how's it going," called Zamy. --- "Great, now YOU'VE jinxed it," joked Hope.

*thinks to self* Now I just need to figure out where it went wrong.

"In comparison to testing stuff out, no."

"Yeah. Luckily today isn't very hectic here."