Shadow the Hedgehog

"A rather depressing future for Moebius, and it's unlikely to change."

"Most likely just so he could pull the strings and be a despot most likely."

"Understatement of the century. But it's not like there were or indeed are any suitable rulers."

"I don't blame you. With everything you had going on, it's not exactly imperative information."

"I would take their word with a grain of salt. The only person I know of she didn't manipulate and lie to was here just a few minutes ago, and Scourge is, well, Scourge."

"Stagnation isn't much of an excuse, but it's just semantics anyway."

"To be fair you wouldn't be alone in that regard. Most Moebians aren't exactly upstanding citizens."

"Yeah that's pretty much a death sentence in her view."

"I can definitely agree on the second part."

"I couldn't speak for them, though I have a feeling the Prime version of myself wouldn't harm you. The Moebian would crush you in an instant, as I'm sure you guessed."

"It's fine. I try not to be vindictive. I've had to deal with that type before."

"A properly working suppression collar should suffice."

"It's easier than jail though. In a manner."

"Well from the looks of things it might be for you too. You aren't likely to go to jail."

"Hopefully it'll be an easier week from now on."

"I think everyone in this motley group would agree with you."

"I can't blame you."

"Just a little." --- On Moebius, Crowley appeared in front of an imposing castle. It seemed Alicia had moved in early. Navigating his way through a maze of corridors, he found his present self leaning against a door. "Another imposter this week? It's worse than I thought," he said, not moving an inch. "Not quite. Put bluntly I'm a future version of yourself Shadow. And I'm here to enlist your help on an.... errand." The present Crowley thought for a moment. It wouldn't have been the strangest thing to happen. "What is the job, and what is the payment?" "The job is to kill a wizard, the payment is up to you." "Very well. I shall hold you to that," replied the present one before they left for the region Zamy and Miles showed them. ---- Shadow finished reading the journal and brought out a map. The previous occupants were researching something just north of the cabin, further up the mountain. Reluctantly, he left the warmth of the inside and raced towards the research site.

"I think he was just waiting to see if there was anything else important."

"I'll head there now. Thank you for the information," said Crowley. "No problem. Good luck with it," replied Zamy as Crowley teleported out of the room.

"Good idea. And I'm only invited."

"Maybe I'll just save it for special occassions then."

"Heh, either that or a balloon."

"I don't know. It could do," laughed Zamy.

"No I haven't. I suppose that makes me the odd one out in this ensemble. Well, one of the odd ones."