Tails idly stands behind the cash register, drawing the blueprints for his next invention. His mind wanders as he works, mostly to how long he needs to work here to get the sufficient amount of money for his project. He also questions whether or not he can use his title as a hero to get some free parts, but decided against it, concluding that it was immoral. These thoughts lead to him to ask why he even thinks of them. He assumes it must be due to the boredom. After all, you can only work when there are customers, and the fast-food restaurant he works at now is empty, not counting the employees. A ring catches Tails' ears. He places his materials aside, puts on a smile, and says, "Welcome! May I take your order?"
"Usual Tails," says the fox's best friend, Sonic.
"First one here like always," Tails comments. "Well, you know the drill. Three hundred fifty rings." Sonic takes out the large amount from... somewhere and gives them to Tails. He places the rings in the register, then turns around. "Guys! Sonic just ordered!"
"On it!" Comes a reply. Tails nods and goes to the soda machine.
"So, what are you going to do after you're done eating?" He asks as he grabs a cup.
"Dunno. Maybe go for a run. Take a nap. Weather's good for it," Sonic answers. "Who knows. Maybe Baldy McNosehair will decide to show up again with some plans of his own."
"I hope not," Tails tells him as he hands Sonic his drink. "Lost time equals less pay. Parts don't come cheap, you know?"
"I get it. I wouldn't want Eggman around either."
"Order's ready!" Comes a shout from the back.
"I'll be right back." Tails says to Sonic. The fox disappears into the kitchen, and comes back seconds later with a bag in hand. "Enjoy! Come back soon!"
"Gotta say that every time?" Sonic questions as he takes his food.
"Yes. It's standard protocol." Sonic nods and takes out his Chili Dog. He takes a bite.
"Delicious as ever," He compliments with a smile. "Nice job, Shadow!"
"Shut up!" A monotone yell responds back.
"Still paying rent for Rouge?" Sonic snickers.
"Go away!" The blue hedgehog chuckles harder, and continues to do so when he leaves the restaurant. Tails, meanwhile, gets back to his blueprints and resumes his plans. After some time, with few more customers showing up here and there, Sonic returns.
"Back again? You're usually not here for seconds." Tails says.
"Egghead's at it again." Sonic announces with a sigh. Tails does the same.
"Boss! Evacuate the restaurant!" With those words, Tails runs out the establishment with Sonic.
"It's a good thing the restaurant was evacuated." Sonic comments as he stares at the destroyed fast-food place with Tails and Shadow. "Ya' think Eggman hit this place purposely? This is the only ruined thing in the city."
"Well, it doesn't matter now," Tails answers. "I'm out of a job, and Boss gave me a stern talking-to."
"Good going," Shadow tells Sonic, glaring as he does so. Sonic, with a sheepish smile, scratches his head. Shadow just groans and leaves the duo.
Tails sighs once more. "Where can I find some work now?"