Author's Note: Sorry if this is going a bit too slowly. Rest assured Tails will fully recover soon, and hopefully things can take off from there.

Outside Report

Wow, you know, I only realized how significant what I typed yesterday was immediately after heading straight out of the door. Me, going out in public alone, without Sonic? Just a few months, heck, maybe even a few weeks ago, I'd have considered that crazy. Impossible.

Not that I could turn back anyway, since I'd already exited the house, and Sonic just so happened to be taking a nap. (Or was he? Hmmm.) Besides, the weather was so nice, being cool and windy and all. So I made my decision and just rolled around, you know.

So how was the experience like?

It was…wow. It's like that day when I left the hospital, only more natural, you know? 'cause it's not planned like that one, just done spontaneously, much like how, well, everyone does it.

In short, yeah, it was great. So many nice folks out there, especially at the park. And gosh, I must have blushed the entire day thanks to all of the flattering stuff you guys kept saying to me. (I just found a YouTube video of exactly that, in fact, though I'm not gonna link it 'cause I'm embarrassed enough.) I'm still not quite sure how to handle flattery, really. Still, thanks a lot for the kind treatment! Really appreciate the Get Well Soon messages, cards and signatures too! :D

That said though, I really thought I should bring something up. I've noticed a lot of people like to hug me. I mean, really, a lot. I must have been hugged at least a hundred times while outside, mostly by girls, though there were some boys, even grown-ups, too. And, well, although I'm flattered by how I'm apparently so huggable, I thought I should lay down some sort of, uh, hugging policy.

Basically, you're welcome to hug me - I do allow it, on the condition that it's actually, you know, a hug. Not a squeeze, a hug. Because a lot of people today were a little, um, enthusiastic while wrapping themselves around me. I know it's really tempting, but I gotta ask politely, please loosen up a little next time, okay? I don't want to have to go back to the hospital, heh. I know how it feels, because I've done this to Sonic way too many times when I was younger too, which kinda annoyed him too. =P (Actually, this policy probably applies to him too, doubly so, in fact, 'cause, well, he's a hedgehog.)

But if you're one of those who squeezed me a little too hard today, don't worry, I forgive you. ^^ Just don't do it again, at least, not to me. I heard Alicia talking about a rumor that some toy companies are going to contact Sonic and me soon to produce soft toys and action figures in our images. And, not gonna lie, I'm kinda hoping it happens, as it'll make me feel a little more relieved XD

That aside though, this was a really nice day. I really need to go out more often to make up for all the times in which I didn't, which is a whole lot.

One more thing, I just got an email from the current CEO of GUN, Anthony Stark. (Yeah, I know, I feel like calling him a certain comic book character too. XD) He reminded me that his company's offer to help fix the Tornado is still on, and not only that, he's interested in hearing about any invention ideas I have, and that I could meet with him anytime soon. I've looked at some of their technological capabilities, and am pretty sure that given enough time, research and resources, they could really produce what I have in mind. I'm really looking forward to it, honestly.

Darn, speaking of the Tornado, the poor thing's been sitting there for a month already. Once I get better, I'll make it get better too, that much I'm sure of. So, that's all. See you guys again soon, whether here or outside!